Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II

Watch the full documentary Grounded II: Making The Last of Us™ Part II, which takes viewers through the development process of Naughty Dog’s acclaimed sequel, The Last of Us™ Part II. Learn from behind-the-scenes footage of what went into Part II’s development throughout the years, including its launch.

This documentary includes spoilers for The Last of Us Part II.

[fartymcbutterpants]

I'm 52 years old and played these games with my 20 year old daughter. This game, and its predecessor, have given us both amazing memories that will stick with us forever. I never thought I'd connect with my daughter over a video game. I'm so glad we found TLoU. Thank you all so very much for the amazing work. We're on our second run through TLoU II. This time it's the remastered version.

[ВладиславТурмышев]

It’s a pity that they didn’t say anything about creating music for the game, because for me this is the best audio accompaniment in the entire gaming industry. And every single melody from Gustavo is a masterpiece that fits perfectly with this story.

[tylerworks]

The guy chewing on a bloody rag was pretty wild but the dedication is top notch

[noneyabusiness]

The HBO show was my late aunt's favorite show before she lost her battle to breast cancer. She gave me part I and part II as birthday gifts; now they're my favorite game. Season 2 is gonna be extra bittersweet for me.

[GortonIma]

That guy who was worried about being able to crack an overcast look for the game? Man, he absolutely nailed it in the end. The most beautifully damp looking game I ever played.

[andrea-agnello]

Seeing Laura almost in tears when she said people had threatened her son was really heartbreaking. How could you possibly do that?

[GregBis]

The industry need more documentary like this one. This teach all players what is the really about making a game and sometimes the consequences. That’s very important for players and for all peoples working on a game. Thanks to them to give us the opportunity to play something made with passion.

[FlynnTheRedhead]

As a game design student, the transparency on show here is so refreshing and genuine. Captivated by every second, thank you to everyone responsible for finally finishing this documentary

[tlourott]

“there’s probably another chapter to this story” IM GONNA CRY AND BURST INTO A MILLION TEARS OH MY GOD

[JUJI]

Playing the first game with my dad was such an experience. When part 2 came out, my dad was going blind. So, I would be explaining to him what was going on. Him hearing Joel die and him telling me to do something and me telling him that I can’t and just accepting that he was dead was hard. My dad died a year later. But, we talked about if there was going to be a part 3. And we would come up with ideas of what would that be like. I hope there’s another part. I just would’ve loved that my dad was still here to play it with me.

[apenneukende]

My sister came over to my place to play TLOU2, back when it came out, every day after work.
She was too scared to play through the game herself, and so playing through it together, passing the controller between the two of us, became one of my favorite moments with videogames in decades.

[markrowland]

I was an avid Xbox player but bought a PS5 on black Friday last year. I've just finished playing through both TLOU1 & 2 and WOW, just incredible. The story telling & gameplay both exceptional. Hats off to the creators at Naughty Dog who worked on these titles. Thank you

[racketcollectah]

The audio guys done an amazing job because I can't stop breaking car and shop windows. That glass break gets me every time

[Sparxx_]

Ashley's performance during Joel's death is fucking amazing.
Also, Troy saying "He wasn't missing, " was perfect hahaha.

[OwenMG]

laura bailey is a beast, having tears streaming down your face while still acting for facial capture and not breaking the scene, just wow

[schnoah]

I cried multiple times watching this documentary. All I can say is that it was heartbreaking, honest and brutal. Thanks for putting this out. It gave me so much to see this. To see what the team went through. Especially as someone who has no clue in how a game is made in the first place. So again: Thanks!

[douglasgreenwood]

Watching Ashley cry talking about being Ellie's mother in the show was heart-wrenching.

[jpthedrummer]

Damn watching the actors during the Joel scene was brutal. The emotion they all had was eye opening.

[themoviefan]

The guy chewing the bloody rag is a fkn legend. Also Troy Baker saying he don't know if he has the chops was hilarious bro you are literally amongst the greats in voice acting video game history

[kshedley]

This game has to be the most unforgettable game to ever exist. This game has changed my life & every time I play, I get more and more emotional each time. You are Genius Naughty Dog, Thankyou for making such an amazing story for us to experience 👏🏼❤️