While the originalLast of Usgame is best known for its award-winning narrative, it also had a well-received online multiplayer component as well.The Last of Us 2was also expected to have its own multiplayer mode, though it’s been over a year since the game’s release with no official world on multiplayer. Rumor has it thatThe Last of Us 2’s multiplayer might end up being its own, standalone thing, and it’s possible that it may even include a battle royale mode.
As spotted by Push Square, YouTuber Speclizer has looked into assets that have been datamined fromThe Last of Us 2’s single-player code. A potential map for aLast of Us 2battle royale modehas been found, which will could potentially incorporate areas from the single-player game. They’ve also found evidence of a “compass,” a player count, and an emote wheel script, all commonly found in battle royale games.
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Other evidence pointing to aLast of Us 2battle royale mode include various gear that have been associated with the genre, suggesting players will need to loot for armor and equipment as is commonplace for the genre. However, it must be stressed that just because this seems to be pointing in the direction of aLast of Us 2battle royale, it doesn’t mean that’s the case. It’s also possible such a mode was considered but scrapped, and there’s always the chance that the multiplayer will never come at all. Needless to say,The Last of Us 2fansshould take this information with a massive grain of salt and keep their expectations in check until official word comes from Naughty Dog or Sony.
While it’s unclear if theLast of Us 2multiplayer mode will ever materialize, if it does happen, it will be interesting to see what form it takes. It’s easy to see how aLast of Usbattle royale could be hugely lucrative for Naughty Dog and Sony, but it’s also clear that fans are expecting aLast of UsFactions 2.0, something similar to the multiplayer from the first game but taken to the next level.
It does seem as thoughNaughty Dog has a standaloneLast of Us 2multiplayer experience in development, but fans will have to standby for an official announcement. In the meantime, one has to wonder if any otherLast of Us 2rumors will materialize. There have been persistent rumors that anofficialLast of Us 2PS5 portis in the works, though that too has yet to be announced.
The Last of Us 2is out now, exclusively for PlayStation 4.
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