New The Last of Us Projects in ‘Very Early Stages’ of Development
Naughty Dog has announced it is developing multiple new The Last of Us projects, according to studio director Neil Druckmann. The announcement was made during The Last of Us Day celebrations, a franchise-focused event hosted by the developer. Druckmann characterized the upcoming projects as “very exciting” and stated that “these stories are worth telling.”
The new projects are currently in very early stages of development, with no additional details provided regarding their specific nature or release timeline. Naughty Dog has not disclosed whether these will be new mainline games, spin-offs, remakes, or other expansions of the franchise.
This announcement represents Naughty Dog’s continued commitment to The Last of Us as a core property. The studio’s focus on multiple projects in development suggests the franchise remains a strategic priority. The early stage of development indicates that concrete information about these projects will likely remain unavailable for some time.