Sony To Announce The Last of Us 2 at PSX

According to a post on the NeoGAF forums, Sony could potentially use PlayStation Experience 2016 as a platform to announce Naughty Dog's The Last of Us 2.

Even though shinobi602 didn't provide a specific date as to when fans should expect a reveal of The Last of Us 2, there's the possibility that Sony might use its PlayStation Experience 2016 event as a means to broadcast the game's existence to the world. Naturally, the Japanese multinational has yet to confirm PSX as the platform for TLOU 2's reveal, but if shinobi602's information is trust worthy, then it would make the most sense for Sony to use its biggest hit of the year to increase the impending release of what many consider to be the most highly anticipated sequel beyond Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2.

Shinobi602 has been mostly accurate with their predictions in the past, with one of NeoGAF user's earlier claims that God of War 4 would be revealed at E3 2016 being true, including their assertion several months ago that The Elder Scrolls 5 would get a remaster, which has of course resulted in Skyrim Special Edition. So, considering the successful track record of shinobi602, it's highly likely for fans to see The Last of Us 2 get announced sooner rather than later.

Although the public reveal of The Last of Us 2 in an official capacity would undoubtedly be exciting, it's not like many would be all that surprised. As it turns out, the followup to the original action-adventure game has been discussed openly by Naughty Dog lots of times, with the title's co-director Neil Druckmann hinting at TLOU 2's development being moved forward after Uncharted 4's DLC was finished.

Taking all things into consideration, if Sony has a teaser trailer for The Last of Us 2 waiting in the wings to be revealed at its PlayStation Experience this year, it's safe to assume that gamers would be ecstatic to know that the franchise will be coming back to life with another installment. As a matter of fact, not only would fans be enthusiastic about the sequel, but also the title's potential cast, as Ellie's actor Ashley Johnson has been vocal about wanting to do another game.

The Last of Us 2 has yet to receive an official confirmation, but it would be expected to release as a PlayStation 4 exclusive.