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The Last of Us 2

The Last of Us Part II is the follow-up to the original game in the series. This time around, players control both Ellie and Abby. The game won many awards, including smashing the record for the most Game of the Year awards.

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The Last of Us Part 2

Franchise
The Last of Us
Platform(s)
PS4
Released
June 19, 2020
Developer(s)
Naughty Dog
Publisher(s)
Sony
Genre(s)
Action , Adventure
Engine
Proprietary
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs

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