The terrifying house is inspired by the post-apocalyptic PlayStation video game, starting Thursday, September 7, at Universal Studios Hollywood.
By Andreina Longoria.
Universal City, Ca.- Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights challenges guests to survive “The Last of Us,” as the award-winning post-pandemic video game from Naughty Dog and PlayStation comes to life, for the first time, as an all-new haunted house in Universal Orlando Resort, beginning Friday, September 1 and at Universal Studios Hollywood beginning Thursday, September 7.
Set in a devastated civilization, where the infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Naughty Dog and PlayStation’s “The Last of Us” video game, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, has wowed audiences since its release. And now, guests can immerse themselves in a real-life experience that places them directly into the terrifying world of the game.
The haunted houses of “The Last of Us” on both coasts will propel guests into a world of carnage and mayhem as they follow in the footsteps of the game’s protagonists, Joel and Ellie, who endure a brutal journey in a world overrun by a fungal virus that turns humans into various forms of a new threat known as the infected. As guests encounter these: runners, stalkers, and clickers, along with the hunters, a band of hostile humans, they must navigate Pittsburgh’s quarantine zone, which includes iconic locations from the video game, such as the eerie and desolate The Grand Hotel and a maze of dark and dank tunnels, in a desperate attempt to escape and survive.
“As a huge fan of, and frequent attendee of, Halloween Horror Nights, we are honored to have ‘The Last of Us’ included in this year’s lineup. It has been an incredible thrill for us at Naughty Dog to collaborate with Universal, bringing the world of the game to life, focusing on even the smallest details that our fans know so well,” said Naughty Dog Co-President Neil Druckmann. “Having celebrated the 10th anniversary of ‘The Last of Us.'”
“We are excited to bring ‘The Last of Us’ to life in a terrifying haunted house that is true to the spirit of this popular video game featuring our heroes Joel and Ellie, Clickers, and more,” said Lora Sauls, Assistant Director, Creative Development and Show Management at Universal Orlando Resort.
Tickets are on sale now for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. The screaming kicks off on Thursday, September 7, plus it offers a variety of Halloween Horror Nights ticket options, including general admission, Universal Express after 2 p.m. Day/Night, the new early access ticket, which provides access to select haunted houses prior to the event’s scheduled opening (beginning at 5:30 p.m., subject to change), the R.I.P. Popular tour and passes, Frequent Fear and Ultimate Fear, which allow guests to experience the scares again and again.
For the Universal Orlando event, guests can now purchase various tickets and vacation packages for Halloween Horror Nights 2023, which begins Friday, September 1, and includes promotions and vacation packages.
Both events will take place on select nights through Tuesday, October 31. Additional details will be revealed soon, including new haunted houses. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.
