Naughty Dog confirms multiple new The Last of Us projects in early development

Naughty Dog has confirmed it is working on new entries in The Last of Us franchise. Studio head Neil Druckmann wrote on the Naughty Dog blog that there are "a couple of very exciting new projects in very early stages" that will expand the canon beyond The Last of Us Part I and Part II. The announcement gives a clear signal the studio plans to continue developing the franchise, but it stops short of specifics.

Prophet, a science-fiction adventure the studio calls its most ambitious game yet. The company says it will fully reveal Intergalactic in 2027. In August the studio said it had wrapped a "very ambitious Intergalactic cinematic shoot," language similar to a 2019 post referencing The Last of Us Part II's cinematic production.

Relevant past projects and studio policy

What is confirmed about the new Last of Us projects

• There are multiple Last of Us projects in development and they will expand the series' canon beyond the first two numbered games.
• Projects are in very early stages and details are not public.

• No confirmation whether the projects are full standalone games, expansions/DLC, remakes, episodic releases, or other formats.
• No teams, timelines, budgets, or platforms were disclosed.
• No playable footage, screenshots, or gameplay details have been released.

Implications for fans and industry watchers

For fans: expect a long lead time before specifics. The studio is signaling intent rather than delivering information. Those hoping for another mainline sequel or a live-service relaunch should note the studio's history: it cancelled the live-service Online project in 2023 and has emphasized narrative meaning as a gating condition for returning to the world.

For industry watchers: Naughty Dog's public commitment to reduce crunch sits alongside reporting of crunch tied to Intergalactic work. How the studio balances ambitious production needs with those commitments will be relevant as Intergalactic moves toward a 2027 reveal and as the new Last of Us projects progress.

Naughty Dog is actively developing multiple Last of Us projects but is keeping format and timeline private. The studio plans to reveal Intergalactic in 2027 and has recently completed significant cinematic work on that title. Expect more concrete information about both Intergalactic and the Last of Us projects much later, after internal development advances beyond the current early stages.