https://wccftech.com/druckmann-quiet-moments-part-ii/

E3 2018 gave us the first extended look at The Last of Us Part II gameplay, during Sony’s press conference. Once again the footage contained a lot of ruthless combat against humans but in an interview published by The Telegraph (though only available to Premium users) Game Director Neil Druckmann said that there will “absolutely” be quiet moments in the sequel as well, similar to the memorable moment where Ellie and Joel encounter a giraffe in the first game.

Absolutely. I think without it it would feel relentless. I remember with the first game we were talking there was obvious inspiration for us from The Road. And I said, I don’t think The Road would work as a long-form game because that book, as beautiful as it is, is just relentless. So for us you need those moments of reprieve, you need to see those moments of happiness, of dancing, of humour… but again we’re telling the story about the pursuit of justice and all the suffering and pain that can come with it and we’re not going to shy away from what that means and the kind of experience we want the player to experience. But we want the full emotional experience for you to feel the full impact of that journey.