Video Games
‘The Last of Us Part II’ Delayed to May 29
What was originally a rumour announced through leaks this morning has turned into fact for Naughty Dog’s The Last Of Us Part II. Originally reported by Kotaku, Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation 4-exclusive has had its release date pushed back.
Previously announced for February 21, 2020, The Last of Us Part II will see a May 29th release. The delay is due to what Naughty Dog felt were quality issues.
“[D]uring the last few weeks, as we were closing out sections of the game, that we realised we simply didn’t have enough time to bring the entire game up to a level of polish we would call Naughty Dog quality,” explains Neil Druckmann, Creative Director at Naughty Dog. “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.”
Druckmann laments that the team couldn’t get the game up to their standards in time, but states that the additional time “ensures that The Last of Us Part II lives up to our collective ambition as well as our commitment to the highest level of quality.”
Developer Harebrained Scheme gave those eager to check out their upcoming survival horror RPG GRAFT some much-welcomed meat in the form of a new story trailer. The trailer not only touches on the body horror aspect of the game, but also the relationship you share with someone you care about, and the potential consequences you face on your journey through structure known as The Arc.
Currently in development for release on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, GRAFT sees you attempting to escape the aforementioned rotting space station. The Arc is a continent-sized station that was once filled with biomechanically enhanced citizens, all working toward some greater purpose lost to time. Now the station is in ruins, its citizens now unrecognizable. And you have no idea how you got here.
In order to escape, you must tear pieces from your enemies to transform yourself into something new—something capable of surviving the horrors that prowl around you. Every Graft brings with it some piece of its previous owner’s identity, changing more than just your physical body.
However, you are not the only survivor in the desolation. Ancient feral experiments, strange abominations, and ruthless agents of a mad AI stalk you. You must use the tools in your growing arsenal as you fight through the horrors in a visceral new twist on classic survival horror combat. Know when to fight, and manage your resources carefully in order to escape alive.