The Last of Us 3: Still a Possibility?

Fans of the critically acclaimed *The Last of Us* series were still reeling from Neil Druckmann's recent declaration that a new installment might not be in the works when a ray of hope emerged. Insider Daniel Richtman has sparked excitement by claiming that not only is the next game in development, but actors have already been cast and some scenes have been filmed.

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Given the ambiguous nature of Druckmann's earlier statement, these rumors might carry some weight. When Druckmann mentioned there would be "no next The Last of Us," he could have been referring to the already-in-development sequel. It's worth noting that he has made similar ambiguous statements before, notably prior to the announcement of *The Last of Us Part II*. However, Richtman's track record includes some inaccurate leaks, which adds a layer of uncertainty to his claims.

Despite the speculation, it's confirmed that at least a concept for a new installment exists. As for any official announcements or further news, Naughty Dog might be holding back to keep the spotlight on their upcoming new IP, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*.