A modder known as Specilizer has released a multiplayer modification for The Last of Us Part 2, offering players a chance to engage in player-versus-player combat. The mod, which features a lobby system and matches playable on both custom and story-derived maps, is slated for a September release. This development comes after the cancellation of Sony's official multiplayer project, The Last of Us Online.
The mod has been in development since January, with Specilizer documenting the process through a series of YouTube videos. These videos provide insight into the challenges and progression of creating the multiplayer experience. The modded version showcases tense one-on-one shootouts and aims to recreate a competitive experience reminiscent of the original The Last of Us's multiplayer mode. The original game's multiplayer was praised for its effective integration within the game's engine. Players with a PC capable of running The Last of Us Part 2 may find this mod a viable way to experience multiplayer content for the sequel later this year. The trailer released by Specilizer offers a 25-minute look at the mod in action, demonstrating matchmaking and gameplay scenarios.