Director Neil Druckmann considers this aspect to be as important as graphics, gameplay, or the combat system.
Naughty Dog incorporated an openly gay protagonist in The Last of Us, a commitment to diversity that has not been truncated in the second installment of the saga. In fact, the creative director of the video game, Neil Druckmann, pointed out in an interview with GQ the importance of having diverse characters, especially in the field of high-budget video games and blockbusters. According to the head of The Last of Us Part 2, diversity leads to “better stories”.
For Naughty Dog, it is as crucial an aspect as the quality of the graphics, the combat or the soundtrack. Ashley [Johnson] He shared a story with me: someone told him that The Last of Us gave him the courage to come out of the closet with his family. It’s amazing that that story could do that. ” Druckmann states that when diverse stories are told, “they can have a real impact on people.”
Ellie, protagonist of The Last of Us Part 2.
Halley Gross, Westworld screenwriter and co-writer for The Last of Us Part 2, joined the project in part for that reason. Before accepting the job, he saw the concept art of a muscular woman (played by Laura Bailey). “When I saw that drawing with those incredible strong shoulders and arms I thought: ‘Are you going to teach me this in video games? I’m in'”.
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The Last of Us Part 2 is still in the limelight. Not only has the official podcast been released, but details of the enemies have also been offered and the possibility of a third installment has even been dropped. Also, Neil Druckmann has sung the mea culpa and has apologized that Naughty Dog has used an uncredited theme song in one of his most recent trailers.
Everything is ready for the title to go on sale exclusively for PlayStation 4. It will be next June 19 when players can continue the journey of Ellie and Joel.
