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The Last of Us Online Director Says Former Colleagues Still Call it “The Best Multiplayer Game”
Former director Vinit Agarwal revealed that colleagues still consider the cancelled The Last of Us Online to be the best multiplayer game they've played. Naughty Dog cancelled the project in December 2023 due to its massive scope and the need to prioritize single-player narrative games. Agarwal, who worked on the title for seven years, expressed devastation but understanding for the decision.
The Last of Us Online was "the best multiplayer game" many Naughty Dog devs had "ever played," ex…
Former Naughty Dog developer Vinit Agarwal stated that the canceled multiplayer game, The Last of Us Online, was considered by many ex-colleagues to be the best multiplayer game they had ever played. Despite being approximately 80% complete, the live service title was canceled, leading Agarwal to vow that future projects he works on will be released.
Cancelled The Last of Us Online director says it was 'the best multiplayer game' the team had ever played
Former game director Vinit Agarwal described the cancelled multiplayer game The Last of Us Online as 'the best multiplayer game [the team] ever played.' Agarwal revealed the project was approximately 80 percent complete before its cancellation, which was reportedly made to prioritize another game directed by Neil Druckmann.
Following game's cancellation, The Last of Us multiplayer director vows he's "never going to let what I work on not see the light of day again"
Vinit Agarwal, former director of Naughty Dog's cancelled The Last of Us multiplayer game, has vowed to ensure future projects he works on are released. Agarwal expressed disappointment that the ambitious multiplayer title, which he claims was 80% complete, will not see the light of day. He shared that former colleagues still praise the cancelled game's quality.
The Last of Us Online’s Cancellation Was a Good Decision, Says Microsoft Game Studios Co-Founder
Microsoft Game Studios co-founder Laura Fryer stated that the cancellation of The Last of Us Online was a positive decision, preventing Naughty Dog from falling into the sunk cost fallacy. She criticized the project's handling and lack of planning, emphasizing that supporting a live service game would have jeopardized the studio's focus on single-player narrative titles.
Uncharted Dev Hints At A Potential New Title
Speculation about a new Uncharted title is mounting following a social media post by Uncharted: The Lost Legacy director Shaun Escayg. Naughty Dog president Neil Druckmann also hinted at a new project, potentially not related to The Last of Us. Separately, Vinit Agarwal revealed that the 80% complete multiplayer game The Last of Us Online was canceled just before its public announcement.
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.
The Last of Us multiplayer game director learned of the game's cancellation a day before the public
Vinit Agarwal, the game director for the canceled The Last of Us multiplayer project, revealed in a recent interview that he learned of the game's cancellation just one day before the public announcement. The project, developed by Naughty Dog, was officially scrapped earlier this year.
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.
The Last of Us Part 3 hopium will never die as former Naughty Dog lead confirms the studio's secret game besides Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet has been in the works for at least 3 years
Former Naughty Dog game director Vinit Agarwal has hinted at a secret project in development at the studio, separate from 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet'. This has fueled speculation among fans about the possibility of The Last of Us Part 3, especially given Agarwal's previous role on The Last of Us Online and Naughty Dog's history with trilogies. The project has reportedly been in the works for at least three years.
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.
The Last of Us Online was roughly 80% complete when it was cancelled, claims former director
Former Naughty Dog director Vinit Agarwal claims the cancelled The Last of Us online game was approximately 80 percent complete when development ceased. Agarwal stated that the project was cancelled to prioritize Neil Druckmann's next game, describing the decision as devastating after seven years of work. The cancellation occurred shortly before it was publicly announced.
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 Multiplayer Was 80% Complete Before Cancellation, Spent 7 Years in Development
The standalone multiplayer game for The Last of Us was approximately 80% complete and had been in development for seven years before its cancellation. Game director Vinit Agarwal revealed that Naughty Dog had to choose between finishing this project or Neil Druckmann's next game, ultimately prioritizing the latter. The multiplayer game received significant funding during the COVID-19 pandemic due to a boom in online gaming.
Canceled Last Of Us Online Game Was "Very Close To Done" And Doing "Really Well Internally," Says Dev
Former Naughty Dog developer Vinit Agarwal revealed that the canceled Last of Us online multiplayer game was nearly 80% complete and performing well internally before its cancellation in December 2023. Agarwal stated that resources were shifted away from the ambitious live-service title to focus on future single-player games, a decision he found devastating after seven years of work.
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.
