"The Last of Us 3: Still a Possibility?"

Fans of *The Last of Us* series were still reeling from Neil Druckmann's recent statement suggesting that a new game might not be in the works when a sudden ray of hope emerged. Insider Daniel Richtman claims that not only is the next installment in development, but it has already cast its actors, and some scenes have been filmed.

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Given the somewhat ambiguous earlier statement from Naughty Dog's director, these rumors might carry some weight. When Druckmann mentioned there would be "no next *The Last of Us*," he could have been alluding to an already-in-development sequel. Additionally, he has made similar ambiguous statements before the announcement of *Part II*. However, it's worth noting that Richtman has a history of inaccurate leaks.

Despite the uncertainty, it is known that at least a concept for the new installment exists. As for an official announcement or further news, the studio might be holding off to keep the focus on their upcoming new IP, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*. This strategic move could explain the lack of concrete information about *The Last of Us*' future.