Neil Druckmann: No Promises on The Last of Us Part 3

If you're a fan of *The Last of Us* eagerly awaiting news on a potential Part 3, brace yourself for some disappointing news. Neil Druckmann, the series creator, has significantly dampened hopes of a third installment in a recent interview with Variety. The conversation primarily focused on the upcoming *The Last of Us* TV series, but when asked about the possibility of *The Last of Us Part 3*, Druckmann's response was clear and disheartening:

"I was waiting for this question," he said with a sigh. "I guess the only thing I would say is don’t bet on there being more of ‘Last of Us.’ This could be it."

The question now is whether to take Druckmann's words at face value. Currently, Naughty Dog is deeply engaged in developing *Intergalactic*, announced at The Game Awards last December. With no release window in sight, it's clear that the studio's focus is on this new space-themed project, leaving little room for *The Last of Us Part 3* in the near future. Druckmann might be playing it coy, or perhaps he's genuinely not ready to commit to another sequel. Only time will tell if his stance changes or if he's truly finished with the series.

For those still hungry for more *The Last of Us*, the television series offers a glimmer of hope. The second season is set to premiere on April 13 on Max. While Druckmann remains uncertain about how many seasons will be needed to fully adapt the story of Part 2, an HBO executive suggested in February that four seasons might be the ideal number to complete the narrative.