The Last of Us 3: rough plot exists - hope for PS5 release?

The Last of Us 3

Even months after the release of the second part (our detailed test of the masterpiece), The Last of Us remains one of the big topics in the games cosmos. This is partly due to the planned HBO series for the franchise, and partly to new rumors about a possible remake from Naughty Dog and - how could it be otherwise - a long-awaited third part of the action horror series. Neil Druckmann, creative director and author of The Last of Us, has now commented on the third part on the Script Award podcast (source: IGN).

In conversation with co-author Halley Gross (The Last of Us Part 2, Westworld) Druckmann revealed that developer Naughty Dog has had "a lot" of discussions about The Last of Us 3. "I don't know how much I want to divulge ... [Halley Gross] and I wrote a sketch for a story that we're not making - but I hope that one day it will see the light of day - that a little researches what happens after this game. We'll see, "said Druckmann.

" We now have two games that I feel speak to something universal and at the same time have a very personal story for these characters With [only] one game, there is no pattern for what a franchise is, "continues Druckmann. "With two games there is a pattern now - now I feel like there are some structural and thematic issues that you have to stick to when you play a third game."

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Remake, sequel - what now?

Despite the many discussions about the direction of the franchise after Part 2, The Last of Us is and remains one of the most successful and exciting game brands of the current gaming generation. A third offshoot is of course possible, even if not in the near future. But there are also a lot of rumors about a possible remake of The Last of Us from 2013. The timing would be perfect due to the planned HBO series, but many fans still wonder what sense a remake would make, considering what kind The debut still looks good even in 2021. According to leak maestro Jason Schreier (Bloomberg), a remake was in development by a smaller team led by Michael Mumbauer, but was then taken over by Naughty Dog due to complications - The original team, formed from many other Sony studios, but left something in the lurch and did not provide the necessary financial resources that are needed for such an ambitious project - the studio did not even get its own name. In addition, Naughty Dog is said to be working on the multiplayer component for The Last of Us 2 (buy now € 36.75). If you want to dive deeper into the rumors that also include an Uncharted 5, we recommend taking a look at this article.

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Source: IGN