Will The Last of Us 3 Happen?

Fans of The Last of Us series were still processing Neil Druckmann's recent comments suggesting a new game might not happen when a sudden glimmer of hope emerged. Industry insider Daniel Richtman claims the next installment isn't just in development but has already begun casting actors, with some scenes reportedly filmed.

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Considering Naughty Dog's director earlier gave somewhat ambiguous statements, these rumors could carry weight. First, when Druckmann mentioned there would be "no next The Last of Us," he might have been referring to the already-in-production sequel rather than ruling out future entries entirely. Second, he's made similar claims before—notably in the period leading up to Part II's announcement. That said, Richtman hasn't always been accurate with leaks.

What we do know is that conceptual work for a new installment exists. As for official announcements, Naughty Dog may be prioritizing promotion of their upcoming original IP—Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet—before shifting focus back to The Last of Us franchise.