The Last of Us episode 7 features a reference to both the game’s Left Behind DLC and Naughty Dog’s Uncharted series.
As Ellie (Bella Ramsey) heads through the mall with Riley (Storm Reid), they chance upon a food court called ‘Macho Nacho.’
Not only is that a faithful recreation of the fast food joint from the PlayStation DLC’s 2014 release, it was also paid forward and referenced by Elena in Uncharted 4. In-universe, it was the first job for the video journalist – one that she hated.
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The Macho Nacho reference i was like my dear Elena 😭😭 #THeLastofUs pic.twitter.com/waDWUSWDTaFebruary 27, 2023
Was replaying Left Behind and noticed this from r/thelastofus
The Last of Us has also been filled with hidden details – and mistakes – in recent weeks. An early sign of the Cordyceps infection was tucked away in the show’s premiere when a classmate of Sarah (Nico Parker) is seen jolting around in the background, a foreboding sign of things to come.
One new wrinkle for Joel, his panic attacks, has been spotted in The Last of Us Part 1 remake on PS5, while two Part 2 cameos – Dina and Shimmer – also showed up in the sixth episode.
On the mistakes front, a rogue hand was spotted in one scene involving Ellie. In another, an entire camera crew were left in the shot as the camera panned over a bridge.
Developer Naughty Dog, meanwhile, is reportedly "done" with the Uncharted series. "We’re able to put our final brushstroke on that story and say that we’re done. We’re moving on," co-president Neil Druckmann told Buzzfeed.
For more from 'Left Behind' check out our guide to The Last of Us episode 7 changes compares to the games.
