Yesterday we warned him: the network has been filled with spoilers of The Last of Us: Part II during the last days after someone decided to filter videos and images with a good handful of information related to the story. Due to the type of material leaked, everything pointed to an employee who wanted to harm the studio and, according to the statement from Naughty dog on the subject, it seems that it has been.
A few hours after the aforementioned material began to circle the Internet, the company released the following statement:
A message from the studio: pic.twitter.com/f0TzIZXUIB
– Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog) April 27, 2020
"We know that the last few days have been difficult for you. We feel the same way. It is disappointing to see how this type of non-final material is released and shared from development. Do everything possible to avoid spoilers and we ask you not to spoil it to others.
The Last of Us: Part II will be in your hands soon. Regardless of what you see or hear, the final experience will be worth it. "
Neil Druckmann, Vice President of Naughty Dog, Director and Screenwriter of The Last of Us 2, he shared the statement adding his own words:
Heartbroken for the team. Heartbroken for our fans. We're still incredibly excited to get the game into your hands. ❤️ https://t.co/QWKLU6I6Q3
– Neil Druckmann (@Neil_Druckmann) April 27, 2020
"Desolated by the team. Desolated by our fans. We are still really excited to bring the game into your hands."
A decision like the one made by the person who leaked all of this non-final material prior to release not only negatively affects the studio, but their own coworkers who, in many cases, will have been through a similar situation. Recall that Naughty Dog is one of those known studios for his hellish crunch periods.
The Last of Us 2 will come to PS4 next June 19.
