

As well as being vital in solving puzzles, this improved mobility adds another layer to combat scenarios.Īmong the new enemies that Ellie will face are attack dogs, which are “very well-trained” and are typically paired with a human foe, says Polygon. The gaming site says Ellie is “much more mobile and agile” than her predecessor, and is able to “climb over things and crawl underneath them”. One of the key changes in The Last of Us Part II is how Ellie handles compared to Joel, the original game’s lead character. “Just about everything fans remember from the original has been adjusted in the sequel”, including new enemy types, improved stealth gameplay and tweaks to the game’s core mechanics, says GameSpot. The standard edition starts at £49.99, while the £69.99 Special edition includes a steenbook game case and a 48-page art book.

Sony will launch two editions of the game, both of which are available to pre-order from Amazon.

But as the rumoured PS5 is expected to launch towards the end of next year, The Last of Us Part II may find its way onto the next-generation console. The new title has only been confirmed for Sony’s PlayStation 4 system so far. The Last of Us Part II will arrive in shops on 21 February, almost seven years after the release of the original. More details about the PlayStation game are expected to following in the coming months, but for now, here’s what we know about The Last of Us Part II: Release date
