Every yr for the previous seven years, developer Naughty Dog has celebrated The Last of Us’ Outbreak Day on September 26th. This day, in fact, coincides with the fictional outbreak throughout the franchise. That stated, it is a significantly unusual time to be celebrating outbreaks, fictional or not, because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and Naughty Dog has apparently thought higher of it. Starting this yr and going ahead, September 26th will merely be celebrated as The Last of Us Day.
“For the final 7 years, September 26 has been our alternative to acknowledge and have a good time the unbelievable ardour of The Last of Us group,” the official announcement of the day’s new title reads. “However, as we thought concerning the occasions of the final yr and the challenges all of us proceed to face with COVID-19, we didn’t really feel proper persevering with on underneath the ‘Outbreak Day’ banner. While the title and date are rooted within the fiction of the game, September 26 means a lot greater than lore. It’s about exhibiting our appreciation for our followers.”
“That’s why, this Saturday and shifting ahead, September 26 will likely be often called The Last of Us Day–a title that not solely acknowledges the world round us, but in addition displays the expansion of the group as we welcome hundreds of thousands of latest gamers with the discharge of The Last of Us Part Il,” the assertion continues. “We have loads of thrilling issues deliberate and we won’t wait to share them with you in just some days!”
You can take a look at the official announcement beneath:
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— Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog) September 22, 2020
As famous above, the newly renamed The Last of Us Day will happen this coming Saturday, September 26th. The Last of Us Part II is at the moment obtainable on PlayStation 4. A current free replace, known as Grounded, added new modes and extra. You can take a look at all of our previous coverage of the video game sequel right here.
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