Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann recently hinted at the possibility of The Last of Us 3 in an interview promoting the HBO series based on the Sony's blockbuster franchise. The Last of Us franchise 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 a Last of Us TV show, the first season of which is adapting the original game.
HBO has invested a lot in The Last of Us TV 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. Many Last of Us fans are eagerly anticipating the HBO series, but others are more interested in playing new Last of Us video games. A Last of Us 3 has not been announced in an official capacity, but a recent comment by Druckmann has hinted that such a game is possible.
While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Druckmann did not confirm Last of Us 3, but he did say, "I think there's more story to tell." This seems to be a hint that Last of Us 3 could be on the way, though it's also possible that he is referencing some other kind of Last of Us game. It's been said that The Last of Us multiplayer game will 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 with The Last of Us 3 as 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 on The Last of Us multiplayer game, of course, and there are rumors that the studio has some other project waiting in the wings as well, but Last of Us 3 would potentially be the next release after those games hit the market.
Reliable leakers have said that The Last of Us 3 is in active development at 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 the Last of Us multiplayer game, and the eventual reveal on Naughty Dog's next single player game.
The Last of Us 3 is rumored to be in development.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
