Naughty Dog President Confirms No Last of Us Part 3

If you're a fan of *The Last of Us*, you might be disheartened to hear that the series may not see another sequel. Naughty Dog's co-president Neil Druckmann recently hinted that the saga could be over, suggesting that *The Last of Us Part 2* might be the final chapter in the beloved zombie post-apocalypse series. In a candid interview with Variety on March 5, 2025, 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." His comments cast a shadow of uncertainty over the franchise's future in gaming, as Naughty Dog shifts its focus to other ventures, particularly the TV series, which is set to soar with its upcoming season 2 debuting on April 13, 2025.

Druckmann has previously shared his philosophy on game development during the DICE Summit 2025 with IGN, emphasizing that he doesn't plan sequels while working on the current game. He remarked, "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 approach suggests that any potential sequel ideas were likely incorporated into *The Last of Us Part 2*, leaving the series with a somewhat definitive conclusion.

This Could Be It According To Naughty Dog

Despite the apparent end of *The Last of Us* in video game form, Naughty Dog is not resting on its laurels. The studio announced a new IP, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*, at The Game Awards 2024. This sci-fi adventure for the PlayStation 5 was teased with a short trailer that has left fans eagerly anticipating more details. The project, in development since 2020, promises to be Naughty Dog's most ambitious and creative story yet. However, since its announcement, the studio has remained tight-lipped about further developments.

Working On A New IP

The shift in focus to *Intergalactic* has led to the cancellation of *The Last of Us Online*. In an interview on the Sacred Symbols+ podcast on February 19, 2025, former Sony Interactive Entertainment President Shuhei Yoshida explained that the decision was influenced by advice from Bungie, the creators of *Destiny*. Yoshida shared, "The idea for The Last of Us Online came from Naughty Dog and they really wanted to make it." He continued, "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."

The Last of Us Online Cancelled To Give Way To Intergalactic

While it seems that Naughty Dog has moved on from *The Last of Us* for now, fans can still look forward to *The Last of Us 2 Remastered*, set to release on April 3, 2025, for PC. This remastered version promises to enhance the gaming experience for those who want to revisit the gripping narrative of Ellie and Abby. For the latest updates on *The Last of Us 2 Remastered*, be sure to check out our dedicated article.