Naughty Dog boss Neil Druckmann has teased two new The Last of Us projects that will expand the series’ universe, while confirming a major reveal for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet in 2027.
Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann has revealed that the developer is working on two new The Last of Us projects that will expand the series beyond the events of Part I and Part II.
The announcement came as part of The Last of Us Day celebrations recently, where Druckmann shared updates on the studio’s future plans while thanking fans for helping raise more than $11,000 for accessibility charity AbleGamers.
Although details remain limited, Druckmann confirmed that Naughty Dog has “a couple of very exciting new projects” connected to The Last of Us currently in early development.
Druckmann said: “Both projects will expand the canon of The Last of Us beyond Part I and Part II.”
The studio head stopped short of confirming whether these projects are new games, leaving fans to speculate about the future of the post-apocalyptic franchise.
Druckmann added: “The world of The Last of Us means a great deal to us, and we wouldn’t return to it unless we had something meaningful to say. We believe these stories are worth telling.”
The comments follow Druckmann previously stating that Naughty Dog was “not done” with The Last of Us, despite the conclusion of The Last of Us Part II and his decision to step back from the HBO television adaptation.
Alongside the new The Last of Us projects, Druckmann also provided an update on Naughty Dog’s next original game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
The sci-fi action title, which was announced at The Game Awards in 2024, will receive a full reveal in 2027.
Druckmann said: “In 2027, that changes. We’ll fully reveal Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and give you a proper look at Jordan’s wild sci-fi adventure.”
He described Intergalactic as Naughty Dog’s most ambitious project yet, while asking fans for patience as development continues.
He said: “There’s an electricity around the studio right now as all the pieces come together, and we’re stoked to finally unveil Intergalactic in all its glory. But…we need to cook for just a little bit longer.”
Naughty Dog has remained relatively quiet since the launch of The Last of Us Part II Remastered and the cancellation of its planned multiplayer project, The Last of Us Online.
With two new entries in The Last of Us universe and a major Intergalactic reveal ahead, the studio appears ready to expand beyond its recent releases while continuing to build on its most successful franchises.
Naughty Dog boss teases projects that will ‘expand the canon’ of The Last of Us
