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Last Of Us Online Dev Says It Was Around 80 Percent Complete Before Its Cancellation
The director of the canceled game The Last of Us Online stated in an interview that the project was approximately 80 percent complete before its cancellation. He discussed his career and the impact of the game's discontinuation.
Last Of Us Online Dev Says It Was Around ‘80 Percent’ Complete Before Its Cancellation
A developer from the cancelled The Last of Us Online project stated that the game was approximately 80 percent complete before its cancellation by PlayStation. The article discusses the challenges PlayStation faces with its live service initiatives, using Concord as another example of a project with an unclear direction.
The Last of Us Online Was Cancelled 24 Hours Before It Was Announced
The Last of Us Online was canceled just 24 hours before its public announcement, with director Vinit Agarwal revealing the project was 80 percent complete. Journalist Jason Schreier also reported that the cancellation led to layoffs at Sony, impacting development on future single-player titles.
Fans are convinced new Uncharted game exists after Naughty Dog 'research' post
Fans are speculating about a new Uncharted game following a social media post from Naughty Dog director Shaun Escayg, who previously co-directed Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. While Naughty Dog has stated they have moved on from the series, Escayg's cryptic 'Research...' caption alongside an image of a historic cannon has fueled hopes for a return, potentially focusing on Nathan Drake's daughter, Cassie, or as a new single-player title.
Games Inbox: What is the biggest Xbox game of 2026?
Readers discuss potential major Xbox releases for 2026, with Forza Horizon 6, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Fable being highlighted as strong contenders. The conversation also touches on the rising cost of consoles, the cancellation of The Last of Us Online, and the potential for a Nintendo Switch 2 Lite.
After 7 years of development, The Last of Us Online was 80% complete and was scrapped to make room for Intergalactic:…
The multiplayer spin-off The Last of Us Online was canceled after seven years of development and being 80% complete, according to game director Vinit Agarwal. The decision was made to prioritize Naughty Dog's next single-player game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and due to shifts in the live service market post-Covid. Agarwal described the cancellation as a devastating moment, learned only 24 hours before the public announcement.
The Last of Us Online director reveals Naughty Dog had to choose between canceling the '80%' completed game and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet — 'It was soul crushing. To find out that it was getting canceled 24 hours before it was announced' publicly
The Last of Us Online game director Vinit Agarwal revealed the multiplayer title was 80% complete before its cancellation. Naughty Dog had to choose between canceling this live service game or the single-player title Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, ultimately opting to cut The Last of Us Online to focus on its core single-player experiences. Agarwal learned of the cancellation just 24 hours before it was publicly announced.
Last Of Us Online took 7 years and was almost done when it was cancelled
The director of the cancelled The Last of Us Online, Vinit Agarwal, revealed that the live service game was nearly 80% complete when Naughty Dog decided to cancel it. The studio prioritized developing new single-player titles over the extensive post-launch support required for The Last of Us Online. This decision was made despite the game being a significant project for Sony, which had invested heavily in live service games.
The Last of Us Online Was Cancelled 24 Hours Before Its Announcement
The Last of Us Online's director, Vinit Agarwal, revealed the game was cancelled 24 hours before its public announcement in December 2023. Naughty Dog chose to refocus on single-player titles, a decision Agarwal found devastating after seven years of development. Despite the cancellation, Neil Druckmann continues to hint at potential future additions to The Last of Us franchise.
'It Killed Me That People Couldn't Play It' — Director of The Last of Us Online Only Found Out It Was Cancelled 24 Hours Before the Public, Says It Was 80% Complete
The director of the cancelled multiplayer game The Last of Us Online revealed he learned of its cancellation only 24 hours before the public announcement. He stated the game was approximately 80% complete, and its cancellation was devastating.
Former Naughty Dog Lead Reignites The Last Of Us: Part 3 Questions
Speculation about The Last of Us Part III has been reignited by recent comments from Naughty Dog figures. Former Naughty Dog game director Vinit Agarwal hinted at directing a "future game" during his tenure, distinct from Neil Druckmann's "Neil's game," fueling theories that it could be related to the acclaimed series. While Naughty Dog has confirmed multiple single-player projects are in development and an outline for a third installment exists, no official confirmation has been made.
The Last of Us Online was around '80%' complete when Naughty Dog canceled it
Former Naughty Dog game director Vinit Agarwal revealed that The Last of Us Online was approximately 80% complete when the studio canceled it in late 2023. Agarwal stated the decision was made to prioritize other projects, including one directed by company president Neil Druckmann. The article also touches on PlayStation's broader struggles with live service game development and recent layoffs.
The Last of Us Online’s Director Says It Was “80% Complete” Before Being Cancelled
The former director of the cancelled The Last of Us Online, Vinit Agarwal, revealed that the game was approximately 80% complete before Sony pulled the plug. Agarwal expressed his disappointment, having worked on the project for seven years, and noted that the decision was made to prioritize other studio projects. He has since founded a new studio, applying lessons learned from the experience.
Samson Dev Diary Sheds More Light On What His Time In Tyndalston Entails
A new developer diary for Samson: A Tyndalston Story provides insights into the game's narrative and gameplay mechanics, including details about the protagonist Samson's personality and motivations. Voice actor Ronan Summers and the voice director shared information about the character's development. The article also briefly mentions other recent game releases and updates.
Beat-based dungeon crawlers, card-battling soccer sims and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games, including the multiplayer shooter Terminal War inspired by The Last of Us Factions, the rhythm-based dungeon crawler GridBeat, and the card-battling soccer sim Nutmeg. Other featured titles include the metal-themed roguelite Devil Jam, the stock market simulator Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, and the co-op tower defense game Salvation Denied.