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Naughty Dog shares a deep dive into the The Last of Us 2 gameplay.

The latest edition of PlayStation's State of Play livestream focuses on The Last of Us 2. With less than a month before the sequel's release, Naughty Dog and Sony are sharing more about the highly-anticipated continuation of Joel and Ellie's post-apocalyptic saga.While Naughty Dog has been sharing video updates about various aspects of The Last of Us 2, today's 20-minute look could reveal even more insight. What's different in the world of The Last of Us 2? Check below for updates and reveals as they happen when the livestream begins at 1 pm PT/4 pm ET. You can follow along with the livestream below.

The Last of Us Part 2 Locations and Map Details

  • The Last of Us Part 2 picks up several years after the events of the first game after they settle in the relatively peaceful settlement in Jackson, Wyoming.
  • Ellie is 19 at the start of the sequel.
  • The game will cover expansive parts of the world, including real-life locations.
  • The game will take place over multiple seasons and climates, from the snow-capped mountains of Jackson to the lush Pacific Northwest.
  • Naughty Dog has put great detail into recreating the real cities the maps are based on. Seattle will be another location Ellie visits on her journey.
  • Along with jumping, Ellie will be able to use ropes to traverse a more open and expansive map or find hidden secrets.
  • Naughty Dog says The Last of Us Part 2 will be some of the biggest the studio's developers have ever created.
  • Horses and boats will also help Ellie traverse the larger maps.

The Last of Us Part 2 State of Play Screenshots

The Last of Us Part 2 picks up several years after the events of the first game after they settle in the relatively peaceful settlement in Jackson, Wyoming. The Last of Us Part 2 screenshots from State of Play.View 31 ImagesThe Last of Us Part 2 screenshots from State of Play.Ellie is 19 at the start of the sequel. The Last of Us Part 2 screenshots from State of Play.The game will cover expansive parts of the world, including real-life locations.

The Last of Us Part 2 Enemies and Factions Explained

  • The Washington Liberation Front is an armed group that originally fought to free Seattle from the military. But have become a powerful and deadly faction in Seattle since taking control of the city.
  • Another faction Ellie encounters are the Seraphites, or "Scars" a religious group of zealots that specialize in stealth combat and camouflage.
  • The Seraphites are the cloaked group seen in the first Last of Us 2 reveal trailer.
  • New infected types will be present in the sequel such as Shamblers, a pustule covered infected that explodes when hit.
  • Druckmann did not share the most horrifying new infected-type, but a terrifying roar can be heard over a black screen.
  • Enemy NPCs are smarter now and can track you from your scent.

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<a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/1996/11/22/crash-bandicoot">Reviewed by IGN Staff</a> <br>November 21, 1996<br> Cool perspectives aside, Crash really shines when it comes to the graphics. Gorgeous backgrounds and silky smooth animation make this one of the best-looking titles available for the PlayStation. The control is generally pretty good, though it is a little sluggish in some of the levels. Generally, though, Crash is a great game. Sure it can be a tough sometimes, but isn't that what platform games are all about? A must have. View 28 Images<a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/1997/11/05/crash-bandicoot-2-cortex-strikes-back">Reviewed by IGN Staff</a> <br>November 4, 1997<br> Crash 2's best asset, though, is the control. Any platform games needs spot on control, and this game definitely has it. The Sony Analog Controller is a must for the game, but I needed to switch back and forth between analog and digital depending on the make-up of the particular level. This, of course, as easy as hitting a button, and is not a slight on the game. The high-res graphics are, of course, beautiful as well. Ultimately, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back is a splendid game. It's tremendous fun, but it also could've used a little more variety. On to Crash 3!<a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/1998/11/05/crash-bandicoot-warped">Reviewed by Randy Nelson</a> <br>November 4, 1998<br> So what if the game may not offer the most innovation I've ever seen from a sequel? It still brings enough freshness (in the form of its semi free-roaming portions and new play mechanics) and refinement to the table to suit my tastes just fine. Not only that, it's an incredibly fun game. Crash fans, I've got good news: Warped is a winner. Anyone who enjoyed the first two games won't be disappointed, and if you've never played a lick of Crash before, you're in for a serious treat. Highly recommended.<a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/10/30/crash-team-racing">Reviewed by Doug Perry</a> <br>October 29, 1999<br> Well, if you haven't already gotten a sense of what I thought about Crash Team Racing, I'll make myself even clearer. I feel a little like Crash and Lara Croft have something in common, which is that I've seen too much of them in the last four years. I know it's terrible to say, but I'm kinda of sick of Crash Bandicoot, and I could take a big long vacation from him and his comical dance for a long while. It took me a long time to get into this game because every time I look at Crash can see dollar signs blinking in his eyes. Once I got past that major obstacle, I faced the game's all too familiar feel and structure, which depressed me. Finally, after getting about 50% into the game, through sheer force, I started liking it. But most folks have only a few choices come the winter the winter holidays. So, here's the bottom line, all cynicism aside. Like I said in the beginning, once you get past the insanely capitalistic smile of Crash, the game is rock solid in playability and graphics. Hell! It's a four-player kart game that's on the PlayStation. Isn't that enough? I mean, not only that, but none of the problems of the other kart games even exist in this one. So what's all the fuss about? If you want a pure party game -- and the best kart game on PlayStation or Nintendo, for that matter -- get Crash Team Racing. <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/12/05/jak-and-daxter-the-precursor-legacy">Reviewed by David Zdyrko</a> <br>December 4, 2001<br> It's kind of funny thinking back to the day that we were heading down to Sony to play Jak and Daxter for the very first time. On the way, we were talking about how we've all grown tired of the 3D platformer genre and thought that the design philosophy of continuously collecting stuff had been done to death and needed to be done away with completely. And then upon seeing that Jak and Daxter was just another straightforward game of this kind, albeit a gorgeous one, we couldn't help but be at least somewhat disappointed by Naughty Dog's mystery game. This disappointment would soon change to wonderment and excitement with each subsequent time that I got to play the game. The more I played Jak and Daxter, the more that I realized that this game was really something special. It has that magical feeling that not all games can possess and it's just flat out a joy to play. This is one of the few games that I can't help but smile and have fun when I'm playing. Jak and Daxter is a true 3D platform/adventure masterpiece and one of the top games ever released in the genre, easily on par with some of the all time greats released by the likes of Nintendo and Rare.

The Last of Us Part 2 Combat Details

  • Ellie's physical advantages come into play in combat. She's more agile than enemies and can dodge and counter enemies during fights.
  • Because of the large map size, Ellie can use the environment to her advantage or avoid combat instances altogether.
  • Allies will sometimes join Ellie during combat encounters and other parts of the game. Ellie can take down enemies with the help of friends, or fight off clickers as a group.
  • There will be a skill upgrade and weapons system that lets players create unique fighting styles that cater to their preferences.
  • Players can scavenge for parts to customize weapons. These customizations will be visually represented on your weapons. So if you the rifle's sight, for example, the scope will be added to the rifle.

Last of Us Part 2 Gameplay Demo

  • The demo begins with Ellie diving into a lake to avoid detection from enemies before surfacing behind her prey.
  • Hotline Miami exists in the world of The Last of Us, apparently.
  • Ellie added a silencer to her pistol for stealth kills, but can also take enemy NPCs hostage if she needs cover or protection.
  • Like in the first game, Ellie can use various explosives and traps during combat.
  • Enemies will attack you while you're trying to open locked doors.
  • The gameplay and cinematics blend seamlessly during the demo. Scripted sequences will occur during gameplay, while at other times gameplay will transition into a cinematic sequence.
The Last of Us Part 2 will be released for the PlayStation 4 on June 19. IGN's Last of Us 2 review will go live on Friday, June 12, 12:01 AM PT.

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