Naughty Dog Announces Two Upcoming Single-Player Games: Ambitious and Brand-New
Naughty Dog cancels The Last of Us Online, focusing on two ambitious and brand-new single-player games currently in development Stay tuned for exciting new experiences from this renowned game studio
Naughty Dog has decided to cancel its multiplayer game for The Last of Us, opting to focus on developing single-player games instead. The studio has confirmed that it is currently working on at least two unannounced projects, although the details are being kept under wraps. Despite the speculation surrounding a potential The Last of Us: Part III following the success of the series, Naughty Dog has neither confirmed nor ruled out the possibility of its development. An outline for the game exists, but the decision to proceed with its production has not been finalized.
Is there a possibility of Naughty Dog returning to the Uncharted series? It's unlikely, as the company has stated that it is "done" with the franchise. However, a different team could potentially create their own Uncharted game. Neil Druckmann of Naughty Dog is currently working on writing and directing a new game, although details about it have not been revealed yet.
"The demand for The Last of Us: Part III is clear from our fans, it's a topic that comes up frequently," Druckmann acknowledged. "However, our focus is already on our next project and the decision has been finalized. I can't disclose any details at this time."
There are speculations that Naughty Dog may explore a new genre, such as fantasy, for their upcoming game. While nothing is confirmed, it is known that Naughty Dog is actively working on at least two new single-player games.
Naughty Dog announced the cancellation of The Last of Us Online, citing the need to allocate all resources to the game and its post-launch content for an extended period. This decision was made to avoid compromising the development of single-player games, which the studio is known for. Naughty Dog will now be exclusively prioritizing the creation of single-player narrative games over live-service games.
Naughty Dog's next release is The Last of Us: Part II Remastered, which comes to PS5 in January.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I'm both excited and a bit disappointed by Naughty Dog's decision to cancel The Last of Us Online and focus on single-player games. On the one hand, I'm thrilled that the studio is doubling down on what it does best: creating immersive and emotionally resonant single-player experiences. The Last of Us and Uncharted series are two of my all-time favorites, and I can't wait to see what new worlds and stories Naughty Dog has in store for us.
On the other hand, I'm disappointed that we won't be getting a multiplayer component for The Last of Us. I've had a lot of fun with the multiplayer in previous Naughty Dog games, and I was looking forward to seeing what they could do with a more robust and dedicated online experience. However, I understand the studio's decision to prioritize single-player games, and I'm confident that they'll deliver something truly special with their upcoming projects.
