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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You won't be playing The Last of Us online.

Face It, You'll Never Get To Play The Last Of Us Multiplayer Again

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

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