Overview

• Neil Druckmann has reiterated his willingness to create The Last of Us Part III but only if a story worthy of the franchise is found.
• He confirmed having a concept for the third installment, which he describes as exciting and with a narrative throughline connecting all three games.
• Druckmann emphasized that quality is paramount in any expansion of the franchise, citing successful collaborations with Universal and HBO for other projects.
• The next confirmed Naughty Dog game, directed by Shaun Escayg, is not The Last of Us Part III but another title currently in development.
• Rumors suggest the new project has been in development for around three years, with typical triple-A game cycles averaging five to six years.