The Making of The Last of Us 2 Unveiled: A Fascinating Documentary Trailer

Naughty Dog has unveiled a new trailer for their upcoming behind-the-scenes documentary for The Last of Us: Part II. The documentary follows the creation of the PlayStation game, with filming originally commencing in 2016. However, due to the pandemic, the project was put on hold. Now, it's back on track, and the initial trailer is impressive. It also contains major plot spoilers, along with this story in general if you haven't played the game yet.

Titled Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II, the documentary includes input from key figures involved in the game, such as writer-director Neil Druckmann and writer Halley Gross. The trailer delves into Naughty Dog's bold decision to, right from the beginning, kill off one of the first game's main characters, Joel. "You're gonna piss a lot of people off," noted Joel's actor Troy Baker.

The game's developers also open up about the challenges they faced during the development process, with one team member admitting that the game's future was uncertain at one point. They also share their struggles with exhaustion and the strenuous "crunch" hours required to complete the game.

The trailer hints at the difficulties caused by leaks surrounding The Last of Us: Part II, with Ashley Johnson, who plays Ellie, revealing, "It was awful. There were a lot of days when I'd just cry." Furthermore, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 significantly impacted work and life, leading some at Naughty Dog to question whether people would be interested in playing a game about a pandemic during a real one.

Naughty Dog postponed the release of The Last of Us: Part II in April 2020 due to the pandemic, but the game was eventually launched in June 2020 and saw record-breaking sales. More details on the documentary, including its release date, will be announced by Naughty Dog in the future.

The remastered version of The Last of Us: Part II for PS5 will be released on January 19th, offering a $10 upgrade for current PS4 owners. In related news, HBO has announced that The Last of Us TV series will return for a second season in 2025, with recent casting announcements for the roles of Abby, Jesse, and Dina.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I am thrilled to see the release of the documentary trailer for "Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II." The game itself was a masterpiece, and I can't wait to get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process. The trailer hints at some of the challenges the team faced, including the decision to kill off a major character and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. I'm also curious to learn more about the leaks that surrounded the game and how they affected the developers.

Overall, I'm excited about this documentary and can't wait to see the full version when it's released. I think it will be a fascinating look at the making of one of the most successful and critically acclaimed games of all time. I also appreciate the transparency of the developers in sharing their struggles and challenges. It's a reminder that even the most successful games are the result of hard work, dedication, and sometimes even a bit of luck.