- The development of The Last of Us multiplayer mod has been shut down.
- The mod team received a cease-and-desist letter on behalf of Sony and Naughty Dog.
- Funded by Patreon, the mod was supposed to launch this month and was showing incredible progress.
PlayStation’s horrid live-service strategy has arguably been the biggest thorn in its side ever since the PS5 generation started. The company has invested hundreds of millions in a dozen titles, half of which have ended up being cancelled, while the others have failed to attract a sizeable audience.
One of these canned games was The Last of Us online, which was thrown in the trash can after seven years of development. Now, Sony has even stopped the production of a fan-made multiplayer mod for the game, sending a cease-and-desist order.
Why it matters: Sony has failed to develop a multiplayer offering for The Last of Us in the last seven years. Hence, shutting down a fan-made and community-funded project is akin to shooting itself in the foot.
Hey everyone, as you all know, the TLOU 2 Multiplayer mod that has been in development since January was supposed to release this month. Unfortunately I recently received a letter on behalf of Sony Interactive Entertainment requesting for the mod not to be released. Extremely sad…
— Speclizer (@Speclizer_) September 13, 2026
Production of the fan-made The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod has been shut down after the development team received a cease-and-desist letter from Sony. Funded through Patreon, the multiplayer mod was supposed to launch this month and has been in development since January by Speclizer.
The mod team even released extended footage of the multiplayer this Summer, showcasing interesting new features like perks, new maps, and many more that weren’t part of The Last of Us Part 2. The mod showcased incredible progress in a short amount of time, with 4v4 playable in the extended trailer.
However, according to Speclizer, the mod will never see the light of day now due to a request from Naughty Dog and Sony. The Japanese giant shutting down an unofficial mod like this isn’t something out of the ordinary. But considering how Naughty Dog released The Last of Us Part 2 without an online component, fans were only trying to fill the gap the company had left.
Sony also cancelled the standalone multiplayer game despite it being 80% complete after over hundreds of millions in investment. Hence, it won’t be wrong to say the mod team was giving the community something it has been craving for years.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devotedly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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