If you're a fan of *The Last of Us* and eagerly awaiting news about a potential *Part 3* from Naughty Dog, brace yourself for some disappointing news. Neil Druckmann, the series creator, has significantly tempered expectations regarding the development of *The Last of Us Part 3* in a recent interview with Variety. The focus of the interview was primarily on the upcoming *The Last of Us* TV series, but when asked about the possibility of a third game, Druckmann's response was 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.”
This statement leaves fans wondering whether to take Druckmann's words at face value. Currently, Naughty Dog is fully engaged in developing *Intergalactic*, which was announced at The Game Awards last December. With no release window in sight, *Intergalactic* is likely years away from completion. Given their focus on this new project, it seems highly unlikely that Naughty Dog has the bandwidth to work on *The Last of Us Part 3* in the near future. Druckmann might be playing his cards close to the chest, or perhaps he's genuinely not ready to commit to another installment. 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*, there's good news on the television front. The second season of the TV series is set to premiere on April 13 on Max. While Druckmann expressed uncertainty about how many seasons it will take to fully adapt the story of *Part 2*, an HBO executive hinted in February that four seasons might be the ideal length to complete the narrative. So, while a third game might be off the table for now, fans can look forward to more of *The Last of Us* through the TV series.
