Last of Us Online cancelled: Why was multiplayer Factions sequel axed?

The Last of Us Online has been cancelled. Here's why the multiplayer Factions sequel was binned by Naughty Dog.

Factions 2 is not canceled : r/thelastofusfactions

Why don't you say Factions 2 is cancelled and let's get this over with? : r/thelastofusfactions

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