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Naughty Dog Confirms Two New Last of Us Projects Beyond Part I and II
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In brief
Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann said on The Last of Us Day 2026 that the studio is developing two new projects that will expand the franchise's canon beyond The Last of Us Part I and Part II. He gave no details on format, timeline, or whether either is a video game.
Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann said on September 28, 2026, that the studio is working on two new projects set in The Last of Us universe, both intended to expand the story beyond The Last of Us Part I and The Last of Us Part II. The statement came in a blog post marking the end of The Last of Us Day 2026, an annual fan event the studio has held since the franchise launched in 2013.
What Naughty Dog Announced
According to the blog post, Druckmann said the studio has a couple of projects in very early stages of development. He said both would expand the franchise's canon beyond the two mainline games released so far, but added that details could not yet be shared because of how early the work is.
The world of The Last of Us means a great deal to us, and we wouldn't return to it unless we had something meaningful to say.
What's Still Unknown
Druckmann did not specify whether either project is a video game. According to Game Informer and Console Creatures, he deliberately used the word projects rather than games, leaving open the possibility that one or both could take the form of a show, film, comic, book, or another medium. No release window, title, or further plot detail was given for either project.
Where This Leaves Intergalactic
The Last of Us Day post also addressed Naughty Dog's other current project, the science-fiction game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which GamingBible reported follows a protagonist named Jordan. Druckmann said the studio will give the game a full reveal in 2027, while confirming there would be no further news on it for the rest of 2026.
| Project | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The Last of Us | 2013 (remade as Part I in 2022) | Released |
| The Last of Us Part II | 2020 | Released |
| Two unnamed new projects | Announced September 28, 2026 | Early development; format not confirmed |
| Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet (separate franchise) | Full reveal planned for 2027 | In development |
Confirmed Facts vs. Fan Speculation
The announcement prompted speculation among fans and outlets covering the story. GamingBible reported that one project could be a Last of Us Part III, possibly arriving later in the PlayStation 5 generation or during a future console cycle. Game Informer and Console Creatures noted that Druckmann's choice of the word projects instead of games leaves room for a non-game format such as a show, film, comic, or book. Druckmann's post did not confirm or rule out any of these possibilities; all of it remains speculation reported by outlets rather than studio confirmation.
- Two new Last of Us projects are confirmed to exist, in very early development as of September 28, 2026.
- Naughty Dog has not said whether either project is a game, show, or other medium.
- No title, plot detail, or release timeline has been given for either project.
- Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will get a full reveal in 2027, with no further updates expected in 2026.
Questions
- Did Naughty Dog confirm The Last of Us Part III?
- No. Neil Druckmann confirmed two new projects expanding the franchise's canon but did not name either one The Last of Us Part III or confirm it is a video game at all.
- What format will the two new projects take?
- Naughty Dog has not said. The studio's blog post left open the possibility of a game, a screen adaptation, or another format, without specifying either project.
- When were the new projects announced?
- Neil Druckmann announced them on September 28, 2026, in a blog post closing out Naughty Dog's annual The Last of Us Day celebration.
- When will Naughty Dog share more details?
- No timeline was given for the two Last of Us projects. Separately, Naughty Dog said its other game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, will get a full reveal in 2027.
- Could one of the new projects be a non-game adaptation, like a show or comic?
- It's possible but unconfirmed. Game Informer and Console Creatures reported that Druckmann deliberately avoided calling the projects games, which leaves room for a television, film, comic, or book format.
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