- Co-creator of “The Last of Us” reveals concept for third game, but fans may have to wait a decade or more.
- “The Last of Us” HBO series begins shooting second season this month, following critical acclaim and award nominations.
- Naughty Dog studio releases documentary exploring the creation of “The Last of Us Part II,” co-creator Neal Druckmann expresses excitement for potential third game.
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- ‘The Last of Us Part 3’ is in the works, co-creator says, but it might be a decade before it’s released (businessinsider.com)
The co-creator of the popular video game “The Last of Us” has revealed that he has a concept for a third game in the series. However, fans may have to wait a decade or more before they can play it. The announcement comes as the second season of the “The Last of Us” HBO series is set to begin shooting this month.
“The Last of Us” gained widespread recognition after being adapted into a television series by HBO. The game and the TV show follow the story of Ellie, a teenager, and her adoptive father figure, Joel, as they navigate a zombie-infested United States in the aftermath of a fungal apocalypse.
The HBO series has received critical acclaim, earning nominations for Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey at the Golden Globes and Emmy Awards. It also showcased award-winning performances from Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett.
Naughty Dog, the studio behind the “The Last of Us” games, released a documentary exploring the creation of “The Last of Us Part II” in which co-creator Neal Druckmann mentioned his concept for the next sequel. He expressed his excitement for this concept, stating that it feels like there’s probably one more chapter to the story.
Druckmann also explained the difficulty he faced in developing an idea for the third game, as the first two games focused on themes of “unconditional love” and the “pursuit of justice,” respectively. However, he pondered the possibility of a new concept and considered the privileged position he and his team are in.
According to Forbes, fans should not expect “The Last of Us Part 3” to be released anytime in the next decade. The first game was released in 2013, while the second was released in 2020. Meanwhile, the second season of the television series is expected to begin production this month and air in 2025.
Overall, fans of “The Last of Us” franchise can look forward to the upcoming HBO series but will have to be patient for any future game installment.