The Last of Us Part II ‘Inside the Story’ developer diary

Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Naughty Dog have released the first video in its “Inside The Last of Us Part II” developer diary series.

The first developer diary provides a closer look at the story, including some of it score themes, a glimpse into Ellie and Joel’s life in Jackson, and the broader world and cast of characters.

The full schedule of developer diary releases is as follows:

• May 13 – Inside the Story
• May 20 – Inside the Gameplay
• May 27 – Inside the Details
• June 3 – Inside the World

Here is an overview of the game, via Sony Interactive Entertainment:

About

Five years after their dangerous journey across the post-pandemic United States, Ellie and Joel have settled down in Jackson, Wyoming. Living amongst a thriving community of survivors has allowed them peace and stability, despite the constant threat of the infected and other, more desperate survivors. When a violent event disrupts that peace, Ellie embarks on a relentless journey to carry out justice and find closure. As she hunts those responsible one by one, she is confronted with the devastating physical and emotional repercussions of her actions.

Key Features

• A Complex and Emotional Story – Experience the escalating moral conflicts created by Ellie’s relentless pursuit of vengeance. The cycle of violence left in her wake will challenge your notions of right versus wrong, good versus evil, and hero versus villain.

  A Beautiful Yet Dangerous World – Set out on Ellie’s journey, taking her from the peaceful mountains and forests of Jackson to the lush, overgrown ruins of greater Seattle. Encounter new survivor groups, unfamiliar and treacherous environments, and terrifying evolutions of the infected. Brought to life by the latest iteration of the Naughty Dog engine, the deadly characters and world are more realistic and meticulously detailed than ever before.

• Tense and Desperate Action–Survival Gameplay – New and evolved gameplay systems deliver upon the life-or-death stakes of Ellie’s journey through the hostile world. Feel her desperate struggle for survival through improved features such as high-intensity melee combat, fluid movement, and dynamic stealth. A broad variety of weapons, crafting items, skills, and upgrades allows you to personalize Ellie’s capabilities to your play style.

The Last of Us Part II is due out for PlayStation 4 on June 19.

Watch the developer diary below.