Last of Us Multiplayer Title to Be Standalone; More Info Out in 2023 

When The Last of Us 2 was released two years ago, it split public opinion as oodles of gamers had some gripes about its storytelling while others found it to be perfect just as it was. However, in the middle of these differences, what united fans was unhappiness over the omission of Factions, the multiplayer experience found in the first game. 

The RPG’s scintillating plot has always been its best-selling point, but that does not take anything away from Factions. Regardless of our preferences, it must be admitted that multiplayer is an essential component of modern gaming, whose absence might kick up a fuss. 

While Naughty Dog quickly dissipated the misery surrounding the multiplayer game mode by confirming its development, the company soon went silent for years. With no official updates, gamers were left at the mercy of leakers.  

Many insiders suggested that The Last of Us’ PS5 Remake would pack the new Factions mode, but as it happens, they were wrong. 

During the Summer Game Fest today, Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann announced that the next Last of Us multiplayer game would be a standalone title set in the franchise’s universe.  

While not much is known about the upcoming thrilling apocalyptic title, a screenshot shared during the event indicated that fans will be introduced to a massive city (that appears to be San Francisco) in the US as the primary setting, along with a couple of new characters. 

As for specifics, neither do we know when this standalone multiplayer game will release nor what it will be called. Druckmann stated that fans will have to wait till 2023 to find out more concrete details about the project as the studio isn’t quite ready to unveil the experience just yet. 

Now coming to the other ‘The Last of Us’ related news, Naughty Dog confirmed the remake of the original game along with a trailer. The remake will be called The Last of Us Part 1 and hit the shelves on September 2, 2022. 

About The Last of Us Part II

The Last of Us Part II is a an action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation 4. The game is set 5 years after the events of the first game.

Players control Ellie on her journey for revenge against The Wolves, a faction which has set up in Seattle. On her journey, Ellie fights against survivors of the Cordyceps apocalypse and new variants of the infected. The game mixes elements of stealth and gun-play in vast areas, allowing players to approach the situation as they see fit. The Last of Us Part 2 received an overall positive reception and has gone on to win several Game of the Year awards.