“The Last of Us Online Canceled at 80% Completion, Reports IGN”
A former director has revealed that Naughty Dog’s planned live-service The Last of Us Online was far along before the plug was pulled. Filmogaz.com reports the project reached roughly 80% completion when development stopped.
Development and cancellation
The multiplayer title had been in development for several years. Team resources were gradually shifted away from the online project.
Naughty Dog decided to focus on a new single-player experience. That project later emerged as Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
Insider details
The source described substantial progress across core systems. Key gameplay loops and content were reportedly near finalization.
Executives weighed long-term support needs against studio priorities. The company concluded the single-player route offered better returns.
Industry impact
The cancellation underscores challenges for live-service projects from single studios. Fans and analysts have reacted to the lost multiplayer ambitions.
Filmogaz.com coverage notes this decision may influence other developers weighing live-service investments. The shift highlights continued appetite for narrative-driven titles.
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- The Last of Us Online was approximately 80% complete when canceled.
- Naughty Dog redirected resources to Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
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