Sony sent a cease-and-desist letter to fan modders developing a Last of Us Part II multiplayer mod, forcing them to cancel the project after months of work. The mod was allegedly monetized through Patreon, which likely triggered Sony's legal action, mirroring previous cases where paid mod access has drawn corporate intervention.
Sony Interactive Entertainment halted the release of an unofficial Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod developed by Specizer, which had been in development since January and was set to release this month. The mod featured custom perks, listening mechanics, and new maps, but Naughty Dog and PlayStation requested its cancellation via cease-and-desist letter.