The Last of Us Day Reveals Ghost of Yotei Collab Content and Ambience Video as Fans Beg Naughty Dog for TLOU 3
Naughty Dog marked The Last of Us Day 2026 on September 26—the in-game date of the Cordyceps outbreak—with a series of announcements, though notably absent was any news on The Last of Us Part 3, a topic fans have been persistently requesting.
Rather than major franchise updates, the developer revealed several smaller offerings. Most prominent is a collaboration with Sucker Punch Productions, featuring clicker-inspired armor DLC for Ghost of Yōtei that launches alongside Ghost of Yōtei: Complete Edition and its Echoes of Sekigahara expansion.
Additionally, Naughty Dog announced new PSN avatars available for PS5 and PS4 profiles, merchandise figures, and an hour-long ambience video to celebrate the franchise. The studio also organized a livestream in collaboration with accessibility organization AbleGamers, where hosts played the No Return mode from The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered.
While the announcements provided content for fans to enjoy, they fell short of expectations for many who hoped for updates on The Last of Us Part 3 or potential remasters of earlier titles. The cross-game collaboration with Ghost of Yōtei represents an unusual celebration strategy, emphasizing partnership with another PlayStation studio over franchise-exclusive content.