I hope you’re ready to experience inner emptiness. According to rumors, the much awaited third episode of the The Last of Us series is now being worked on.
What Fans Have Now?
The latest update on The Last of Us video game series is the release of The Last of Us Part II on June 19, 2020. Developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the game is a highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed original.
It continues the post-apocalyptic narrative, following the story of Ellie as she navigates a brutal and unforgiving world. The Last of Us Part II received widespread acclaim for its immersive storytelling, stunning visuals, and intense gameplay.
However, for the most recent updates on the series, Naughty Dog has been extremely silent regarding the development of The Last of Us Part III, but with the hype surrounding the TV adaptation having subsided and almost three years having passed since the release of Part II, gamers have been increasingly vocal about their concerns.
What We Have Now
The Last of Us’ creators Naughty Dog stated in March that the studio’s upcoming title had already been chosen. It wasn’t immediately apparent, though, whether this is the continuation of Ellie’s story that fans had been anticipating for.
“I know the fans really want The Last of Us Part III,” The Last of Us co-creator and Naughty Dog president Neil Druckmann said at the time.
“I hear about it all the time and all I can say is that we’re already into our next project so the decision has already been made, I can’t say what it is but that’s the process we went through. There was a lot of consideration about different things and we picked the thing we are most excited for.”
Now though, an insider on Twitter goes by the handle @RPKGaming1, claiming to have the information that all TLOU fans were not-so-secretly hoping would be disclosed at the PlayStation Showcase last night: “The Last of Us Part 3 is currently in the works,” they stated.
Now, like with any leak, do take this with a grain of salt; fans responding to the news on Reddit observed that this leaker “isn’t credible when it comes to games”, so perhaps don’t get too enthusiastic about it.
However, there’s still a decent probability that it’s genuine because Naughty Dog would obviously want to continue one of its most successful titles. This leaker’s suggestion wasn’t the first to make it, and they won’t be the last.
In the meantime, let’s support The Last of Us, a beloved video game franchise, which is now adapted into a drama series by HBO.
Spearheaded by the game’s creators, Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin, the series brings the post-apocalyptic world and emotionally driven story to life on the small screen.
With HBO’s reputation for high-quality programming and the passionate fanbase of the game, watch it to see if HBO captures the heart and intensity of the original game.