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Naughty Dog Kicks off a Decade of ‘The Last of Us’ With New Concept Art for Multiplayer Spin-Off, Upcoming Interviews

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With The Last of Us series turning the big 1-0 later this year, and the fact that the HBO adaptation is right around the corner, Naughty Dog has done a bit of a kickoff for the series’ big year. In addition to teasing interviews and behind-the-scenes looks at the original The Last of Us, The Last of Us Part I, and its television adaptation, Naughty Dog has shared another look at the long-awaited The Last of Us standalone multiplayer game with a new piece of concept artwork.

For starters, Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann has revealed that the series has now sold over 37 million copies as of December 2022. “To know that Joel, Ellie, and our whole cast of characters have been experienced and loved by so many of you drives the entire studio forward.”

In case you missed the announcement ahead of The Game Awards last month, the PC version of The Last of Us will arrive on on Steam and the Epic Games Store on March 3rd. Details and specs for the port will be revealed at a later date.

As for that multiplayer spin-off, Druckmann says that the project is “shaping up to be a fresh, new experience from our studio, but one rooted in Naughty Dog’s passion for delivering incredible stories, characters, and gameplay.”

Druckmann closed the announcement saying that Naughty Dog will have “some fun surprises” for fans later this year, including an inside look into the original game, its remake, and the HBO series “in order to offer you a deeper appreciation for the work that went into your favorite characters, locations, and moments.”

Co-written and executive produced by Chernobyl creator Craig Mazin and Druckmann HBO‘s “The Last of Us” will premiere on January 15, 2023 on HBO Max, and stars Pedro Pascal (“The Mandalorian”) as Joel, and Bella Ramsey (“Game of Thrones”) as Ellie.

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Face Your Fears in ‘Don’t Be Afraid 2’, Coming to PC and Consoles [Trailer]

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Eneida Games and Cat-astrophe Games are following up 2020’s horror adventure title Don’t Be Afraid with the sequel, Don’t Be Afraid 2. The developers have released a new gameplay trailer, delving into the details of the sequel.

Don’t Be Afraid 2 sees you once again in the shoes of David, who is 15 years removed from the events of the first game. For years, David tried to pick up the pieces and deal with the damage the events left on him. Unable to keep a job, find a partner, or even handle simple daily tasks, he leads a pitiful life under the watchful eye of his therapist. Unfortunately, David’s past has caught up to him sooner than he expected, resulting in him now reliving the darkest moments of his life. David must now gather clues about his past and solve puzzles left behind by the deranged murderer toying with his life, trying to find a way out of a mansion where the line between dreams and reality is blurred.

As such, Don’t Be Afraid 2 features two unique endings. Will you escape or succumb to your fears? Can you deal with David’s past or will it break you? You’ll have to struggle your way through the horrors that endure in David’s psyche, navigating a series of sinister escape rooms, and uncover the chilling truth behind the nightmares.

“The original Don’t Be Afraid was much loved by a community, brave horror game fans that accepted the frightening challenge ahead of them,” says Krzysztof Szymański, Narrative Director. “Now, we propose an even scarier, and gut-wrenching experience not for the faint of heart. Will you have what it takes to survive? We can’t wait to see you try!”

Don’t Be Afraid 2 is currently in development for PC via Steam, Playstation 5, Xbox Series and the Nintendo Switch.

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