It was only recently that we got a confirmed release date for Naughty Dog’s PlayStation 4 swansong, The Last of Us II. The game was pegged for a February 2020 release, but now that’ll no longer be happening. It’s a curious delay given that Sony recently held previews for the game, showing it off to select press at an event. After a few rumours suggesting the game’s delay, Sony and Naughty Dog have confirmed that The Last of Us II will now come towards the middle of the year.
“Let me cut to the chase and get the news out of the way,” says Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckman on the PlayStation Blog. “The Last of Us Part II has a new release date of May 29, 2020.”
“…during the last few weeks, as we were closing out sections of the game, that we realized we simply didn’t have enough time to bring the entire game up to a level of polish we would call Naughty Dog quality. At this point we were faced with two options: compromise parts of the game or get more time. We went with the latter, and this new release date allows us to finish everything to our level of satisfaction while also reducing stress on the team.
While we’re relieved that we won’t have to compromise our vision, we’re disappointed that we weren’t able to avoid this exact situation. We wish we could’ve foreseen the amount of polish we needed, but the size and scope of this game got the better of us. We hate disappointing our fans and for that we’re sorry.”
While some fans are disappointed, most seem to be of the mindset that delays can be a good thing, especially when they lead to better overall games. I think the many stories around crunch and the abhorrent working conditions many game developers face have helped change the discourse around games and delays a little. With a better understanding of what goes into making instead of relentless vitriol, the gaming community seems to be a little more forgiving of delays.
Either way, it’ll be an extra three months from the initially revealed release date before you’ll be able to play it.
Last Updated: October 25, 2019
Admiral Chief
October 25, 2019 at 08:24
Good, that gives me opportunity to play the first one lol
Pariah
October 25, 2019 at 08:09
Oh no. 3 months. How will everyone cope? How can they go on living without a game?
Admiral Chief
October 25, 2019 at 08:24
They could listen to some foxy tunes to pass the time
Admiral Chief
October 25, 2019 at 08:24
They could listen to some foxy tunes to pass the time
Pariah
October 25, 2019 at 08:25
But why would they want to kill themselves if they’re anticipating the game?
Pariah
October 25, 2019 at 08:25
But why would they want to kill themselves if they’re anticipating the game?
Admiral Chief
October 25, 2019 at 08:24
Good, that gives me opportunity to play the first one lol
Hammersteyn
October 25, 2019 at 08:47
do it!
Admiral Chief
October 25, 2019 at 08:48
I got it for the low low price of free, and remastered nogal
Hammersteyn
October 25, 2019 at 09:02
epic game store? 😛
Admiral Chief
October 25, 2019 at 09:29
Nyet, is mos PS store
Hammersteyn
October 25, 2019 at 10:31
XD
Guz
October 25, 2019 at 09:15
Patiently waiting for my PS4 xD, waiting until after PS5 comes out and the prices drop later, there are a number of PS exclusives that I would like to play
G8crasha
October 25, 2019 at 09:53
I can wait! There is enough to tied me over until that date!