Naughty Dog share details of upcoming The Last of Us standalone multiplayer game

Fans of the popular video game franchise, "The Last of Us," have been eagerly awaiting news about an upcoming standalone multiplayer game. The game's developer, Naughty Dog, has recently announced that “Factions” multiplayer mode has evolved into something much larger and more ambitious, warranting its own full game.

The original "The Last of Us'' game featured a popular multiplayer mode called "Factions", which allowed players to form teams and compete against each other in survival battles. Fans were expecting a similar mode to be included in "The Last of Us Part II," but the developer, Neil Druckmann, has stated that the vision of the team has grown beyond just an additional mode.

Druckmann explains, "What started out as a multiplayer mode, has evolved due to the team's ambition." This suggests that the multiplayer game will be much more than just a simple survival battle mode. Some  rumors and predictions based on released concept art suggest that the game could be a third-person battle royale type game, which would be a new and exciting addition to the franchise.

Additionally, Naughty Dog has also confirmed that the multiplayer game will feature new story and characters, which will add an even deeper level of immersion for players. The developer has not yet revealed any specific details about the game's plot or gameplay, but fans are eagerly awaiting any new information.

With the success of the single player story games, the huge fan base and the developer's ambition, the upcoming The Last of Us multiplayer game has high expectations to meet. The game is expected to release in 2023 and Fans are excited to see how the multiplayer mode has evolved and what new experiences the game will offer.