In a surprising revelation during Grounded 2: Making The Last of Us Part 2, Neil Druckmann of Naughty Dog hinted at the possibility of The Last of Us Part 3 being in the works. While the information is currently limited, Druckmann mentioned having a “concept” in mind for a potential continuation, suggesting that there might be “one more chapter to this story.”
During the documentary, Druckmann reflected on the evolution of The Last of Us series, noting the distinct concepts explored in the first two games. He emphasized that the second installment provided a fitting conclusion to the narrative, stating, “If we never get to do it again, this is a fine ending point. Last bite of the apple, the story’s done.”
However, Druckmann expressed the fortunate position Naughty Dog holds, allowing them the flexibility to explore new projects or revisit existing ones. He revealed that, after years of contemplation, a compelling concept for The Last of Us Part 3 has emerged, aligning with the thematic throughline of love present in the series.
Before delving into potential future installments, Druckmann clarified previous remarks about a story involving Joel’s brother, Tommy. Contrary to industry headlines, he explained that it was never outlined as The Last of Us Part 3 but rather a smaller narrative that was shelved due to other priorities at Naughty Dog. Druckmann remains hopeful that this story will eventually see the light of day, whether as a game or a show.
While the details of The Last of Us Part 3 remain speculative, Druckmann’s comments have ignited anticipation among fans. The Grounded 2 documentary, which provided an in-depth look at the making of The Last of Us Part 2, also touched on Naughty Dog’s recent release of The Last of Us Part II: Remastered for the PS5. The enhanced version includes additional features such as a new roguelike mode, graphical enhancements, DualSense integration, and developer commentary options.
Despite the cancellation of The Last of Us Online, Naughty Dog continues to explore new possibilities within The Last of Us universe, with HBO adapting the series for television. While waiting for official confirmation on The Last of Us Part 3, fans can delve into the documentary for insights into the creative process behind the critically acclaimed series.
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