Last of Us Part 2 director ‘heartbroken’ by pre-release leak

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The Last of Us Part 2 creative director Neil Druckmann says he’s “heartbroken” by a pre-release leak revealing key story details from the upcoming game.

Several unauthorised gameplay videos showing new areas, cut-scenes and menus were published over the weekend, much to the dismay of Druckmann and some of his colleagues at Naughty Dog, where he also serves as vice president.

“Heartbroken for the team,” Druckmann tweeted on Monday. “Heartbroken for our fans. We’re still incredibly excited to get the game into your hands.“

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced on Monday that, following two delays, The Last of Us Part 2 will be released on June 19.

While the leaked videos have been pulled from YouTube, they’re being actively circulated on social media sites, and both Naughty Dog and Sony have asked people to refrain from sharing spoilers before the game’s release.


In a statement issued to VGC, SIE said: “We’re disappointed that anyone would release unauthorized pre-launch footage of The Last of Us Part II, disrupt years of Naughty Dog’s hard work and ruin the experience for fans worldwide.

“We want everyone to have the opportunity to play The Last of Us Part II at the same time and ask that viewing or sharing of the unauthorized footage be avoided.”


A patent application for a “cross-platform spoiler block service” conceived by SIE emerged this week, coinciding with the Last of Us Part 2 leak.

As well as announcing a new release date for Naughty Dog’s game, Sony has delayed Sucker Punch Productions’ Ghost of Tsushima from June 26 to July 17.



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AnimePosted:

If I was him I would be very upset by the leak. Especially sence everyone's being waiting for this.

MorrissonPosted:

Leaking the game story must be upsetting, I'm sure we will still enjoy the game as it is thoo the first last of us was banging been waiting for the second one for awhile

CentPosted:

It really does suck seeing the game you have been working so hard on get leaked. I hope the game turns out great though and tops the 1st one. Lots of expectations!

IntPosted:

Mike Well now he can bring us a good game to show it all worth


Yeah, I feel like it might prompt the team to add extra things or change stuff up. This game is 100% going to be a triple A title though.

IntPosted:

Gossip I'd be heartbroken too if I worked on something for years and someone decided to just leak it and ruin the experience for everybody.


Yeah man, it honestly really sucks... I feel bad for him and the team.

GhostPosted:

It's actually quite sad people leaking this sort of stuff, I don't understand why anyone would sell out there job you've been working on for possibly months just for a few quick $$.. Ruins it for everyone..

GossipPosted:

I'd be heartbroken too if I worked on something for years and someone decided to just leak it and ruin the experience for everybody.

MikePosted:

Well now he can bring us a good game to show it all worth


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