Video game development company Naughty Dog, Announced that the multiplayer version of ‘The Last of Us’, known as ‘The Last of Us Online’, has been cancelled.
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“We know that many of you are waiting for news about the project we call ‘The Last of Us Online’.‘. There’s no easy way to say this: We’ve made the incredibly difficult decision to stop development of this game.“, they wrote in a statement shared on their website.
The team behind itThe Last of Us Online‘we have been working on pre-production of the game since it was developed’The Last of Us Part II‘ aims to create a unique experience with significant potential. But once it entered full production, the studio was faced with the enormity of its ambition.
The launch and continued support of ‘The Last of Us Online’ would require the dedication of all of the studio’s resources. significantly impacts the development of future single-player games.
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“We had two paths ahead of us: become a live-service-only game studio, or continue to focus on the single-player narrative games that have defined Naughty Dog’s legacy,” the company said.
Faced with this turning point, Naughty Dog decided to continue focusing on single-player narrative games, a decision consistent with the studio’s legacy and reputation. Although this cancellation is disappointing for many, The company assures that learnings from the canceled project and investments in technology will influence future developments.
The studio expressed its pride in the team working on the project and promised that the details and technological advances of ‘The Last of Us Online’ would be reflected in its future projects. Additionally, Naughty Dog reinforced their commitment to high-quality narrative experiences by confirming that they are currently working on multiple new single-player games.
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Finally, the developer thanked its community for its continued support over the years and promised to share more information about its upcoming projects when they are ready.
They concluded in a statement: “We can’t wait to share more about what comes next when we’re ready. Until then, we’re incredibly grateful to our community for their support over the years.”
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*This content was rewritten with the help of artificial intelligence, based on information from Naughty Dog, and reviewed by a journalist and editor.
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