"The Last of Us 2" was supposed to be released in May, but was pushed back to June 12 due to coronavirus-related problems. The game is therefore nearly complete. We know this because someone who appears to be close to Naughty Dog leaked a number of authentic cutscenes of the final game on YouTube. These were no small teasers and spoiled some of the game's most important plot points.

Of course, in a story-driven game like The Last of Us 2, revealing the story is at least half the fun. (If you really want to read it, there is a thread on Resetera. Sony cracked down on it almost immediately.)

Indeed, many people, the author of this article being one of them, will want to keep this game completely untainted until it is actually released. So, no matter when the game is released, we have compiled a few useful tips to help you keep the game under wraps until its release.

You might want to block keywords like "The Last of Us," "The Last of Us Part II," "The Last of Us 2," "Joel," and "Ellie." Of course, this won't stop creative trolls, and Twitter can't recognize unexpected variations, but it would be a good start. Additionally, this would also block legitimate news about the game. However, the really important stuff, like release dates, is all over the Internet, so you probably won't miss any major news from legitimate sources.

First, a little background: on April 26, this clip is almost certainly authentic, given its accuracy and sophistication. It is not clear whether someone at Naughty Dog leaked it or whether someone else had unauthorized access to Naughty Dog's materials.

In any case, the video contained important details about the game's plot, gameplay, menus, etc. Sony quickly shut down the channel, but not before many fans (some trolling, others simply couldn't wait) documented all the details they had gleaned from the leak.

While fans who simply want to discuss the video with other fans are not necessarily a problem, malicious viewers now seem eager to share spoilers on social media, sometimes jumping into unrelated threads just to ruin a stranger's day.

So let's get the bad news out of the way first. There is no great way to mute keywords on Facebook. The best you can do is to mute a particular page for up to 30 days, but if it's a reputable page, it's not going to ruin your game without a fair amount of warning first. Still, if you belong to any Last of Us 2 fan groups, it would be wise to unfollow or start muting them now. (Remember, you have to unmute every 30 days, or else you'll be in the wrong group.) Even if you think everyone in the group has a good reputation, one Johnny-come-lately troll can ruin everyone else's.

To temporarily mute a page, click or tap on a recent post to bring up a drop-down menu. One option is "Snooze [page name] for 30 days." Select that and you're done. If you want to unfollow, go to the main menu of the page and look just below the top banner. There should be a gray button that says "Following. Just click on it and select "Unfollow." (The first or most popular article on that page may contain spoilers, so if you are paranoid, have a friend or family member help you.)

For Twitter users, this process is even easier: Twitter allows you to mute keywords and phrases individually. This means you won't have to hear a word about The Last of Us 2 from anyone other than your friends until the game is actually released. (You can also mute keywords from friends if you don't trust them.)

To mute keywords on Twitter, go to your profile and then to Settings. Under "Privacy and Security" you will find an option for "Mute Keywords". Select it and click on the mute word and the "plus" symbol. Here you can add the offending word or phrase and select some privacy options to accompany it. You can mute keywords from anyone, especially from strangers or in your notifications, for starters.