After a 7-year wait, one of the most beloved games of the modern era got a follow up when The Last of Us Part 2 launched in 2020. Both a critical and financial success for developer Naughty Dog, many have wondered if we’ve seen the final chapter in the story of The Last of Us. That question remains unanswered, but the writers behind the game have revealed that they do have a story outline for a potential The Last of Us Part 3.
The Last of Us Part 2 writers Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross were on the podcast Script Apart, where they spoke about their experience penning the story for The Last of Us Part 2, as spotted by IGN. During the interview, the duo spoke about where The Last of Us series could possibly go from here.
A plot has been outlined for
The Last of Us 3, even if no plans are in place to start production.
Creative Director Neil Druckmann and co-writer of the game Halley Gross were speaking recently on the
Druckmann revealed that an outline for a possible sequel has been penned by the pair and he hopes “one day it will see the light of day”.
“I don’t know how much I want to reveal… [Halley Gross] and I did write an outline for a story, that we’re not making – but I hope one day can see the light of day – that explores a little bit what happens after this game. We’ll see,” he said.
Apr 28, 2021 08:30 EDT
Speaking to the Script Apart podcast, usually reserved for discussing films, Naughty Dog s Neil Druckmann confirmed that he already drafted a story outline with co-writer Halley Gross of what would happen in The Last of Us 3.
I don’t know how much I want to reveal. Halley Gross and I did write an outline for a story, that we re not making, but I hope one day can see the light of day – that explores a little bit what happens after this game. We’ll see.
It s important to note, however, that The Last of Us 3 isn t currently being made. In fact, in the podcast, Druckmann also commented a bit on what s next for Naughty Dog.
The Last of Us 3 Story Outline Has Been Written, Says Neil Druckmann
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Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann has confirmed during an episode of the Script Apart podcast that he and co-writer Halley Gross have completed work on a story outline to a sequel to The Last of Us: Part II. When asked about the possibility of a follow-up to Ellie and Abby s journey through Seattle and beyond, Druckmann explained: I don’t know how much I want to reveal. [co-writer Halley Gross] and I did write an outline for a story, that we re not making – but I hope one day can see the light of day – that explores a little bit what happens after this game. We’ll see.