I first became aware of The Last Guardian in Part One of Ray Ivey’s E3 2015 Report.  I’ve since learned some of its history.

The game, from JAPAN Studio, SCEA and gen DESIGN, is a follow-up to Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. It concerns the formation of a strong bond between a young boy and a huge critter named Trico, who is an amalgam of several species (and, in my case, a real heartstring-tugger). The two must rely on each other as they travel through trecherous ruins that hide unknown dangers. As they do so, they’ll experience a touching story of friendship and trust. 

Development of The Last Guardian started in 2007. The game was to have been released in 2011 on PS3. It wasn’t.

In 2013, it was announced that due to various issues, a substantial portion of the game was being redone. This was followed by rumors that the game had been canceled or was going on hiatus. Neither was true.

The game was “reintroduced” by Sony at an E3 2015 press conference. However, details of the story have been kept under wraps. 

A new trailer has been released and the game will launch sometime in 2016. At last.

Here’s hoping that The Last Guardian, developed exclusively for PS4, will finally see the light of day next year.