Even before The Last of Us Part II hit store shelves last month, there existed an uncomfortable amount of vitriol in the online discourse surrounding it. Such vitriol hit a fever pitch once release day came and went, however. Laura Bailey, the actor who plays Abby, recently shared a series of incredibly disturbing posts she?s received. Many of the messages in question feature death threats, slurs, and other forms of harrassment. Creative Director and Naughty Dog VP Neil Druckmann also shared a host of similar messages that he?s been the subject of. Naughty Dog has since released a statement condemning the online abuse.

Although we welcome critical discussion, we condemn any form of harassment or threats directed towards our team and cast. Their safety is our top priority, but we must all work together to root out this type of behavior and maintain a constructive and compassionate discourse. pic.twitter.com/eoq4t1ITnh ? Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog) July 5, 2020

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