Naughty Dog reveals two new The Last of Us projects, while Denuvo sees a victory in anti-piracy efforts.
Naughty Dog provided some significant insights into their future projects during The Last of Us Day celebrations, hinting at two new ventures within the popular series. As reported by Destructoid, these projects are described as being in “very early stages” and are expected to “expand the canon of The Last of Us beyond Part I and Part II.” However, specifics about whether these are games, sequels, or something else entirely remain undisclosed. This announcement comes on the heels of Speclizer’s fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part 2 being shelved due to a letter on behalf of Sony, as noted by GamesHub.
In other industry news, reports from Destructoid indicate that the anti-piracy service Denuvo scored a significant win as DenuvOwO, a major opposition group, disbanded following a lawsuit aimed at another cracking group, Voices38. The lawsuit has reportedly led to a chilling effect across similar groups, impacting the distribution of Denuvo-cracked games and possibly reshaping the landscape of anti-piracy in gaming.
Blizzard Entertainment also made headlines today with updates on their World of Warcraft series. According to GamesHub, the company teased its next expansion, “The Last Titan,” with a spotlight on the return of Northrend, promising more details in 2027 after the release of the “Midnight’s Eclipse” patch. Additionally, as GameSpot reported, the ongoing beta for World of Warcraft: Forever continues to expand rapidly, reflecting high player interest ahead of its full launch on November 4.
On the Activision front, significant changes have been announced for player experience in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 as reported by GameSpot. Notably, 2XP tokens will now only count down when players are actively in a match, rather than ticking away during menu activities or match searches—a change likely to be well-received by players who want to maximize their gaming sessions.
Lastly, a new indie game titled DinoBones: Tidy Up the Museum has made its debut on Steam, blending elements of Pokemon Snap’s exploration with Jurassic Park’s iconic dinosaur themes. According to GameRant, players are tasked with the engaging challenge of identifying, collecting, and assembling thousands of dinosaur bones to restore a museum’s collection, offering a fresh twist for fans of cozy simulation games.
