The action-packed follow up mixes experience with elements of survival and scary. On a post-apocalyptic setting, the game sparks a variety of feelings while expanding on the relationship between characters.
Being an extremely prepared for title and coming off the massive success accomplished by its prequel, the 2nd installment had a lot of expectations to live up to. Now, evaluating by the sales figures, it has actually certainly exceeded expectations. Within a week after launch, The Last Of United States Part 2 is now the greatest PlayStation 4 exclusive.
The Last Of United States Part 2 ended up being one of those games surrounded by maximum buzz and intrigue prior to release. After the successful launch of the original title on PlayStation 3 in 2013, fans excitedly waited seven years for a worthwhile follow up. Naughty Dog lastly released The Last Of United States Part 2 on PlayStation 4 last week. Ever since, the game has gathered enormous popularity and honor.
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The Last Of United States Part 2 ends up being fastest-selling PS4 special
On June 21, Sony Interactive Entertainment shared the news in a blog site post from Eric Lempel, Senior Vice President of PlayStation Worldwide Marketing. The Last Of Us Part 2 is now officially the fastest-selling first-party PS4 special ever. Naughty Dog released the game on June 19, and by the 3rd day, June 21, it sold more than 4 million copies worldwide.
Marvels Spider-Man previously sold 3.3 million copies, and God Of War made 3.1 million sales throughout their first three days. The 4 million copies sold during the very first three days of the survival game, surpasses the 2.7 million opening week sales for Naughty Dogs Uncharted 4, by quite a margin. The Last Of United States Part 2 has actually also toppled off Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Its launch weekend sales are around 40% higher than the Nintendo Switch unique.
To all of the fans that have played #TheLastofUsPartII, belonged of this journey, and helped us reach this amazing milestone: thank you! https://t.co/BuA6S8sInn pic.twitter.com/ER4ZfqE0TW
— Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog) June 26, 2020
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Video game directors message on reaching the turning point
The Last Of United States Part 2 ended up being one of those games surrounded by optimum buzz and intrigue prior to launch. Naughty Dog lastly launched The Last Of Us Part 2 on PlayStation 4 last week. Within a week after launch, The Last Of United States Part 2 is now the most significant PlayStation 4 special.
The Last Of Us Part 2 is now formally the fastest-selling first-party PS4 unique ever.” We are so exceptionally grateful to the millions of fans around the world that have actually played The Last of United States Part II and shared their experiences with us over the last week.
The video game has actually deservingly received positive reviews and is truly a generational work of art by Naughty Dog.
Neil Druckmann, director and Naughty Dogs vice president, had a message to share for the exceptional accomplishment.
” We are so tremendously grateful to the millions of fans around the globe that have actually played The Last of Us Part II and shared their experiences with us over the recently. We set out to tell a new kind of story, one that handles difficult themes and would challenge you in unforeseen methods. Hearing how the experience has resonated with numerous of you and witnessing the kind of thoughtful conversations it has triggered has actually been so extraordinary.”
” The Last of Us Part II was made possible thanks to the efforts of the hundreds of talented and passionate developers here at Naughty Dog. We can envision no greater honor than seeing that exact same enthusiasm mirrored by the people playing it. Thank you for assisting us reach this remarkable milestone.”
