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

IT'S OVER. The Last of Us Online is CANCELLED

Factions Live service is called but that doesn't mean we wont get a Factions game with The Last of Us 3. : r/thelastofusfactions