Summary
Since 2013,The Last of Ushas been Naughty Dog’s flagship franchise, bringing fans together through Joel and Ellie’s journey. The franchise has since expanded to encompass other forms of media, including a television series. However, there are hints that the studio has its eyes on a new IP.
This is an exciting idea, as it means Naughty Dog will flex its creativity in new ways. Additionally, this news shouldn’t upsetThe Last of Usfans. Judging by the studio’s history, it doesn’t mean dreams ofThe Last of Us Part 3are over.
Naughty Dog Hints at a New IP
In a recent interview with Sony,Naughty Dog head Neil Druckmanndiscussed AI and the future of video game development. He maintains that it has the power to revolutionize things for the better, although there are some “ethical issues” that need to be addressed. At the end of the interview, he hinted that he is excited about a new game his studio is busy with. He is eager to see how the game resonates, as he believes it could redefine how the public perceives the gaming industry.
What is Naughty Dog’s New Game?
The studio hasn’t revealed what game it is working on, leaving plenty of room for speculation. There have been rumors that Naughty Dog is working on a sci-fi game. Previously, Druckmann has mentioned his dream of making aMarvel game revolving around The Punisher or Ghost Rider. With no certain answers yet, players will have to wait for more information from the studio.
A New IP Doesn’t Mean the End of The Last of Us
When Naughty Dog starts a new IP, it doesn’t necessarily neglect its old IPs automatically, which can be seen with theUnchartedfranchise. ThoughThe Last of Uswas released in 2013,Uncharted 4dropped in 2016, andUncharted: The Lost Legacyhit shelves in 2017, just a few years beforeThe Last of Us Part 2.
Consequently, TheLast of Usfans needn’t worry about Naughty Dog focusing on a new IP, as the studio is big enough to juggle two franchises. Furthermore, inGrounded 2: Making The Last of Us Part 2documentary, Druckmann hinted that there is another chapter to the story and that there is aconcept forThe Last of Us 3. However, it will take years before players see this concept come to life.
Naughty Dog is a studio that has proved itself continuously, and it has amassed plenty of passionate fans along the way. The studio may be looking pastThe Last of Us, but it doesn’t meanThe Last of Usis being left in the past. Instead, the beloved franchise can coexist with a new IP. Furthermore, even if there was never a newThe Last of Usgame, the franchise could live on through other mediums such as theHBO television series.
The Last of Us Part 2
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Play the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, remastered for the PlayStation®5 console. Relive or play for the first time Ellie and Abby’s story, now with graphical enhancements, new gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, full DualSense® wireless controller integration, and more. Five years after their dangerous journey across the post-pandemic United States, Ellie and Joel have settled down in Jackson, Wyoming. Living amongst a thriving community of survivors has allowed them peace and stability, despite the constant threat of the infected and other, more desperate survivors. When a violent event disrupts that peace, Ellie embarks on a relentless journey to carry out justice and find closur
