Naughty Dog President Confirms No Last of Us Part 3

Fans of *The Last of Us* might need to brace themselves for the possibility that the series may have reached its end. Recent comments from Naughty Dog suggest a potential conclusion to the beloved post-apocalyptic saga. Dive into the details about the future of *The Last of Us* and what Naughty Dog has in store next.

This Could Be It According To Naughty Dog

In a recent interview with Variety on March 5, 2025, Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann hinted that The Last of Us might not see another sequel, potentially marking The Last of Us Part II as the series' finale. When asked about the possibility of a third installment, Druckmann stated, "I guess the only thing I would say is don’t bet on there being more of ‘Last of Us.’ This could be it." This statement casts doubt on the future of the franchise in the gaming world, especially as Naughty Dog focuses on expanding the TV series.

Druckmann has previously discussed his approach to sequels in an interview with IGN at the DICE Summit 2025. He mentioned, "I think you're jinxing yourself if you're starting to think about the sequel when you're working on the first game. So when I was making The Last of Us 2, yeah, sure. Every once in a while an idea pops in your head of where it might go if we get the chance to do another one. But I just approach it as, ‘what if I never get to do another one?’...I'm not saving some idea for the future. If there's a cool idea, I'm doing my best to get it into here." This philosophy could signal the end of the video game series, especially given The Last of Us Part II's conclusive narrative. However, fans can still look forward to the upcoming second season of the The Last of Us TV series, set to premiere on April 13, 2025.

Working On A New IP

While the future of The Last of Us in gaming remains uncertain, Naughty Dog is not resting on its laurels. At The Game Awards 2024, the studio unveiled a new project titled Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, a sci-fi adventure exclusive to PlayStation 5. The announcement came with a teaser trailer that hints at an ambitious and creative narrative. According to the official website, Naughty Dog has been crafting this game since 2020, promising it to be their most daring story yet. Since the announcement, further details have been scarce, leaving fans eager for more information.

The Last of Us Online Cancelled To Give Way To Intergalactic

The cancellation of The Last of Us Online has paved the way for Intergalactic. In a February 19, 2025, interview on the Sacred Symbols+ podcast, former Sony Interactive Entertainment President Shuhei Yoshida explained that the decision to cancel The Last of Us Online was influenced by advice from Bungie, creators of Destiny. Yoshida noted that live-service games require long-term maintenance, which Naughty Dog realized would hinder their ability to develop Intergalactic. Yoshida stated, "The idea for The Last of Us Online came from Naughty Dog and they really wanted to make it. But Bungie explained what it takes to make live-service games, and Naughty Dog realized, 'Oops, we can't do that! If we do it, we can't make Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.' So that was a lack of foresight."

With Druckmann’s comments and the cancellation of The Last of Us Online, it appears that Naughty Dog is shifting its focus away from the franchise, at least for now. However, fans can still anticipate the release of The Last of Us Part II Remastered on April 3, 2025, for PC. For the latest updates on The Last of Us Part II Remastered, be sure to check out our detailed article below!