Sony will no longer be getting involved at PAX East in Boston this year, due to concerns associated to COVID-19, 2020’s novel coronavirus.
The business’s original PlayStation Blog site post that detailed the games the business would be giving the event has actually now been upgraded to reveal their withdrawal from the convention.
“Today, Sony Interactive Entertainment made the decision to cancel its participation at PAX East in Boston this year due to increasing concerns related to COVID-19 (also known as ‘novel coronavirus’). We felt this was the safest option as the situation is changing daily. We are disappointed to cancel our participation in this event, but the health and safety of our global workforce is our highest concern,” the post read.
PAX organizers have since updated the PAX East website verifying that the convention is still going to occur, however it “will take place as scheduled with enhanced cleaning and sanitization across the show, including adhering to the recommendations set forth in the U.S. EPA’s Emerging Pathogen Policy regarding cleaning disinfectants effective against the COVID-19 virus.”
Sony was initially going to bring upcoming titles like The Last of United States Part 2, Nioh 2, and Doom Eternal, which fans might sign approximately play utilizing the Experience PlayStation mobile app. This event was likewise arranged to bethe first public showing for The Last of Us Part 2
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“Although we know this makes the wait until May 29 a bit harder, we appreciate your understanding,” The Last of United States designerNaughty Dog said on Twitter “Don’t worry, we’ll have more to share closer to launch.”
Polygon has actually connected to both Sony and PAX organizers forcomment When grabbed comment, PAX organizers referred Polygon to its blog site post.
