This Last Of Us Part 2 DLC Pitch Has Me Fully Convinced It's The Best Next Move For Naughty Dog

With the second season of The Last Of Us ending very recently, the community has been abuzz with things that should have been done differently, both in the TV adaptation and the original games. Many of those discussions revisited the same themes that were explored five years ago, given the choices made in the still-divisive sequel. But one pitch from Reddit user Zealousideal-Row8118 caught our eye.

As most of you know, The Last Of Us Part 2 still hasn't gotten a Left Behind-like DLC. While you could argue the game stands on its own, there are tons of fans out there who want to see more of this world, and a DLC could deliver on that front. Don't worry, though; this concept won't continue the ending. Instead, it would put us in the shoes of another character entirely.

Last Of Us Part 2 Never Got DLC Like Left Behind

At This Point, The Sky Is The Limit

In 2014, Naughty Dog released The Last Of Us: Left Behind DLC, which provided two Lion King 1 1/2-esque diversions: one with Ellie and her friend Riley (which was touched on in the show), and another side story with Ellie and Joel. It was generally well-received (especially the Riley portion), as it allowed us to delve further into the mindset of Ellie, especially since the first game was so Joel-centric.

The Last Of Us Part 2 never got an add-on like that. Instead, the core of the narrative focuses on Ellie and her newfound rival Abby, which works within the confines of the sequel. But there is still so much story to tell, and a separate standalone DLC could allow Naughty Dog to tap back into that world without revising Part 2.

Fan Pitch For Jesse-Focused DLC Is A Great Move

It Wouldn't Diminish The Ending

This is where the fan pitch comes in. A Jesse-focused DLC would be a smart direction, as it doesn't diminish the relationship between any existing characters. Instead, it would allow us to see how Jesse found Ellie and Dina in Seattle, toward the beginning of the game. A lot of the legwork is already done for the Seattle location, but we could also get more insight into Jesse's journey and mindset from start to finish.

We could get a chance to see more of the township of Jackson (where Ellie and Joel reside at the start of Part 2), and Jesse's relationship with its inhabitants. This is something that was expanded upon in the TV show, but Naughty Dog has a chance to do it better in their own medium.

Naughty Dog Should Release TLOU Part 2 DLC In Some Form

There Are Myriad Side Stories To Cover

At this point, Naughty Dog is such a big studio that releasing anything, anywhere, would garner a ton of press and buzz. If they announced that they were shadow-dropping a new Last of Us Part 2 DLC at any given award show, I wouldn't be too surprised. We know they're working on multiple projects, and a DLC would be a more manageable thing to work on in tandem with Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

Either way, The Last Of Us Part 2 will continue to live on in many forms. Whether it's forum discussions or the upcoming Season 3 of the TV show, this series won't die out. There are still many arguments to be had over story choices and DLC ideas to discuss.