I tried to sabotage the hype for myself by diving straight into all the leaks and rumors that surfaced in April. The magnitude of these leaks was unprecedented, particularly for a narrative-driven game shrouded in mystery and mainstream anticipation. The game’s release date was pushed up to June 19 after the leaks ravaged the initial rollout plan. I went into the game, armed with all the knowledge of the leaks, thinking I could fill in the blanks of the story. And the only way you can honestly engage with these discussions is to play “The Last of Us Part II."

Source: Washington Post June 12, 2020 13:39 UTC