NEIL DRUCKMANN teases idea for third The Last of Us game

In recent gaming news, "The Last of Us" co-creator Neil Druckmann reveals he has developed a concept for a possible third installment in the critically acclaimed series. This information came to light in the documentary "Grounded 2: Making The Last of Us Part 2." Druckmann clarified that previous reports misinterpreted his comments about continuing the series' narrative. He had written a story based on Tommy's character following the events of "The Last of Us: Part 2," intended to be a smaller project, not a full-fledged game. While the Tommy-centric story was shelved due to other priorities at Naughty Dog, the idea of "The Last of Us Part 3" is not off the table. Druckmann mentioned that, although there is no story at the moment, the new concept excites him just as much as the previous games. As of April 2023, details on the progress of this potential sequel are scarce, and the focus could shift to another project rumored to be a new IP with a sci-fi setting.

Is a third "The Last of Us" game currently in development?

No official confirmation regarding the development of "The Last of Us Part 3" has been given, and as of the last update from Neil Druckmann, only a concept exists, with no story fleshed out yet.

"The Last of Us" series, developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, is a post-apocalyptic action-adventure game widely praised for its narrative depth, character development, and environmental storytelling. The original game was released in 2013 for the PlayStation 3, with a remastered version for PlayStation 4 and the sequel "The Last of Us Part 2" hitting the market in 2020. These games are known for their emotional storytelling and groundbreaking achievements in graphical fidelity and gameplay mechanics. The franchise has also expanded into other media, including a successful comic book run and an upcoming television series adaptation by HBO.