Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann recently hinted at the possibility ofThe Last of Us 3in an interview promoting the HBO series based on the Sony’s blockbuster franchise.The Last of Usfranchise has been a massive success for Sony and the PlayStation brand, with both games released so far earning near-universal acclaim and selling millions of copies. This success is a big reason why HBO has decided to move forward with aLast of UsTV show, the first season of which is adapting the original game.
HBO has invested a lot inThe Last of UsTV series, and with Neil Druckmann himself involved with its development, it stands a good shot at being one of the better, more faithful game adaptations to date. ManyLast of Usfans are eagerly anticipating the HBO series, but others are more interested in playing newLast of Usvideo games. ALast of Us 3has not been announced in an official capacity, but a recent comment by Druckmann has hinted that such a game is possible.
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While speaking toThe Hollywood Reporter, Druckmann did not confirmLast of Us 3, but he did say, “I think there’s more story to tell.” This seems to be a hint thatLast of Us 3could be on the way, though it’s also possible that he is referencing some other kind ofLast of Usgame. It’s been said thatThe Last of Usmultiplayer gamewill have a story of its own, so it is possible that he was referencing that, though it seems unlikely.
Insider reports and leaks have suggested that Naughty Dog is moving forward withThe Last of Us 3as one of its next projects.Druckmann has pushed back against these rumors, but considering the success of the franchise, it seems highly unlikely that Naughty Dog would abandon it. Right now the focus is onThe Last of Usmultiplayer game, of course, and there are rumors that the studio has some other project waiting in the wings as well, butLast of Us 3would potentially be the next release after those games hit the market.
Reliable leakers have said thatThe Last of Us 3is in active developmentat Naughty Dog, but one would imagine that it will take years before fans see anything about it. In the meantime, fans can look forward to the premiere of the HBO series, more information on theLast of Usmultiplayer game, and the eventual reveal on Naughty Dog’s next single player game.
The Last of Us 3is rumored to be in development.
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