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More Info Revealed About ‘The Last Of Us Part II’
After the beautiful but brutal trailer last month, I can’t be the only one curious as to what the deal is with The Last Of Us Part II. Well, developers Naughty Dog got the floor at this past weekend’s PlayStation Experience to dish out more info on the game.
For starters, the game is only 50-60% complete, meaning we’ll probably see the game at the end of 2018. According to director and writer Neil Druckmann, the story for The Last Of Us Part II will be darker than the previous game, with shades of gray mixed in with the good and bad. Druckmann added that because of the darker tone, “no one is safe, not even [Joel or Ellie].”
Druckmann was also joined by co-writer Halley Gross (who is also the writer for HBO’s Westworld). Gross refers to the project as a “daunting experience,” but also a collaborative environment. Druckmann elaborated, saying Gross provided some “awesome ideas” for the story, including a situation involving Halley.
Lastly, when it came to when fans would get their hands on some new footage of the game, Druckmann confirmed that footage will be shown at E3 2018.
Epic’s Fortnite is heading for another crossover, this time with Universal Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights. The title’s annual Fortnitemares Halloween event will be coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort in a new scare zone, kicking off on August 28.
For those not in the know, Scare zones are themed, open-air areas where guests and actors roam around freely.
This is the first time Fortnite will be featured during the after-hours event, which will run from August 28 until November 1. Tickets and packages are on sale now at the official site.
Per the press release, guests will enter Freaky Fields, a Halloween-inspired living battleground that’s been “overcome with a threatening force.” From there, fans will meet up with the Battle Bus, featuring familiar Fortnitemares characters, including “a few new additions exclusive to Halloween Horror Nights.”
And of course, there will be Fortnitemares merchandise available for fans, including a graphic t-shirt, decal set, and an acrylic collectible piece.
Fortnitemares won’t be the only featured property at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Killer Klowns from Outer Space will also be getting its own scare zone. Sinners, Stranger Things, Hellraiser, and Evil Dead Burn will also be part of the event, though they will be relegated to their own specific houses.
And while it’s early yet, gamers can probably expect Fortnitemares to return to Fortnite this October.