**H2: Naughty Dog’s Game Director Confirms Ongoing Development of The Last of Us Multiplayer**
Naughty Dog’s Game Director, Vinit Agarwal, recently confirmed that he is still working on the multiplayer component of The Last of Us (TLOU). This statement comes in response to rumors suggesting that the project may have been put on hold or even canceled.
**H3: Rumors of TLOU Multiplayer’s Demise**
Bloomberg’s Jason Schreir reported earlier this year that Sony had “paused” production on the title. Following this report, various rumors started circulating, with some claiming that Naughty Dog had quietly canceled the project. One supposed ‘insider’ went as far as to declare it “dead.” However, these claims have yet to be confirmed by an official source.
**H3: Naughty Dog’s Response**
Naughty Dog has not commented officially on the cancellation of TLOU multiplayer. Instead, they released a statement in early 2023, acknowledging the fan excitement for the game but expressing the need for more development time:
“We know many of you have been looking forward to hearing more about our The Last of Us multiplayer game. We’re incredibly proud of the job our studio has done thus far, but as development has continued, we’ve realized what is best for the game is to give it more time.”
They further promised that their team would continue working on the project while also developing other games, including a new single-player experience.
**H3: What’s Next for TLOU Multiplayer?**
Despite the rumors, it is clear that Naughty Dog remains committed to developing The Last of Us multiplayer. As fans await more updates, they can take comfort in the assurance from Agarwal and the official statement from Naughty Dog.
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