The people in charge of monetization aren’t exactly the people in the video game industry that players love the most. However, we can all agree that they are important numbers for developers. No one is going to release a new title, much less a multiplayer one, if they don’t know how they’re going to make money from it. That’s why the latest news from Naughty dog They cause great concern in society. In the midst of a dramatic wave of layoffs and while there are rumors that point to The Last of Us multiplayer development freezewe learned that the “Lead Monetization Designer” has also left the company.
A farewell that heightens anxiety about the future of The Last of Us
News found primarily thanks to the community can be checked in the account Anders Howard’s LinkedIn. The developer, who joined Naughty Dog last November, is ending his tenure with the company after eleven months working on “system development and product leadership for a multiplayer game set in The Last of Us universe.” The truth is that the news is not positive at all, especially considering this He is an in-demand talent in the industry.. The main success of his resume was the design of monetization Fortnite help create a battle pass and develop progress through it.
Anders Howard’s departure from the company reinforces the idea that The Last of Us multiplayer project is paralyzed. His presence will be key to the launch as for video game maintenance. However, a developer like Naughty Dog doesn’t need this type of figure for the rest of their projects. However, it should be noted that until now The circumstances of his departure are not clear.. Although in these circumstances everything points to a dismissal, it is also possible that the developer decided to leave the company of his own free will.
This is how the Naughty Dog fan account told the community.
Although news about The Last of Us multiplayer continues There has been no official statement from Naughty Dog. This situation is unusual for the company, which has otherwise had no problem denying, confirming or qualifying similar information. The truth is that on this occasion it seems especially important that they do. Without elaborating on Howard’s situation, it’s clear that a lot of developers have been laid off in recent weeks, and it wouldn’t hurt to have a clear picture of the situation.
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