Description: Naughty Dog has revealed two early-stage projects in The Last of Us universe. Find out why that is not yet a Part III announcement and what fans are worried about.
On September 28, 2026, Naughty Dog confirmed two projects in the world of The Last of Us at a very early stage. The announcement promises more stories, but it does not identify a game called The Last of Us Part III. The studio also did not say that both projects were games.
The exact promise
Neil Druckmann said the projects would expand the established story world beyond Part I and Part II. A continuation of Ellie's journey could do that. So could a story about survivors somewhere else. The wording leaves both possibilities open, while withholding protagonists, formats and dates.
Why fans disagree
Reddit discussions on September 29 and 30 show both excitement about a possible Part III and suspicion that these could be spin-offs. Some users also worry that projects at such an early stage might take years or change direction. These are individual reactions, not a representative survey.
The debate is about more than a title. In The Last of Us, infected creatures create danger, but the consequences of human choices create the lasting emotional weight. Following Ellie again would offer one kind of story; meeting strangers in a different city would offer another.
Don't borrow the 2027 date
The same official post promised a full reveal of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet in 2027. That schedule belongs to Intergalactic, not Part III.
Bottom line
As of October 18, 2026, two early-stage Last of Us projects are real. Part III's title, medium and release date have not been announced. The next big question is whose decisions will drive the next story.
Sources: Naughty Dog, September 28 · Fan discussion, September 29 · Fan discussion, September 30
