If you're a fan of *The Last of Us* and eagerly awaiting news on a potential *Part 3* from Naughty Dog, I'm afraid I have some disheartening updates for you. Series creator Neil Druckmann has significantly cooled any speculation about a *Part 3* in a recent interview with Variety, which primarily focused on the *The Last of Us* TV series. When questioned about the future of the game series, Druckmann's response was definitive:
“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 might leave fans wondering if Druckmann's words can be taken at face value. Currently, Naughty Dog is fully engaged with their new project, *Intergalactic*, which was unveiled at The Game Awards last December. With no release window announced, it's clear that *Intergalactic* is a long-term commitment, leaving little room for *The Last of Us Part 3* in the near future. Druckmann might be playing his cards close to the chest, or perhaps he genuinely feels the story has reached its conclusion. Only time will tell if his stance changes.
For those still hungry for more *The Last of Us* content, the television adaptation 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 it will take to cover the events of *Part 2*, an HBO executive suggested in February that four seasons might be the ideal length to fully explore the narrative.
