After being delayed twice and then being postponed indefinitely, it is a little surprising to know that The Last of Us Part II has a release date now of June 19, which is much sooner than expected.

But that is not the only news, Ghost of Tsushima will now release on July 17, slipping back from its initial June 26, both pieces of news came from Hermen Hulst, the new Head of Worldwide Studios for Sony Interactive, here is his full statement

As our teams at Sony Interactive Entertainment and Worldwide Studios approach development milestones and confront a world changed by COVID-19, we find ourselves having to adapt to today’s ever-changing environment. Amidst some disruptions to our working styles, we wanted to provide an update to PlayStation gamers who are eager to learn when our next exclusive titles will arrive to PlayStation 4.

As we begin to see an ease in the global distribution environment, I am pleased to confirm that The Last of Us Part II will arrive on June 19. And Ghost of Tsushima will follow on July 17.

I want to personally congratulate and thank both the teams at Naughty Dog and Sucker Punch Productions on their achievements, as we know it’s not an easy feat to reach the finish line under these circumstances. Both teams have worked hard to deliver world-class experiences, and we can’t wait to see what you think of them when they release in just a few short months.

And finally, I want to thank the PlayStation Community for their continuous support and patience.

If you want to read it on the PlayStation Blog, you can do that, but now it is time to begin the countdown again.