REACTION - Naughty Dog continuing to focus on single player games is exciting, but Factions 2 should have seen the light of day
Bittersweet firefly.
By Jonathan Garrett
03/06/24
While it’s likely that Neil Druckmann will be somewhat reticent given how badly he was recently misquoted, in a Sony led interview no less, his recent sit down with the LA Times has clarified his approach to future Naughty Dog output. He mentioned multiple single player projects being in the works, which although enticing, does sting a little when you remember the original promise of Factions 2.
If the multiplayer spin off wasn’t up to their high bar standard, then of course it makes sense for them to reallocate resources and double down on what they do best. It would be tough to argue against such ironclad logic. But not every thing has to be a free to play, live service behemoth with constant seasonal updates to find success.
As much as I cannot wait to see what Neil and Naughty Dog are cooking, I sincerely hope that Factions 2 getting cancelled isn’t the end of their multiplayer efforts entirely. The Last of Us Remastered is still going strong after ten years, and there hasn’t been any meaningful updates for almost half a decade! It proves it can be done, if the mechanics provide enough longevity.
SOURCE: LA Times
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