Earlier this year, it seemed like Sony was going to drastically change its approach to gaming by adopting the live-service genre. The publisher had plans to bring some of its biggest franchises to the genre over the next couple of years, with hopes that it could launch 10 titles by March 2026. However, recent events have put this new direction in doubt. Not only are players growing disinterested in the live-service model, but Naughty Dog has also announced the cancelation of The Last of Us' online title after nearly four years of development.