Naughty Dog
In February 2013, Naughty Dog announced that "The Last of Us" would miss its intended release date of May 7, 2013, delaying it until June 14, 2013 to allow for further polishing. "[I]nstead of cutting corners or compromising our vision, we came to the tough decision that the game deserved a few extra weeks to ensure every detail of "The Last of Us" was up to Naughty Dog’s internal high standards," Naughty Dog stated in a press release.