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'It was controversial internally too' — Former Naughty Dog dev says the studio was 'split' on The Last of Us Part 2's most divisive death

A former Naughty Dog artist, Heather Cerlan, revealed that the controversial death of Joel Miller in The Last of Us Part 2 was also a point of contention within the studio. Cerlan stated that the development team was internally divided on the decision, mirroring the strong reactions from fans upon the game's release in 2020. The article also touches on the online abuse faced by voice actress Laura Bailey following the game's launch.

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Retro Gamer

Starfield devs faced "a lot of pressure" to use Unreal Engine 5, former Bethesda artist says, but the Creation…

A former Bethesda artist revealed that Starfield developers faced significant internal pressure to switch to Unreal Engine 5. However, the studio ultimately decided to stick with its proprietary Creation Engine due to its extensive modding capabilities and community support. Bethesda has incorporated some Unreal Engine workflows into its development process and will use Creation Engine 3 for The Elder Scrolls VI.

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Retro Gamer

The Last of Us Part 2's major death "was controversial internally too," says former Naughty Dog dev:…

A former Naughty Dog artist, Heather Cerlan, revealed that the controversial death of a major character in The Last of Us Part II caused internal division among the development team. The decision was reportedly split, mirroring the external controversy the game faced upon release. The article also touches on the narrative implications of Joel's death and speculation about future installments.

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