Terminal War Is a Spiritual Successor to The Last of Us Factions You Didn't See Coming

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  • Primary Subject: Terminal War (formerly known as United State)
  • Key Update: Indie developer Albatross Interactive is self-funding a tactical 4v4 spiritual successor to the canceled The Last of Us Factions 2.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: March 26, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Terminal War is an upcoming 4v4 post-apocalyptic third-person shooter from Albatross Interactive, designed as a revival of the canceled The Last of Us Factions 2.

Are you still upset that The Last of Us Factions 2 was canceled?

In 2023, despite much anticipation from fans, it was officially canceled by Naughty Dog having been in production for over four years. However, hype for it never truly died, and now, it seems we're getting a revival in a way no one expected.

That revival is called Terminal War. Here's everything we know.

Terminal War: The Last of Us Factions 2 Revival

Terminal War, previously called United State, is being developed and self-funded by indie game developers Albatross Interactive. The game is being touted as the team's own version of the canceled The Last of Us Factions 2.

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Credit: Albatross Interactive

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Terminal War is a team-based third-person shooter set during a post-apocalyptic America in the late 1990s. Engage in 4v4 intense combat with unlimited ammo across cities, abandoned towns, and war-torn territories.

The team recently took to their social media to unveil an unofficial gameplay teaser. While the game looks extremely promising, we'll have to wait and see how the playable build looks. The devs have teased that an official gameplay trailer will be dropping soon.

When Will Terminal War Be Released?

Currently, there is no official release date for Terminal War.

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Credit: Albatross Interactive

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However, you can Wishlist the game on Steam to stay updated with its development. There is currently no news on whether or not Terminal War will be released on Xbox, PS5, or Mac.

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