The ESRB rating for The Last of Us: Part 2 has confirmed the game will feature both nudity and sexual content, making it the first Naughty Dog game to do so.
The Last Of Us Part 2 Rating
While it remains to be seen how this will be depicted in-game, it’s worth noting that there is a difference between the ESRB’s listing of sexual content and sexual themes (which the first game had). The former refers to ‘non-explicit depictions of sexual behavior, possibly including partial nudity,’ while the latter pertains to ‘references to sex or sexuality.’
The Last of Us: Part 2 is scheduled for release on May 29 exclusively for the PlayStation 4, having previously been pencilled in for a February launch.
The Last of Us: Part 2 takes place five years after the events of the original game, with players stepping into the role of Ellie, who is now 19 years old. Joel is also coming back for the sequel, and Naughty Dog says he will have a ‘major part‘ in the game.
The Sony-owned developer is also utilising a new animation system known as Motion Matching, which sounds like it may become an industry standard going forward.
The Last of Us: Part 2 will include a number of gameplay improvements over the original title, including enhanced stealth mechanics and the addition of canine enemies. There won’t be a multiplayer component this time around, but Naughty Dog has said that we will get to experience its work for the online mode at some point in the future.
Indeed, we’ve already heard rumors that The Last of Us: Part 2 Online will be a PS5 launch game.
Recently, a number of images surfaced online from a cancelled Sony animation short for The Last of Us, which would have acted as a bridge between the original game and the upcoming sequel. Stay tuned to PSU.com for more details.