The Last of Us 3 or the new IP – Neil Drakmann has already started thinking about his next project for the PlayStation 5

Creative director Naughty Dog Neil Drackmann in a great interview for Gq reported that on the eve of the imminent release The Last of Us: Part II thoughts of what he will do next have already begun to visit him.

“As the work comes to an end, I have less and less creative responsibilities, and I can not help but begin to think about what will happen next. And yes, our next project could be Part III, or maybe some new IP. ”

Drackmann didn’t specify that it was from this that he would have preferred more, but GQ rephrased his thoughts with the words that ultimately the best idea wins.

In this case, if Naughty Dog still decides to continue the story The last of usthen the game is likely to return to the setting of the ruined America, instead of moving too far from the last two parts in this regard. Discussing the stages of planning the sequel, Drackmann explained that many considered the ending of the first game “sacred” and would prefer it not to continue:

“People constantly said:“ make another game, but focus on completely new characters, ”or like:“ transfer the action to Europe or Japan, or come up with something completely different. ”

However, Drackmann considered that avoiding the history of Joel and Ellie is a “cowardly way out.” As if reinforcing the idea that any sequel to The Last of Us will focus on familiar locations and characters, the developer added that if you change the setting or the main characters too abruptly, then in this case it will be easier to create a new IP.

In any case, before the decision on the next project is finalized, Drackmann should already begin work on the television adaptation of The Last of Us for HBOco-sponsored by Craig Mazin along with the Chernobyl showrunner. Commenting on the upcoming series, he noted that his advantage is that the show allowed to focus on characters and drama, and show the other sides of the characters.

There are exactly ten days left before the release of Last of Us: Part II.

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