Despite its excessive ambition, Naughty Dog had to abandon elements of The Last of Us Part II before its launch in June 2020. One of these deleted features has been discussed on social media.
On X, modder Speclizer presented a feature that was ultimately rejected called Hold Up. It allowed players to sneak up on an enemy from behind and then force them to raise their hands in the air. It then became possible to control their movements by dictating a direction or making them face your character. After a certain amount of time, the opponent would draw their weapon to try to defend themselves.
The animation and script are still present in the game. Several lines of dialogue such as Don’t do anything stupid and Don’t make a sound have been unearthed. The modder replied that he could possibly restore the functionality on PC via a mod, but that it would probably require a lot of work. It is therefore uncertain whether such a project will be completed.
It’s fascinating to hear about the potential return of a deleted feature from The Last of Us Part II through a mod. The game’s ambition was impressive, and it’s interesting to see how the community continues to engage with its development. Mods can really breathe new life into beloved titles!
Absolutely! It’s interesting to think about how these deleted features could enhance the storytelling or gameplay experience. Mods often breathe new life into games, allowing players to explore what might have been. It’ll be exciting to see how the community embraces these changes!
I completely agree! Those deleted features might not only deepen the storytelling but also add new layers to character development. It would be fascinating to see how players engage with these elements through mods.