Yes, one of the greatest games of the previous console generation is getting a sequel. Fans hoped that Naughty Dog might find a way to return to the world of The Last of Us, but the nature of the original game’s ending left some to speculate that the developers had said all there was to say about the adventure of Ellie and Joel.
It’s not entirely clear exactly what the story will be this time around, but the ominous and fearful tone of Ellie’s looming threats suggest that this will be a story of revenge. The recipient of said revenge seems to be fairly obvious based on context clues in the trailer, but in the interest of not completely outlining the ending of the original game, we will not speculate on their identity here.
Speculation is all we have as it concerns the release date for The Last of Us Part 2, however. It appears that the game is still very much in development, which means you shouldn’t hope to see it before late next year at the earliest. Neil Druckman, the title’s creative director, took to the PlayStation Blog to clarify that the eventual release of the game could be “a ways off,” and to assure fans that Naughty Dog is only making a sequel to this game because they feel they have a new story that is worth telling.
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Well, we’re sold. Here’s everything we know about The Last of Us Part 2:
The Last of Us Part 2 Release Date
The Last of Us 2 will arrive on Feb. 21, 2020. It’s coming exclusively for the PlayStation 4.
The Last of Us Part 2 Trailer
A new story trailer for the game arrived in a State of Play broadcast in September. Watch it below:
At the Sony E3 2018 conference, we were treated to a brilliant and highly cinematic – also possibly very scripted – gameplay sequence from The Last of Us Part 2. Check it out now.
Here’s another trailer:
Next, feast your eyes on the reveal trailer for The Last of Us Part II:
The Last of Us Part 2 Story
At PSX 2016, Naughty Dog director and writer Neil Druckmann shared the first bits of Last of Us Part 2 story details, including what the focus will be in the sequel. Druckmann revealed that Ellie is the star of this installment and that the game takes place several years after the original. Ellie is 19-years-old in The Last of Us Part 2.
Druckmann talked a bit about the tone and direction of the sequel’s story, saying that while the original was a story about love, “[Part 2] is about hate.” He also confirmed that this game will exclusively continue the story of Ellie and Joel instead of jumping to other characters.
It looks like The Last of Us Part 2 will have a couple of connections with Westworld. It’s been revealed that Halley Gross, a writer on the show, will be co-writing the game’s story with Neil Druckmann, who wrote the first game.
Additionally, Westworld actress Shannon Woodward will have a role in the game. No details on her character were revealed. Her casting was revealed in a tweet:
It’s also been revealed that Bruce Straley, who directed the first game, will not return for the sequel. Instead, Druckmann will be directing the game.
The Last of Us Part 2 Music
Writer/director Neil Druckmann confirmed that Gustavo Santaolalla, the composer of The Last of Us‘ wonderful score, will also create the music for the sequel.
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