The Last Of Us 2 Documentary Trailer Reveals Peek Behind Curtain Of How The Game Was Made
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Get a closer look at the making of The Last of Us: Part II.
By Eddie Makuch on
Naughty Dog has released a new trailer for its upcoming making-of documentary for The Last of Us: Part II. The documentary chronicles the development of the PlayStation game, and filming originally started in 2016. However, the project was abandoned due to the pandemic. It's now back on, and the first trailer looks great. It's also filled with serious story spoilers, as is this story in general in case you haven't played the game yet.
Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II, as it's called, features insight from the people who worked on the game, including writer-director Neil Druckmann and writer Halley Gross. The trailer touches on Naughty Dog's decision to kill one of the first game's main characters, Joel, right at the start. «You're gonna piss a lot of people off,» Joel's actor Troy Baker said.
The developers also discuss the struggles to make the game, with one person saying the game's prospects were «not looking great» at one stage. The developers also talk about feeling burnt out and the difficulty of working «crunch» hours on the game to get it done.
The trailer also alludes to the leaks surrounding The Last of Us: Part II, with Ellie's actress, Ashley Johnson, saying, «It was awful. There were a lot of days when I'd just cry.» Then in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the world and altered work and life. Some at Naughty Dog seemingly wondered if people would want to play a game about a pandemic in the middle of a real pandemic.
In April 2020, Naughty Dog delayed The Last of Us: Part II
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