The Last of Us Online Was 80% Done When Naughty Dog Killed It. The Director Found Out 24 Hours Before You Did.

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Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Online was 80% complete before being cancelled

intermediate Published 11 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Understand the context of project cancellation
  2. Analyze the potential reasons behind the cancellation
  3. Learn from the experience of the director and the team
  4. Apply the lessons to your own project management practices
Who Needs to Know This

Game developers and project managers can learn from this example of a cancelled project, and how to handle similar situations in their own teams

Key Insight

💡 Even a nearly complete project can be cancelled, highlighting the importance of adaptability in game development

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💡 The Last of Us Online was 80% done before being cancelled!
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