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New The Last of Us Projects in ‘Very Early Stages’ of Development
Naughty Dog is developing a “couple” of new projects set in The Last of Us universe, Neil Druckmann announced at the end of the series’ Day celebrations. He said they will expand the story’s canon beyond Part I and Part II, and that the studio would return to the world only if it had meaningful stories to tell. The announcement signals more stories from the franchise, but does not confirm that the projects are games.
Druckmann gave no details about the projects, including their characters, settings or themes, and said little more could be shared for now. The article speculates that they may be games, while noting Naughty Dog is currently focused on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which is due to be fully revealed in 2027. The article and reader comments also raise possibilities such as a third main entry or a multiplayer project, but these remain speculation.
In short
- Naughty Dog is developing a couple of new projects in The Last of Us universe.
- They will expand the canon beyond the first two games.
- Their format and story details have not been confirmed.
Explained simply
The Last of Us is a video game franchise set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by fungal infection. It began with a 2013 game following survivors Joel and Ellie, and has expanded into comics and a television series. The franchise is known for its emotionally complex storytelling and morally nuanced characters.
Naughty Dog is the studio that created the games and is considered one of the gaming industry's most acclaimed developers for narrative-driven experiences. The studio has released two main games so far—The Last of Us Part I and Part II—set in different time periods within the same world. Both games were critically praised for their storytelling and character development.
The franchise has extended beyond video games to television and other formats, demonstrating its cultural reach. For readers new to the story, understanding that The Last of Us is recognised for sophisticated storytelling helps explain why the franchise continues to receive significant creative attention.
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