Despite originally planning on launching a multiplayer version of The Last of Us, titled The Last of Us Online, the project was canceled back in 2023 after Naughty Dog decided that it was not ready to fully support a live-service title, and instead wanted to retain its focus on developing single-player, narrative-driven games.
Whilst the decision made sense, many fans were left feeling disappointed, especially those who enjoyed the Factions element of The Last of Us in previous years. However, now two years on and it seems as though there is hope, as The Last of Us Part II will finally receive a multiplayer mode, but there is a slight catch: it will not come courtesy of Sony, and it will not be available on the PlayStation 5.
This news comes courtesy of up-and-coming modder, Specilizer, a creator who is no stranger to working on various mods for The Last of Us. This time, they have been working on a highly requested multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II, and the exciting news is that it is set to launch this September.
In development since January of this year, those interested can check...
