The studio behind The Last of Us games has unveiled a documentary on the creation of the second title in the license. Neil Druckmann confirms that a new episode could see the light of day.
“There may be another chapter in this story.” It’s an innocuous phrase that has particular resonance for fans The Last of Us. Naughty Dog, the studio behind the game that has become a benchmark in terms of storytelling, released a documentary Grounded 2Which looks back on the creation of the second episode of the game released in 2020.
In the two-hour video, the creator of the license, Neil Druckman, discusses a possible third episode. from The Last of Us Part 2 (Released in January in a remastered version), players hope that the new game will continue the adventures of the main character of the plot. But until now, the developers had always closed the door on new opus (even a multiplayer game was cancelled).
“A good end point”
However, at the end of the documentary, Neil Druckmann seems to return to this position. He salutes the privileged position he holds at Naughty Dog, because according to him, the studio – of which he is co-president since 2020 – does not impose a new episode on him, despite the success of previous titles.
The creator of the games – which have since been turned into a television series – explained that he was looking for a concept that could be part of a sequel to the first two episodes. The first is devoted to a parent’s love for their child, and the second is the pursuit of justice at any cost. He came to the conclusion that if the series was to end as it was. The Last of Us Part 2 may represent a “good end point”.
“For years, I couldn’t figure out the concept. But recently, that has changed. I don’t have a story, but I do have a concept,” he affirms.
The extension is already written
Neil Druckmann believes his idea is as exciting as the first one back – which was released in 2013 and brought up to date at the end of 2022 – or the second game.
The creator of a successful franchise also stimulates the expansion of the latter. It thus indicates the story taking place after the end The Last of Us Part 2 already written. The plot focuses on Tommy, one of the strongest characters in the game, leaving players without news at the end of the second game.
“I hope one day we can do that,” says Neil Druckman.
This potential expansion was put on hold because Naughty Dog had more important priorities at the time. The Last of Us Part 2 was released in the middle of a wave of imprisonment. So the studio chose to review its deadlines and arbitrate as best as possible for the private/professional life balance of its employees, assures Neil Druckmann, who still hopes the project can see the light of day.
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