Last of Us Part II “State of Play” Released by Naughty Dog and Sony

Written by Brandon Hofer on May 28, 2020

News: It won’t be long now before we can rejoin Ellie on your journey through a destroyed world.

The Last of Us Part II is going to be released in just a few weeks. To whet your appetite a bit for what is to come, Sony held a “State of Play” that solely focused on Naughty Dog’s latest title. During the “State of Play” Naughty Dog’s Vice President and The Last of Us Part II Director Neil Druckman gave us a special preview, walking us through some of the details of the game that we will experience, including the story.

If you haven’t been following the development of The Last of Us Part II the premise is below:

”Living amongst a thriving community of survivors has allowed them peace and stability, despite the constant threat of the infected and other, more desperate survivors. When a violent event disrupts that peace, Ellie embarks on a relentless journey to carry out justice and find closure. As she hunts those responsible one by one, she is confronted with the devastating physical and emotional repercussions of her actions.”

Some of the key features that you can expect once you have the game in your hands include the following:

Complex and Emotional Story - Experience the escalating moral conflicts created by Ellie’s relentless pursuit of vengeance. The cycle of violence left in her wake will challenge notions of right versus wrong, good versus evil, and hero versus villain.

A Beautiful Yet Destroyed World - Set out on Ellie’s journey, taking her from the peaceful mountains and forests of Jackson to the lush, overgrown ruins of greater Seattle. Encounter new survivor groups, unfamiliar and treacherous environments, and terrifying evolutions of the infected. Brought to life by the latest iteration of the Naughty Dog engine, the deadly characters and world are more realistic and meticulously detailed than ever before.

Tense and Desperate Action-Survival Gameplay - New and evolved gameplay systems deliver upon the life-or-death stakes of Ellie’s journey through the hostile world. Feel her desperate struggle for survival through improved features such as high-intensity melee combat, fluid movement, and dynamic stealth. A broad variety of weapons, crafting items, skills, and updates allows you to personalize Ellie’s capabilities to your play style.

The Last of Us Part II is slated to be released on June 19th on PlayStation 4. Check out the “State of Play” below.