The Last of Us 2 will delve much deeper into Ellie’s character, who may descend into madness

Naughty Dog this week showcased the first bloody gameplay for The Last of Us Part 2, the much-anticipated follow-up to 2013’s critically acclaimed survival horror masterpiece. The footage, which takes plays four years after the first game, displays a world still struggling to recover from a devastating virus outbreak, in which violence and brutality is part of everyday decorum.

While the demo is notable for its depiction of a broken down society, in which a man casually flays another survivor, Naughty Dog also took time to showcase a different side of The Last of Us, one where people are happy and society is rebuilding.

As the demo begins, Ellie, now in her late teens, is at a community gathering in Jackson, Wyoming, where there’s finally a sense of stability. They can enjoy things like dancing, electricity, and music.

After an exchange with another survivor named Jesse, who not-so-subtly references Joel, we see Ellie share a dance with someone named Dina, who looks to be an important part of Ellie’s life. It’s this moment that gives us great insight into Ellie’s psyche, something Naughty Dog wanted to juxtapose with her violent, almost predator-like ability to kill.

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