A massive new leak has revealed new Last of Us 2 gameplay and cutscenes, all of which contain massive spoilers for the game, if they are legit. However, given the quality of the footage, the leaks do appear to be legitimate, so major potential spoilers for The Last of Us 2 will likely begin popping up online.
Warning: Major spoilers for The Last of Us 2 ahead.
Anyone looking to enjoy The Last of Us 2 as a completely fresh experience may want to be on the lookout for potential spoilers, as the leaked images and footage reveal several major plot points for the upcoming game. It isn't clear where the footage originated from, though many have speculated it comes from an angry Naughty Dog employee, as it seems to be from a developer build.
The footage shows off multiple new scenes from the game, including an intimate scene between Ellie and Dina, as well as perhaps the largest spoiler yet: Ellie walking in on Joel being viciously beaten by bandits, who capture and restrain Ellie. It seems likely that this is Joel's death scene, and will likely kick-off, or at least play a major factor, in the game's plot as a whole.
The footage can be seen here, originally having leaked on a Reddit thread. It appears that it will be far darker than the first game, which says a lot considering just how brutal The Last of Us could be at times. It's possible that the leaks are fake, and should be taken with a grain of salt, but it seems highly unlikely that's the case.
The Last of Us 2 was delayed indefinitely due to the coronavirus, having originally been planned to launch next month. Leaked plot points will likely begin flooding the internet, which is incredibly unfortunate considering how many are excited about the game.
Some had guessed that Joel would die in The Last of Us 2, and that death seems likely to have an incredibly profound effect on Ellie. All things considered, it will be interesting to see how things play out. The leaked scene doesn't actually show Joel's death, but it certainly doesn't look good for the former protagonist.
The Last of Us 2 is in development.
