A collection of players are upset after a key scene in The Last of Us Part 2 was changed in the final game compared to what was shown in the original trailer last year. The title, which has faced a number of delays and leaks over the last few months, released this week to widespread critical acclaim. It had been one of the most eagerly anticipated titles of recent times.
The Last of Us Part 2 is the sequel to the hugely successful The Last of Us, which first released in 2013. While the original title was remastered for PlayStation 4, fans had long been requesting a conclusion to the story so that they could see the fates of characters such as Ellie and Joel.
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Fans on Reddit are complaining about a scene in The Last of Us Part 2 that is different from what was originally shown in a trailer for the game some months before it launched. In the footage from the trailer, Ellie is grabbed from behind by a male character and struggles for a few moments. She turns around to discover that it is Joel. However, the scene plays out differently in the actual game, with the man revealed to be Ellie's friend Jesse rather than her previous companion. Some players are upset that they were seemingly misled, with a few even claiming that the change amounts to false advertising.
Games often change throughout development and it is not unusual for events shown in trailers to be drastically different in the final release. In fact, many developers create trailers that have little to do with the actual action or story from the game. This can help to hide potential spoilers and ensure there are still some surprises. That is likely one of the reasons for the change in The Last of Us Part 2 trailer in question, allowing Naughty Dog to keep a key plot element secret. A similar technique is often used in movie trailers such as with MCU films.
Many sections of Reddit have been upset with The Last of Us Part 2 for some time. Ever since leaks first emerged in April showing controversial story details, some fans have become upset with the direction that the game has taken. Especially in regards to the introduction of Abby and the fate of established characters such as Joel. This seems like a continuation of the outrage that has led to The Last of Us Part 2 being review bombed on Metacritic. Despite the controversy, the game does not seem to have suffered in terms of sales or critical acclaim.
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June 21, 2020 at 07:09AM
