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Conversely, TLOU2's reception has been fraught with controversy. Ryan argues that the game’s controversial narrative, which many saw as a betrayal of the original's tone, led to widespread disappointment and a mass exodus from its fanbase. Naughty Dog's response—downplaying ongoing updates and remaining largely silent on upcoming features like the multiplayer Factions mode or potential FPS upgrades—has done little to reassure fans.