Naughty Dog Hiring for 'Studio's First Standalone Multiplayer Game' - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 09 June 2021 / 1,400 Views
Naughty Dog released its last game, The Last of Us Part II, in June 2020. The developer has kept its focus on single-play experiences with recent franchises like Uncharted and The Last of Us, as well as the Jak and Daxter series in the early 2000's and the Crash Bandicoot series in the 90's.
The first-party PlayStation studio is looking to expand, according to a new job listing. The developer is hiring for a level and environment designer to work on it's first multiplayer-focused game.
"Embark on Naughty Dog’s newest adventure – the studio’s first standalone multiplayer game!" reads the job listing. "We’re seeking to bring the same level of ambition and quality of our signature, story-driven games to this unique multiplayer project. This is a rare opportunity to make an impact in your discipline and craft an experience that will be enjoyed and shared by millions of players around the world.
"Our level design process is based around giving the designer the maximum amount of control and flexibility over the design of the space: rather than assembling prefabs, our level designers model directly in 3D. If you're someone who can create realistic spaces with strong identity and compelling gameplay, we would love to talk to you! "
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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Not the approach I like, but well let's see what comes out of it.
Guess they won't be adding Factions to The Last of Us Part II...
I prefer games that have a great singleplayer and multiplayer component, if it suits the genre. The first Last of Us and Uncharted 2 - 4 were all strong in this regard. I can;t get excited about multiplayer only titles.
Well, crap. How do you tell a good story in multiplayer? That would be a first.
I'm really excited for this. A lot of Naughty Dog multiplayer games are way better than they should be for being allegedly "tacked on" at times. Uncharted 2's multiplayer is still my favorite!
As long as we get our single player games as well. Online multiplayer games aren't for me but are great for those that like them.
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