‘They Cancelled The Last of Us Factions, So We’re Building Our Version’: Indie Dev Vows to Revive Iconic Multiplayer Mode

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While we can’t say for sure what every PlayStation player wanted, it seems most people were hoping the new The Last of Us Factions would include new maps and gameplay content from The Last of Us Part II.

Naughty Dog started working on a very ambitious project, but ultimately cancelled it. They realized finishing and supporting the game would likely require the entire studio’s resources, which wasn’t feasible.

It’s disappointing that we still don’t have a new version of The Last of Us Factions. While the original is available in The Last of Us Remastered and remains excellent, it hasn’t been updated recently, meaning players are limited to the older maps and gameplay.

One indie dev, however, has vowed to resurrect the mode with a new game named Terminal War.

Here’s what it wrote on X (or Twitter):

The sequel to The Last of Us Factions has been cancelled, so we’re creating our own similar game. We’re a small, independent team funding this project ourselves. It’s a 4v4 multiplayer experience with scarce ammo and intense, impactful finishing moves. This game is called Terminal War.

There’s a bit more information on the game’s Steam page:

Terminal War is a realistic, team-focused third-person shooter taking place in a broken America during the late 1990s. Players will experience fierce battles in ruined cities, abandoned towns, and disputed areas, where strategic thinking and accurate shooting are crucial for survival.

The game will feature three different groups players can join. The multiplayer experience appears to be inspired by The Last of Us, prioritizing suspense and intense moments over constant fighting.

Responding to feedback online, the developers clarified they are building this game entirely from scratch. While inspired by Factions, it’s a new and unique take, not a simple copy.

The game will first be available on PC through Steam’s Early Access program. There’s currently no information about a release on PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo consoles, but a PS5 version seems likely given the game’s target audience.

It remains to be seen if a small independent developer can achieve the same high level of polish as a studio like Naughty Dog, but if they do, we believe there’s definitely a market for this game.

We find it strange that Sony, with its plans for ongoing live service games, hasn’t created a simpler sequel to Factions, a very popular multiplayer game from the PlayStation 3 and 4 generations.

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2026-03-26 19:37