The Last of Us is one of PlayStation’s most prestigious franchises, only appearing on consoles and PC so far. But Sony apparently considered a mobile game for the post-apocalyptic series with Tencent, a new court filing reveals.
PlayStation Studios head of mobile Olivier Courtemanche provided a declaration as part of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s lawsuit against Tencent. While the sworn statement revolves around Tencent and its developer Aurora Studios creating Light of Motiram, Courtemanche disclosed that his team met in China last year with those companies to discuss The Last of Us.
“I traveled with members of my team to Shenzhen, China, in July 2024 to discuss a variety of partnership opportunities with Tencent and its game studios, including Aurora Studios. With respect to Aurora Studios, we went into the meeting under the impression that they wanted to do a potential collaboration for The Last of Us,” Courtemanche said in the filing.
It’s interesting to see how major companies like Sony are exploring collaborations, especially with such a beloved franchise like The Last of Us. It highlights the growing dynamics in the gaming industry. Looking forward to seeing how this evolves!
Tencent. This could really change the dynamics of gaming, allowing for new creative ideas and broader audience reach. It’s fascinating to think about how such partnerships might influence the future of beloved franchises like The Last of Us.