The Last of Us Part II multiplayer mod canceled after Sony request

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IGN reports modder Speclizer said a PvP multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II on PC will not be released after being contacted by Sony Interactive Entertainment and asked not to publish the project. Speclizer began the mod in January 2026, uploaded 25 minutes of gameplay in June, and had expected to release it in September. The project included a payment component via Patreon, and Speclizer described the cancellation as "extremely sad."

• What happened: IGN reports modder Speclizer received a letter on behalf of Sony Interactive Entertainment requesting that their PC PvP multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II not be released, and the modder says the project will not be published.
• Why it matters: The mod was a community-built PvP conversion of a single-player game that had visible preview gameplay and a Patreon payment component, so its cancellation halts a partly public and partly funded fan project.
• Context: According to IGN, development began in January 2026, 25 minutes of gameplay were uploaded in June, and the modder had expected to release the mod in September; the IGN report does not include a public statement from Sony.
• What next: Speclizer said via social media they are moving on to a different, original project and asked followers to continue supporting their work; IGN reports no further release plans for this mod.