The Last of Us Part 1 developer refutes "cash grab" claim regarding the upcoming remake

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When The Last of Us Part 1 Remake premiered worldwide, there was a myriad set of reactions from fans. The immediate feedback was polarizing, with some excited at the opportunity to relive Part 1 as a remake and others branding it a mere cash grab. One of the developers recently came out defending the project against the latter claim by explaining the level of effort that has gone into it so far.

Often considered one of the greatest video games ever made, the title has legions of ardent fans who have been waiting for some new developments regarding the series. A live-action TV series is already in the works, and Naughty Dogs has also confirmed that they are working on a massive multiplayer title in the same universe as The Last of Us.

Robert Morrison is a developer with impressive titles under his belt, including The Last of Us Part 1, God of War (2018), Injustice 2, and Resident Evil 7. He recently posted on his Twitter account, engaging with the sentiment that the upcoming remake is merely a cash grab effort from the developers.

Rubbishing such claims, Morrison stated that the game was "the most meticulously built and crafted project" that he has been a part of in his entire career. The remake supposedly has "the highest level of care and attention" given to it. He further clarified that the pricing of the title was not under his control and its worth would be "subjective to each individual."

He concluded by saying:

The response to his Twitter thread has been twofold, with some coming out in support and stating that they are excited about The Last of Us Part 1 Remake and others mentioning that the project could both be a cash grab and one that is being made by passionate people.

Those in the former group pointed out that this