The Final Of Us co-creator Neil Druckmann has spoken in regards to the “highway forward” for the franchise, with many followers satisfied Half 3 is occurring.
The Final Of Us was launched in 2013 with sequel The Final Of Us Half 2 following in 2020. A spin-off multiplayer sport was introduced in 2022 however was scrapped the next 12 months so Naughty Canine might focus on their new IP Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet as an alternative.
Throughout a 2024 making-of documentary for The Final Of Us, Druckmann revealed that he lastly had “idea” for a 3rd sport after years of struggling to give you an thrilling thought. “It does really feel like there’s in all probability another chapter to this story,” he defined. Nevertheless final 12 months, he urged that the HBO adaptation could possibly be “it” for the franchise however later admitted he would “completely leap” at making The Final Of Us Half Three if the story was robust sufficient. “It’s necessary to me that the whole lot is top quality. I don’t simply need to make a variety of it, I need to be very considerate about the whole lot we make.” In September, Druckmann teased “extra” updates when “the time is true”.
In a brand new Instagram publish, Druckmann shared early idea artwork of The Final Of Us’ Ellie and Joel. “Cleansing out the storage at this time and discovered my unique sketches from 2003 for a sport pitch a few man, his surrogate daughter, and a trek throughout a damaged America,” he wrote. “Been a wild journey. Grateful for each a part of it, particularly the few stops that stay on the highway forward.”
“That final line just about confirms Half Three,” replied one fan, with greater than 1420 folks liking the remark. “Bro simply say Half Three is confirmed please,” stated one other.
“May be wishful considering, and that he’s referencing the final season of the tv-show,” wrote one Reddit consumer. “Oooooorrrrrrr he’s grateful for his personal private journey and is implying he’s acquired a couple of extra video games left in him earlier than he retires,” added one other.
Druckmann stepped down from HBO’s The Final Of Us TV present after the second season aired, alongside fellow Naughty Canine author Halley Gross. “Now could be the fitting time for me to transition my full focus to Naughty Canine and its future tasks, together with writing and directing our thrilling subsequent sport, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, together with my obligations as Studio Head and Head of Artistic,” Druckmann stated in a press release.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet doesn’t presently have a launch date although it’s anticipated to launch sooner or later subsequent 12 months.
In the meantime the third season of The Final Of Us can also be as a consequence of air subsequent 12 months and, in response to HBO bosses, might wrap up the story.
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