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One of the most significant revelations involved leaks of The Last of Us Part II multiplayer mode, a component that Neil Druckmann had previously indicated would not be part of the game. In 2019, Druckmann asserted that the scope had grown too large for multiplayer inclusion, but recent leaks suggest otherwise.
The leaked footage appears to show a multiplayer mode reminiscent of the Factions mode from the original game, possibly a standalone project or paid DLC. Given Naughty Dog’s history with highly dedicated factions among fans, expectations for a multiplayer component are high, though the quality and gameplay details remain uncertain due to the leak's unfinished nature.