If you're a fan of The Last of Us eagerly awaiting news about a potential Part 3, brace yourself for some disheartening updates. Neil Druckmann, the creative mind behind the series, has significantly dampened any hopes of a sequel in a recent interview with Variety. While the conversation primarily revolved around the upcoming The Last of Us TV series, Druckmann's response to the query about The Last of Us Part 3 was unequivocal:
"I was waiting for this question," he said with a sigh. "I guess the only thing I would say is don’t bet on there being more of ‘Last of Us.’ This could be it."
While Druckmann's statement might leave fans skeptical, it's worth considering the current focus of Naughty Dog. The studio is deeply engaged in developing Intergalactic, a project unveiled at The Game Awards last December. With no release window in sight, it's clear that Naughty Dog's resources are stretched thin, making the development of The Last of Us Part 3 highly unlikely in the near future. Druckmann might be playing his cards close to the chest, or perhaps he's genuinely ready to move on. Only time will tell if his stance will shift.
In the meantime, fans of the franchise can look forward to the The Last of Us television series. The second season is set to premiere on April 13 on Max. While Druckmann remains uncertain about how many seasons will be needed to fully adapt the story of Part 2, an HBO executive suggested in February that four seasons might be the ideal length to conclude the narrative. This offers a silver lining for those yearning for more adventures in the The Last of Us universe.
