The Last of Us: Part II has been delayed indefinitely.
On Twitter, Sony PlayStation's official account announced the sequel game will not go on sale next month due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. "SIE has made the difficult decision to delay the launch of The Last of Us Part II and Marvel's Iron Man VR until further notice," the company said in a statement. "Logistically, the global crisis is preventing us from providing the launch experience our players deserve."
"Currently, there are no other delays to report, but we'll keep you updated," a followup Tweet adds.
According to The Last of Us: Part II's official synopsis,
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.
Released in 2013, the first The Last of Us game is a survival horror game set in an apocalyptic near future. In the game's world, a mutant Cordyceps fungus strain has turned most of humanity into zombie-like creatures known as the Infected. The story picks up with Joel, a survivor living in Boston's North End. He encounters a young girl named Ellie, who is immune to the mutation and may be able to provide a cure. They travel across the country together and, as they do so, their bond strengthens -- until Joel is forced to make a terrible choice.
The Last of Us: Part II was originally intended to go on sale May 29. A new release date has not yet been announced.