The Last of Us is one of PlayStation’s crowning achievements and is being adapted into a TV show set to release in the near future. The post-apocalyptic game, developed by Naughty Dog and featuring the story of Joel and Ellie, has garnered worldwide admiration from fans. While the studio has not officially announced plans for The Last Of Us Part 3, a recent interview with Naughty Dog’s creative director, Neil Druckmann, has sparked hope for a potential continuation of the series, whether a sequel makes sense or not.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Neil Druckmann stated that he believes there is more story to tell in regard to a potential third game in the Last of Us series. Druckmann also mentioned that HBO’s TV adaptation of the game is the only planned adaptation at this time. He reassured viewers that the show will not face the same issues as Game of Thrones, as it will not overstay its welcome. Craig Mazin, the show’s writer, echoed this sentiment, stating that he has no interest in a show that continues indefinitely and that endings are of great importance to him.
The Last Of Us World Has More In Store
Neil Druckmann’s remark about there being “more story to tell” in the Last of Us series may hold weight, as Druckmann himself revealed in a 2021 interview that a story outline for a potential third game already exists. He also mentioned that there have been internal discussions about the game. However, there has been no official confirmation that the game is in active development.
The main reason why The Last of Us series might keep going is its popularity among fans and the fact that it has sold over 37 million copies. However, it may be some time before a new game is released, as Naughty Dog is currently working on the standalone multiplayer game Factions and a new game structured like a TV show.
But more importantly, do we really need The Last Of Us Part 3? After mentioning how the studio believes no story should overstay its welcome, and endings are important, this could be them stepping on their own shoes. Sometimes a franchise becomes too big to let go of, and that is possibly what might happen to The Last Of Us.