Sony Skips PAX East Due to Coronavirus

Sony recently confirmed they will be skipping PAX East. Like the delay for the Switch version of The Outer Worlds, it's due to the coronavirus.

Here’s the statement from Sony on the PlayStation Blog talking about this decision:

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.

Sony was going to have a booth at hosted playable demos for Nioh 2, and The Last of Us Part II. The Last of Us Part II being the first time a public demo was being provided. Final Fantasy VII Remake will still be present at the Square Enix booth.

Naughty Dog did apologize for the issue.

We’re so sad to have to miss PAX East! We were really looking forward to meeting you and seeing your reactions to the demo. Although we know this makes the wait until May 29 a bit harder, we appreciate your understanding. Don’t worry, we’ll have more to share closer to launch

PAX East will be held on Thursday, February 27, and will last until Sunday, March 1.

Adam Siddiqui,
Senior Editor, NoobFeed
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