In something that really doesn’t come as a big surprise, The Last of Us 2 has become the fastest-selling PlayStation exclusive ever worldwide after selling 4 million copies over its opening weekend. The game was launched for the PS4 on June 19, and has beaten the likes of PS4 exclusives like God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, Spider-Man and Naughty Dog’s very own Uncharted 4. The only contender that looks like it has a chance to dethrone the game is Ghost of Tsushima, which launches on July 17.
The Last of Us 2 expands upon the poignant story of its predecessor, which was released for the PS3 back in 2013. The action-adventure title includes survival and stealth elements and allows players to take control of 19-year-old Ellie, who experiences a tragic event and sets out on a quest for vengeance across post-apocalyptic United States. Just like the first game, Gustavo Santaolalla has composed the music for this one as well.
Neil Druckmann, Vice President of Naughty Dog and the Director of The Last of Us 2, has said, “We are so immensely grateful to the millions of fans around the world that have played The Last of Us Part II and shared their experiences with us over the last week. We set out to tell a new kind of story, one that deals with difficult themes and would challenge you in unexpected ways. Hearing how the experience has resonated with so many of you and witnessing the type of thoughtful discussions it has sparked has been so incredible. We’ve also been so inspired by your creativity — whether it’s your gorgeous Photo Mode shots, jaw-dropping gameplay GIFs, or the songs you’ve recorded using Ellie’s guitar.”
The Last of Us 2 has been confirmed for a PS5 release as well.