Joel & Ellie again in brick-tossing motion

Developer Naughty Canine has launched an prolonged gameplay trailer for its incoming remake The Final of Us Half I, displaying off the ugly survival horror motion that’s headed to PS5 consoles this September. The brand new showcase contains gameplay footage, cinematic spotlights, and the brand new title’s good accessibility choices, together with audio-descriptive commentary.

The presentation comes simply someday after brief gameplay clips have been leaked to the web by XboxEra co-founder Nick Baker. Naughty Canine vice chairman Arne Meyer addressed the latest leaks earlier this morning. “Leaks actually suck.” tweets Meyer. “Esp once we’re proper on the cusp of an asset drop. It’s disheartening and irritating to groups who’ve put their hearts making superior issues for our followers.”

As I famous simply yesterday, The Final of Us is without doubt one of the leakiest franchises in gaming, with the official reveal of The Final of Us Half I “spoiled” mere minutes earlier than its announcement on the Summer season Recreation Fest presentation. Moreover, The Final of Us Half II had main story spoilers circulating the web months earlier than its 2020 launch. Whereas I completely agree with Meyer’s feedback from an inventive standpoint — who desires to indicate off their portray, ebook, or tune earlier than it’s accomplished? — these spoilers have close to to zero impression on a industrial degree.

Leaks actually suck. Esp once we’re proper on the cusp of an asset drop. It is disheartening and irritating to groups who’ve put their hearts making superior issues for our followers.

That being stated, here is a deep dive into what’s new for The Final of Us Half I, incl some gameplay https://t.co/BxTnroMeWe

— arne (@arnemeyer) July 22, 2022

The Final of Us, The Final of Us Half II, and, most assuredly, The Final of Us Half I, all did/will do gangbusters numbers, whereas additionally cleansing up in end-of-year awards/noms. Leaks are undeniably irritating for creators, particularly once they drop on the remaining hour of an official showcase launch or stay stream reveal. However, in regard to its world impression, TLOU PtI goes to be one of many largest video games of the 12 months, there’s little question about it. Success — in all measurable elements — will arrive no matter any and all spoiled moments.

The Final of Us Half I will carry out. And the event staff’s tireless, proficient, and passionate work can be skilled by thousands and thousands of gamers worldwide, regardless of six minutes’ price of beforehand leaked in-game footage. If something is doubtlessly dangerous to this spectacular remake’s success, it’s the value tag. Look to publishers for that precedent, not leakers.

Regardless, the remake seems improbable. An unmistakably passionate demonstration of the Naughty Canine staff’s in-house expertise. The Final of Us Half I launches on PS5 September 2.

Chris Moyse

Senior Editor – Chris has been taking part in video video games for the reason that Nineteen Eighties. Former Saturday Night time Slam Grasp. Graduated from Galaxy Excessive with honors. Twitter: @ChrisxMoyse