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Ex-Naughty Dog Director Promises Canceled Projects Won’t Fade
gaming6 hours ago

Ex-Naughty Dog Director Promises Canceled Projects Won’t Fade

Former Naughty Dog director Vinit Agarwal, whose The Last of Us Online multiplayer was cancelled after ~80% completion, vows that his future projects will not be kept from the light of day again, thanking supporters as he describes the cancellation as a messaging decision that cut short what teammates and fans saw as an amazing standalone multiplayer effort.

The Last of Us Online Multiplayer Cancelled, Industry Reacts
gaming2 years ago

The Last of Us Online Multiplayer Cancelled, Industry Reacts

An image of The Last of Us Online's purported main menu screen has surfaced, showcasing live service features such as rotating seasons of content, a battle pass, and a premium store. The leaked image highlights the challenge faced by Naughty Dog in trying to satisfy a mainstream audience that expects frequent and meaningful new content, especially in a market dominated by games like Fortnite and Call of Duty. The cancellation of The Last of Us Online has left fans wondering what could have been.

"The Last of Us Online Devs Reflect on Canceled Game: A Career Highlight Lost"
gaming2 years ago

"The Last of Us Online Devs Reflect on Canceled Game: A Career Highlight Lost"

Naughty Dog has officially canceled The Last of Us Online, a standalone multiplayer game that was in development for several years. Despite initial teases and excitement from the studio, the game's feasibility was reassessed after a negative evaluation by Bungie. The decision to cancel was made to prioritize the development of future single-player games and avoid the need for ongoing updates. Studio employees expressed disappointment, with some calling the project the highlight of their careers. The cancellation raises questions about why Sony and Naughty Dog would abandon a game with potential, especially considering the success of live service games like GTA Online.

Naughty Dog Cancels The Last of Us Online, Shifts Focus to Single Player Projects
gaming2 years ago

Naughty Dog Cancels The Last of Us Online, Shifts Focus to Single Player Projects

Naughty Dog has officially canceled development of The Last Of Us Online, a multiplayer game based on their post-apocalyptic action-adventure series. The studio stated that supporting a live service project like this would have severely impacted future single-player game projects. However, they teased that they are working on multiple ambitious single-player games and that the learnings from The Last Of Us Online will inform their future projects. Sony had previously announced a downsizing of their ambitions for live service games.

Naughty Dog Abandons The Last of Us Multiplayer, Shifts Focus to Single-Player Games
gaming2 years ago

Naughty Dog Abandons The Last of Us Multiplayer, Shifts Focus to Single-Player Games

Naughty Dog has announced the cancellation of The Last of Us Online, a multiplayer title set in the post-apocalyptic universe of The Last of Us. The studio made the difficult decision to cease development after realizing the game's scope would require significant resources for post-launch support, potentially impacting future single-player games. Naughty Dog remains committed to creating narrative-driven single-player experiences and is currently working on multiple ambitious projects. The cancellation of The Last of Us Online comes after a troubled development and delays, marking a disappointing end for fans anticipating the game.

"The Last of Us Online Multiplayer Game Officially Cancelled for PS5"
gaming2 years ago

"The Last of Us Online Multiplayer Game Officially Cancelled for PS5"

Naughty Dog has officially announced the cancellation of The Last of Us Online, the multiplayer spin-off of the popular game series. The studio cited concerns about managing ongoing content for a live-service game while still focusing on producing single-player blockbusters. The decision was made to prioritize the development of future single-player games and maintain Naughty Dog's heritage of narrative-driven experiences. Despite the cancellation, Naughty Dog is working on a brand-new single-player game that will be revealed in the future.