The Last of Us Part 2 Receives New June Release Date

Sony and developer Naughty Dog has taken to the PlayStation Blog to announce that The Last of Us Part 2 have found its new release date!

After being delayed indefinitely, players were starting to wonder when they will ever get to see the highly anticipated titled. Thanks to the official statement on the PS Blog, the new release date for The Last of Us Part 2 is officially set for June 19th!

Check out the official statement issued on the PlayStation Blog down below:

As our teams at Sony Interactive Entertainment and Worldwide Studios approach development milestones and confront a world changed by COVID-19, we find ourselves having to adapt to today’s ever-changing environment. Amidst some disruptions to our working styles, we wanted to provide an update to PlayStation gamers who are eager to learn when our next exclusive titles will arrive to PlayStation 4.

As we begin to see an ease in the global distribution environment, I am pleased to confirm that The Last of Us Part II will arrive on June 19. And Ghost of Tsushima will follow on July 17. 

I want to personally congratulate and thank both the teams at Naughty Dog and Sucker Punch Productions on their achievements, as we know it’s not an easy feat to reach the finish line under these circumstances. Both teams have worked hard to deliver world-class experiences, and we can’t wait to see what you think of them when they release in just a few short months.

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In addition to the new official release date for The Last of Us Part 2, Sony has also slightly delayed Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima. Originally slated to release in June, the highly anticipated title form the studio will now launch in July. Learn a little more about the delay of ghost of Tshuhima right here!

The Last of Us Part 2 is now set to release for the PS4 o June 19th. Are you excited about the new release date? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: PS Blog