We don't know a whole lot about The Last of Us: Part II, but we arguably don't need to. It's going to be another hard hitting thriller from Naughty Dog, and for many, seeing the continued story of Ellie and Joel will be more than enough. Of course, one thing we do know is that multiplayer mode Factions will be making a return, and a recent job listing sheds a tiny bit of light on this aspect of the game.
Spotted by DualShockers, the job specification for Multiplayer Server Programmer states the following:
We are looking for a server programmer who loves constructing a scalable, stable, and secure ecosystem of services for players to enjoy. You will usher them through the entire multiplayer experience, from first login, through matchmaking, and then granting rewards players can use to customize their characters in the store. As one of the caretakers of the live environment, you will be a critical part of the team that launches the game’s services.
It's hardly revolutionary, but it appears that players will be able to customise their survivors via an in-game store. We imagine this will operate similarly to Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, meaning there will likely be some microtransactions for cosmetic goodies. We'll obviously have to wait and see what Sony says -- hopefully we'll learn much more this year.
[source dualshockers.com, via naughtydog.com]
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2020 release
Is the multiplayer in games like Last of Us and Uncharted actually any good? I’ve never played them in multiplayer as I thought with them being purely made for the single player story that they were added on as an afterthought and would be rubbish, maybe I’ve missed out but bet it’s the main story that makes the games what they are.
@MaccaMUFC Uncharted's multiplayers are all garbage. The Last of Us' multiplayer, however, is absolutely amazing. Hell, I'd personally go as far as to say that it's one of the best MP games of all time, and definitely a personal favorite.
One of those "nobody asked for, but doesn't hurt to have one."
@Badboyfx86 Or they can launch single player story in 2019 then release online functions on 2020 kinda what rockstar did with RDR2
I really hope Part II's MP is as great as the first one. I've put over a thousand hours into Factions. It's the only thing keeping me from letting go off my PS+ subscription. It's one of the reasons I put so much of a time sink into my PS4. It's honestly the best MP game on console since Black Ops, and it's a shame people (especially on here) overlook it for one reason or another. More people should try it out.
Interesting. So the question is, how long on average does it take to set something like that up? Could give us a good guess at the game's release schedule.
@CK97 Interesting, I’ve got TLoU Remastered but no PS Plus so I wouldn’t be surprised if the servers are dead after being out so long but also can’t find out anyway due to no PS Plus to play online or can I? I never tried because I only play PS4 exclusives for single player.
The Last of Us' multiplayer was brilliant. Looking forward to seeing how they expand on it and improve it.
@Amplified Ya that’d be good
@MaccaMUFC the game is still alive and well. The only issue you're going to against is the try hards that plauge the game. Otherwise, it's survival setting makes for intense matches. Get PS+ for a month and try it out and see how much you like it.
Uncharted 2 and 3 had amazing multiplayer which carried over to make a great TLOU multiplayer.
Uncharted 4s multiplayer was terrible and really poorly supported, lacked sooo many features of U3. Hopefully they commit to supporting TLOU2 multiplayer.
@MaccaMUFC Besides the occasional arrogant a-holes, its actually a really fun mp.Also the main reason I still have ps plus. It's a tactical mp where team work actually matters, not a bunch of dip sticks jumping left and right in the air until they kill you. They are a few gimmicks that allow players to manipulate moves to get an advantage such as shoulder switching around a corner, but with the right team they dont stand a chance. Definitely worth a shot.
Loooooove tlou mp!!! Its so addictive and love how tactical it is compared to just about every other mp game out there
"and then granting rewards players can use to customize their characters in the store."
so expect microtransactions then?
Last of Us multiplayer is soooo good, can't wait to see what improvements they bring in part 2.
@huyi There were micro transactions in the first so it shouldn't really come as a surprise. But it was only ever vanity items.
I find multi player boring. Im all about campaign. Although the multi player in watch dogs was interesting! People turned up in the campaign! Just exploring the city making your way to a mission then your being hacked or roll up to a highrise parking some one working on a barricade! I thought was quite cool. I've tried destiny and elderscrolls online meh apart from the story based game very little enjoyment for me. But so looking forward to this game naughty dog Big fan right here! Thanks for the read.
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