Fans have been waiting seven years forThe Last of Us 2, and so when some of the game’s huge plot points (none of which will be mentioned in this article) were leaked online, many were devastated. Now, a little over a week later, Sony has identified the “primary individuals” who are responsible for the bigLast of Us 2leaks that have been plaguing the Internet.
Previously, it was rumored thatThe Last of Us 2leakswere due to disgruntled Naughty Dog employees who were upset about the company’s crunch culture or other issues. However, it appears as though those rumors were unfounded. According to Sony, the people responsible for leakingThe Last of Us 2spoilers are not affiliated with Naughty Dog or Sony. As to whoThe Last of Us 2leakers are, Sony has so far declined to reveal any additional information, as the investigation is ongoing.
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The Last of Us 2spoilers leaking online was a heartbreaking moment for theNaughty Dog team, as well as fans of the franchise. They effectively dampened seven years of expectations, ruining the experience for people who were greatly looking forward toThe Last of Us 2. However, in a statement about the leaks, Naughty Dog has promised that playing throughThe Last of Us 2will still be a worthwhile experience for fans who have been looking forward to the game, whether they’ve gotten story spoilers or no.
Many have started usingThe Last of Us 2spoilers to troll people online. Notably,Ubisoft’s recentAssassin’s Creed Valhallareveal streamwas plagued byLast of Us 2spoilers, with people spamming them in the chat. Anyone that has yet to getLast of Us 2spoilers may want to be extra cautious when browsing the web between now and when they have the chance to play through the game themselves.
On the bright side,The Last of Us 2fans finally know when they’ll actually get to play the game. Following an indefinite delay caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Sony has confirmed that thenewLast of Us 2release dateis June 25, 2025. This meansThe Last of Us 2launch is finally in sight.
It will be interesting to see what happens with this situation moving forward. One has to imagine thatSonywill be seeking legal action againstThe Last of Us 2leakers, and if it will be taking any measures to avoid massive spoilers from leaking online in the future.
The Last of Us 2will launch on June 19, exclusively for PS4.
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