The Last of Us Part 2
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The Last of Us 2’s multiplayer mod has been canceled after Sony issued a ‘request’
The fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II has been canceled after the creator, Speclizer, received a letter from Sony Interactive Entertainment requesting its removal. The mod, which had been in development since January and had paid supporters, will not be released, much to the disappointment of fans.
HBO boss continues to suggest The Last of Us Season 3 is the series' final season
HBO boss Casey Bloys has reiterated his belief that The Last of Us television series will conclude after its third season, despite showrunner Craig Mazin suggesting it might take longer. Bloys' recent comments suggest a potential shift in plans, possibly influenced by a more divided audience reaction to the second season compared to the first. Meanwhile, Mazin is also working on an adaptation of Baldur's Gate 3 for HBO.
The Last of Us season 3 might be the final season, according to HBO boss
HBO boss Casey Bloys indicated that The Last of Us season 3 is planned to be the final season of the television adaptation. The decision aligns with the pacing of the source material, with season 2 covering the first half of The Last of Us Part II and season 3 expected to cover the latter half. The show is anticipated to premiere in 2027.
Evening Reading - September 14, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including reviews for Marvel's Wolverine and Final Fantasy 7, details on Diablo 5's release window, and the shelving of The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod at Sony's request. It also touches on the Steam Deck pre-order availability and mentions the use of AI in content creation.
The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod shelved at Sony's request
A multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2 has been canceled after developer Speclizer received a letter from Sony Interactive Entertainment and Naughty Dog requesting its removal. This mod aimed to bring back a multiplayer component that was originally planned but later spun off and canceled by Naughty Dog.
The Last Of Us 2 Multiplayer Mod Canceled “On Behalf Of Sony,” Dev Says
A lead modder, @Speclizer_, announced that their multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II will not be released due to a request from Sony Interactive Entertainment. The modder expressed sadness but hopes to create original projects in the future. Naughty Dog had previously canceled its own ambitious multiplayer project, The Last of Us Online.
That Last of Us 2 multiplayer mod everyone was looking forward to has been killed by Sony
A highly anticipated multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2 has been canceled after Sony Interactive Entertainment sent a cease-and-desist letter to the modder, Speclizer. This marks the second time a multiplayer project for The Last of Us has been shut down by Sony, following the cancellation of Naughty Dog's own The Last of Us Online.
Sony letter spells the end for unreleased The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod, its creator says
A multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2, developed by Speclizer, has been cancelled following a letter from Sony Interactive Entertainment. The modder expressed sadness but indicated they would move on to original projects, while also mentioning a Patreon page for early access to a mod menu called Starlight. This action follows a similar instance where a fan game, Bloodborne Kart, had to be rebranded after contact from PlayStation.
Sony continues to anger fans as The Last Of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod axed
Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly forced the cancellation of a fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II on PC. The mod's creator, Speclizer, announced the termination following a request from Sony, drawing criticism from fans who view it as another 'terrible decision' by the company. This action comes after Sony also cancelled its own live service title, The Last of Us Online, in 2023.
Sony reportedly stops The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod in its tracks right before its launch: "Extremely sad…
Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly requested the cancellation of a fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2, preventing its planned release. The modder, Speclizer, expressed sadness but will move on to new projects. This news is disappointing as Naughty Dog's own multiplayer project, The Last of Us Online, was also canceled.
The Last of Us 2 multiplayer mod reportedly axed at the last moment by Sony
Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly halted the development of a fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II. The modder, 'Speclizer,' announced that they received a letter from Sony requesting the mod not be released, dashing hopes for a September launch. A multiplayer mode was previously canceled by Naughty Dog during the game's development.
A multiplayer mod for The Last of Us 2 was reportedly cancelled "at Sony's request"
A multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2 on PC has been cancelled after Sony Interactive Entertainment sent a request to the developers to cease work on the project. The modder, Speclizer, expressed sadness over the cancellation, which may have been due to a planned paid component via Patreon. This news follows the earlier cancellation of the official The Last of Us Online.
The Last of Us Part 2 Multiplayer Mod Cancelled at Sony’s Request
A planned multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2 on PC has been cancelled after Sony Interactive Entertainment reportedly contacted the mod maker and requested its non-release. This decision halts the public distribution of the fan-made PvP project.
Valve locks Australian Steam users out of age-restricted store pages if they don't have a credit card, even if…
Valve has implemented a new age verification policy on Steam for Australian users, requiring a credit card to access age-restricted content. This change, driven by the Australian government's Online Safety Act 2021, prevents users without a credit card from viewing games rated MA15+ or R18+, causing frustration among users who do not commonly use credit cards or have disabilities.
Physint goes from PlayStation to Xbox as Sony "unexpectedly" drops Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid…
Xbox has announced it will publish Hideo Kojima's upcoming action-espionage game, Physint, after PlayStation unexpectedly canceled the project. Kojima stated that PlayStation Studios informed him of the cancellation in mid-June, prompting a three-month search for a new partner, which led to the collaboration with Xbox. The article also touches on Sony's recent strategic decisions and Xbox's own challenges.
Neil Druckmann doubles down on distancing Naughty Dog from The Last of Us season 3, saying he had no involvement in the…
Neil Druckmann, creator of The Last of Us, has stated that neither he nor Naughty Dog had any creative involvement in the upcoming third season of the HBO adaptation. While Naughty Dog remains the steward of the IP, Druckmann emphasized that his focus is on other upcoming projects related to The Last of Us.
The Last Of Us director ‘isn’t done’ with the series as he teases new game
Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann has indicated that there are multiple 'The Last of Us' projects in development, suggesting a future for the franchise beyond the upcoming TV show season. While not directly involved in the TV adaptation of Part 2, Druckmann confirmed Naughty Dog is still the steward of the IP and is excited to share details on new games when the time is right.
The Last of Us Studio is Not Part of Season 3’s Production With HBO, Isn’t Done With the IP
Naughty Dog president Neil Druckmann confirmed the studio is not involved in the creative direction of HBO's The Last of Us Season 3, though they remain the stewards of the IP and have other projects in the works. The article also touches on the cancellation of Naughty Dog's ambitious live-service multiplayer game, The Last of Us Online, due to resource allocation concerns.
Nvidia says it's only targeting "photorealistic" games with DLSS 5, but am I the only one who thinks…
The author expresses concern that Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology, intended for "photorealistic" games, risks homogenizing art styles and detracting from the unique visual design of many titles. While Nvidia assures developers have control, the underlying AI's focus on photorealism is seen as a step backward from artistic diversity.
Nvidia is trying to push DLSS 5 again but this time only one game is using it
Nvidia is relaunching its controversial AI upscaling technology, DLSS 5, with support only in NBA 2K27. The technology was previously criticized for making games look worse and has been shown to decrease performance by up to 60% on supported hardware. Despite Nvidia's claims of photorealism, early examples and modded applications have yielded poor results across various game art styles.
