# Naughty Dog develops two new projects expanding The Last of Us canon

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/naughty-dog-confirms-two-new-the-last-of-us-projects-in-early-development/
- Published: 2026-09-29T14:00:32+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-29T20:24:39+00:00
- Topics: Americas, Art, Celebrity, Culture, Entertainment, Gaming, Software, Technology

## Key points

- Naughty Dog has two early-stage projects expanding The Last of Us canon.
- Their format and release remain uncertain.
- Intergalactic is due for a full reveal in 2027.

## Summary

Naughty Dog says it is working on two new projects in the world of The Last of Us, both at a very early stage. Studio head Neil Druckmann said they would expand the series’ canon beyond Parts 1 and 2, but did not identify their format or confirm a third game; he said the studio would return only if it had meaningful stories to tell.

The projects were announced on The Last of Us Day, which also included a Ghost of Yōtei armour set, PlayStation avatars and discounts on the games’ PC versions. Their release is not guaranteed: Naughty Dog previously cancelled a multiplayer game after years of work. The studio is also making Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and plans to reveal it fully in 2027, after keeping quiet about it for the rest of 2026.

## Coverage

- [Destructoid: Rare Naughty Dog update confirms 2 new The Last of Us projects, no Intergalactic updates at all this year](https://www.destructoid.com/rare-naughty-dog-update-2-new-last-of-us-projects-no-intergalactic-this-year/)
- [Push Square: New The Last of Us Projects in ‘Very Early Stages’ of Development](https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/09/new-the-last-of-us-projects-in-very-early-stages-of-development)
- [Eurogamer: Naughty Dog confirms two more The Last of Us projects are in the works, won't show off Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet until 2027](https://www.eurogamer.net/naughty-dog-confirms-two-more-the-last-of-us-projects-are-in-the-works-wont-show-off-intergalactic-the-heretic-prophet-until-2027)
- [GameSpot: Naughty Dog Is Working On Two New The Last Of Us Projects](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/naughty-dog-is-working-on-two-new-the-last-of-us-projects/)
- [GamesRadar+: New Last of Us projects have stories "worth telling," Naughty Dog boss Neil Druckmann promises](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/the-last-of-us/new-last-of-us-projects-have-stories-worth-telling-naughty-dog-boss-neil-druckmann-promises-we-wouldnt-return-to-it-unless-we-had-something-meaningful-to-say/)
- [Polygon: Naughty Dog Has Two The Last of Us Projects in Development](https://www.polygon.com/naughty-dog-the-last-of-us-two-new-projects-intergalactic-update-2027/)

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