'The Last of Us 2' release date, gameplay news 2016: Next installment to feature a pregnant Ellie?

Following the release of "Uncharted 4," many fans are expecting the game developer Naughty Dog to switch its focus to the development of the upcoming sequel to the action-adventure survival horror video game, "The Last of Us 2."

The company has yet to provide significant information with regard to the development of the second installment, much less its release date. Since the release of the original game in June 2013, "The Last of Us 2" has been a subject of numerous rumors and speculations all over the internet. According to the latest report, a teaser may have been released by the company through a poster, which shows an easter egg on the current "Uncharted 4" game.

Many players have noticed the poster while playing the action-adventure third-person shooter video game. According to several fans, the poster seems to represent the "The Last of Us 2."

According to Hypable, the poster shows a woman wearing a gas mask who appears to be pregnant. Apparently, it reveals "The Last of Us: American Daughters" title, which has quickly sparked a rumor that the game could be launched anytime soon.

The reports suggest that the woman in the poster looks like the game's main female character, Ellie, which is played by voice actress, Ashley Johnson. There are speculations coming from both the fans and critics suggesting that "The Last of Us: American Daughters" could be the title of the second installment. According to some fans, the new game will feature Ellie and her daughter fighting off monsters.

According to the speculation, the gas mask that was worn by Ellie on the poster is for her baby since the main female protagonist is immune to infection.

As of now, fans are still living by rumors and speculations. It is important to take these pieces information with a grain of salt until the company decides to make the "The Last of Us 2" official.