The accolades for Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Part II continue to roll in. Announced on PlayStation Blog, the game has now sold more than four million copies since its launch on June 19th. This makes it the fastest-selling PlayStation 4-exclusive title ever.
“We are so immensely grateful to the millions of fans around the world that have played The Last of Us Part II and shared their experiences with us over the last week,” explains The Last of Us Part II director and Naughty Dog vice president Neil Druckmann. “We set out to tell a new kind of story, one that deals with difficult themes and would challenge you in unexpected ways. Hearing how the experience has resonated with so many of you and witnessing the type of thoughtful discussions it has sparked has been so incredible.”
Druckmann continues, saying that “The Last of Us Part II was made possible thanks to the efforts of the hundreds of talented and passionate developers here at Naughty Dog. We can imagine no greater honor than seeing that same passion mirrored by the people playing it. Thank you for helping us reach this amazing milestone.”
The Last of Us Part II is available now on PlayStation 4.