The world of The Last of Us is designed to draw players into post-apocalyptic environments that have been ravaged by a deadly and incurable disease. As such, the art design and style of the game is depressingly impressive.

To coincide with the release of the remastered edition of The Last of Us for the PlayStation 4, artists from Naughty Dog have created a series of artworks envisioning a post apocalyptic future for real world locations.

These hauntingly exquisite digital paintings were created by John Walters and Peter Baustaedter. They showcase popular international locations, such as the Sydney Opera House, Paris’ Eiffel Tower and Rome’s Pantheon, among others, each of which have been re-designed in the brutally beautiful art style of the game.

The results are breathtaking and offer a stark reminder that nothing lasts forever.

Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Albert Docks Liverpool Apocalypse
Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Amsterdam Waterway Apocalypse Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Berlin Cathedral Apocalypse
Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Brighton Pier Apocalypse
Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Buckingham Palace Apocalypse
Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Cambridge Apocalypse
Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Castel Saint'Angelo Apocalypse
Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Castle Apocalypse
Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Clifton Supension Bridge ApocalypseVamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Clyde Arch Glasgow Apocalypse
Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Factory Apocalypse
Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Frederiksberg ApocalypseVamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Gateshead Angel of the North Apocalypse
Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Golden Gate Bridge Apocalypse
Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Hauptbahnhof Apocalypse
Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Isreal Apocalypse
Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Kremlin Apocalypse
Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - London Downtown ApocalypseVamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Notre Dame Apocalypse
Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Paris Apocalypse
Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Roman Pantheon Apocalypse
Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Santa Justa Lift Apocalypse
Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Sewden Apocalypse
Vamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Snow Slide ApocalypseVamers - Artistry - The World of The Last of Us- Envisioning a Post Apocalyptic Future - Sydney Opera House Apocalypse

If you enjoyed this post and the featured artwork, then please make sure to visit the respective websites of the artists (John Walters and Peter Baustaedter) and share their work for all to see.

[Sources: Peter BaustaedterPlayStation Lifestyle, John Walters]

Owner, founder and editor-in-chief at Vamers, Hans has a vested interest in geek culture and the interactive entertainment industry. With a Masters degree in Communications and Ludology, he is well read and versed in matters relating to video games and communication media, among many other topics of interest.