Overview
- Shuhei Yoshida, former head of PlayStation Studios, disclosed that he played 'The Last of Us Online' and found it to be a great experience.
- The game, also known as 'Factions,' was canceled in 2023 after Bungie advised Naughty Dog on the extensive effort required for live service game development.
- Naughty Dog chose to focus on single-player projects, including 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet,' rather than pursuing the live service model.
- Yoshida clarified that PlayStation Studios are not forced to develop live service games, though aligning with company initiatives can increase project approval chances.
- PlayStation has significantly reduced its live service game slate, with only a few titles like Bungie's 'Marathon' and Haven Studio's 'Fairgame$' still in development.