A fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II, spearheaded by Speclizer since January, was close to release but was canceled after Sony Interactive Entertainment sent a cease-and-desist letter.

Naughty Dog has indicated they are pursuing other projects, with Neil Druckmann teasing upcoming The Last of Us efforts, though there is no confirmation of any multiplayer plans.

Instead of continuing the fan project, the modder plans to pivot to an entirely original project.

A brief gameplay glimpse was released online and linked to related coverage from MP1st and social channels.

The mod reportedly included a Patreon-based payment component, which may have drawn additional scrutiny.

The piece frames the situation as part of a broader risk to fan preservation efforts when rights holders intervene, highlighting tensions between community projects and rights holders.

Overall tone underscores the precarious nature of modding under corporate copyright enforcement, with hopes the creator will continue in future projects.

The mod drew significant attention on YouTube, with thousands of views and a recent update suggesting it was near a playable state.

The mod featured custom multiplayer elements—perks, listening mechanics, new maps—and was showcased extensively on YouTube, including footage of its progress.

In development since January and partly funded via Patreon, the mod was slated for release and highlighted by creators with multiple maps, new perks, and a reworked enemy-tracking mechanic.

Planned features included listening mechanics to detect enemy positions, various perks, and multiple maps not present in the base game.

A brief biographical note about the author, Andy, and his PC Gamer history appears at the end.