Last of Us Fans Split Over Shocking Cancellation of Highly Anticipated Multiplayer Game!

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Supporters of The Last of Us find themselves in disagreement following the news about a scrapped multiplayer spin-off. It has been five full years since Naughty Dog and PlayStation dropped The Last of Us Part 2, the follow-up to the original 2013 game. With no definitive announcement regarding The Last of Us 3, followers of the series are left guessing what’s in store for the franchise. Initially, it appeared that a multiplayer spin-off would be coming next, but unfortunately, this project was terminated at the end of 2023.

Originally, there were whispers that a game was scrapped due to poor quality or overspending, but a previous PlayStation executive clarified this isn’t accurate. Instead, the game, which reportedly showed promise during internal testing, was cancelled because Naughty Dog couldn’t juggle working on it and developing a new intellectual property (IP) simultaneously. They ultimately decided to focus on the new IP, titled “Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet,” which was unveiled in December. However, the response to this new game suggests that perhaps choosing to prioritize it might not have been the best decision.

Following the latest comments from PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida, discussions among fans of The Last of Us on the official Reddit page have become split. While some are satisfied that The Last of Us Online is being discontinued for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, others are deeply saddened by this news.

1. A Redditor shares that “Factions was the most exceptional multiplayer encounter I’ve had in my adult years, leaving me disheartened by its absence.” Another user remarks, “It’s unbelievable; the original game’s multiplayer was fantastic, only for them to invest resources and time into developing something new, only to abandon it entirely.”

2. A Redditor reflects on “Factions as the top-notch multiplayer adventure I’ve experienced during my adult life, feeling crestfallen that it didn’t return.” Another user reacts with disbelief, saying, “It’s hard to believe; the original game offered a superb multiplayer experience, but they seemingly squandered their resources and effort on a new concept, only to abandon it entirely.”

3. A Redditor expresses that “Factions provided the best multiplayer interaction I’ve had as an adult, leaving me sorrowful at its non-return.” Another user comments, “It’s incomprehensible; the original game delivered a fantastic multiplayer experience, yet they seem to have wasted money and time by investing in something new, only to scrap the entire idea.”

4. A Redditor shares that “Factions offered the best multiplayer session I’ve had in my adulthood, leaving me disappointed when it didn’t resurface.” Another user remarks, “It’s hard to fathom; the original game had a great multiplayer mode, so they seemingly squandered resources and time on a new concept, only for them to ultimately abandon it.”

5. A Redditor recounts that “Factions offered an unparalleled multiplayer journey in my adult life, leaving me dejected at its non-return.” Another user comments, “It’s shocking; the original game had a terrific multiplayer experience, yet it appears they squandered their resources and effort on something new, ultimately deciding to abandon it completely.”

A third commenter remarks, “Although I’m saddened by the cancellation of Factions II, I prefer Naughty Dog focusing on single-player games if they can only choose one.

It remains uncertain if opting for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet instead of The Last of Us Online was the best move by PlayStation and Naughty Dog. However, early signs seem to indicate that it might have been a misstep, particularly given the company’s urgent need to succeed in the live service sector.

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2025-02-28 23:11