The Last Of Us Part II delayed indefinitely by Naughty Dog

After it was previously delayed to May back in October last year, Naughty Dog has announced The Last Of Us Part II has been delayed indefinitely due to “logistics beyond our control”.

The highly anticipated sequel to The Last Of Us was set to be released on 29th May, but has now been delayed again citing logistical issues in light of the coronavirus pandemic - despite the game being nearly finished.

“However, even with us finishing the game, we were faced with the reality that due to logistics beyond our control, we couldn’t launch The Last Of Us Part II to our satisfaction," a statement reads. 

“We want to make sure everyone gets to play The Last Of Us Part II around the same time, ensuring that we’re doing everything possible to preserve the best experience for everyone.”

“This meant delaying the game until such a time where we can solve these logistic issues.

“We were bummed about this decision but ultimately understood it’s what’s best and fair to all our players. We’re hoping that this won’t be a long delay and we’ll update you as soon as we have new information to share.”

It isn't the only delay too, with Marvel's Iron Man VR also delayed until further notice. 

It’s unclear when The Last Of Us Part II will release, although it could now be lined up as a potential PS5 cross-platform launch title if the virus outbreak continues to cause disruption. 

It also raises the question if more games will follow suit, with the likes of Ghost of Tsushima also on the horizon for June. 

The virus outbreak has already caused problems for game releases, with both Capcom and Square Enix warning of delays to physical copies of Resident Evil 3 and Final Fantasy VII Remake respectively.