The Last of Us is one of the most iconic games of the last decade, and it’s finally getting the multiplayer spin-off that fans have been waiting for. The game was originally supposed to launch alongside The Last of Us Part II but was delayed indefinitely. Now, according to a recent job listing on the Naughty Dog website, it seems that The Last of Us Multiplayer will be coming to PlayStation 4, in addition to PlayStation 5.
The job listing is for an associate multiplayer quality assurance tester who will work on both PS4 and PS5 systems. This strongly suggests that The Last of Us Multiplayer will be a cross-gen title, just like The Last of Us Part II. The job listing also states that the game will be a standalone multiplayer project, which suggests that it is the only multiplayer game currently in development at Naughty Dog.
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While Naughty Dog has not confirmed whether The Last of Us Multiplayer will be a PS5 exclusive or if it will also launch on PS4, it seems logical to bring the game to the older console as well. PlayStation’s internal studios have a good track record of bringing their games to old-gen hardware, as seen with Sony Santa Monica’s God of War Ragnarok, which launched for PS4 back in November 2022.
It’s also possible that Naughty Dog will release The Last of Us Multiplayer on PC and PS5 before downscaling it to run on PS4. However, this may result in a visually inferior version for PS5. Given that the multiplayer spin-off has been in development for at least two years, it wouldn’t be surprising if it launches on both consoles at the same time.
Neil Druckmann, Co-President of Naughty Dog, confirmed during the 2022 Summer Fest that The Last of Us Multiplayer is on its way. However, the game doesn’t have a firm release date yet. In January of this year, Naughty Dog teased fans with a piece of artwork, claiming that more information on the title will be shared later this year. “The project is shaping up to be a fresh, new experience from our studio, but one rooted in Naughty Dog’s passion for delivering incredible stories, characters, and gameplay,” the studio said in a press release.
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The Last of Us Multiplayer has been highly anticipated ever since it was announced back in 2019. The original game’s multiplayer mode was a surprise hit, with its unique blend of stealth, survival, and PvP gameplay. The Last of Us Part II’s single-player campaign received critical acclaim, but fans were disappointed that the multiplayer mode was absent from the game.
The Last of Us Multiplayer promises to be a standalone experience, meaning that it will likely have its own story, characters, and gameplay mechanics. Naughty Dog has a reputation for delivering exceptional storytelling and characters, so fans can expect the same level of quality from the multiplayer spin-off. However, it remains to be seen how the studio will approach the gameplay mechanics and whether it will be as groundbreaking as the original’s multiplayer mode.
In conclusion, The Last of Us Multiplayer is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the franchise, and it’s likely that it will arrive on both PS4 and PS5. Fans have been eagerly anticipating the game for years, and with Naughty Dog’s track record of delivering exceptional gaming experiences, it’s sure to be worth the wait.
