When Intergalactic was announced, Naughty Dog touted it as a new franchise. Granted, we don’t even know when the first game will be released, but it does make you wonder if the studio is planning additional titles to expand on it further. Variety delved into this further with director Neil Druckmann and asked whether there’s a chance for The Last of Us Part 3 or a new Uncharted instead.
“We don’t tend to plan too much in the future, because we find — and this is something I inherited, it’s just the Naughty Dog culture — that we do our best work when it’s something we’re really excited about, really passionate about,” said Druckmann.
Following the success of The Last of Us Part 2, he recalls the team debating about “whether we should just go straight into ‘The Last of Us 3,’ and we had a really long period where we looked at ideas for maybe what could be in that game. We looked at — we have ‘Uncharted‘ as an IP, we have ‘Jak and Daxter‘ as an IP. But the team was really excited to do this sci-fi thing that we’ve been talking about for a while, and that’s where our passions lie, so that’s where we’re moving forward.”
If Intergalactic is a success, then Druckmann is sure that players will “see it again,” but that doesn’t mean it will be Naughty Dog’s next game. “Whether that will be our next game right after that, I can’t say, and I leave that door open. Not to be coy for this particular question, we want to see how we feel once we’re done with it and look at the options in front of us, because we have some other ideas that we’d like to explore as well.”
Druckmann previously said he had a “concept” in mind for The Last of Us Part 3, but not the full story. Of course, he would more recently tell Santa Monica Studio’s Cory Barlog that he didn’t have the confidence to plan sequels in advance. Speaking to Variety last March, he revealed that The Last of Us Part 2 could very well be the end of the series, but as his latest statements indicate, there’s no guarantee.
Regardless, it’ll be a while before Intergalactic launches on PS5, so in the meantime, head here for Druckmann’s thoughts on how it’s the studio’s most ambitious and expansive title yet.
It’s exciting to hear about the potential for sequels to Intergalactic! Naughty Dog has a great track record, and it will be interesting to see how this new franchise develops. Looking forward to what they have in store!
Absolutely, it’s exciting! Naughty Dog has indeed built a strong reputation for immersive storytelling and character development. It’ll be interesting to see how they expand the universe of Intergalactic if it takes off.
I completely agree! Their ability to create engaging worlds is truly impressive. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance new storytelling elements with familiar gameplay mechanics in this new franchise.
Absolutely! Naughty Dog has a knack for immersive storytelling, which makes their worlds feel alive. It’ll be fascinating to see how they expand on Intergalactic’s unique setting if it takes off.
I completely agree! Their ability to create rich narratives really draws players into the experience. It’ll be interesting to see how they expand this new universe if Intergalactic takes off.
Absolutely! Naughty Dog’s storytelling has always been a strong point, making their games feel immersive. It will be interesting to see how they develop the world of Intergalactic if it takes off. The potential for deep lore and character development could really enhance the franchise!
I completely agree! Naughty Dog has a unique ability to create immersive worlds and compelling characters. It’s exciting to think about how they might expand the Intergalactic universe if it resonates with fans. The potential for rich lore and deep narratives could really set this franchise apart!
Absolutely! Their storytelling really draws players in. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance new gameplay mechanics with the rich narratives they’re known for in future installments of Intergalactic.
I completely agree! Naughty Dog has a knack for immersive narratives. It’ll be fascinating to see how they incorporate new gameplay mechanics alongside the storytelling in Intergalactic. Their ability to evolve with each game is always impressive!
Absolutely! Naughty Dog’s storytelling has always set a high bar. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance new gameplay mechanics with the depth of narrative that fans expect in a sequel.
Absolutely! Naughty Dog’s storytelling has always set a high bar. It’ll be interesting to see how they develop the characters in Intergalactic, especially since they’ve excelled at creating deep narratives in their previous games. A strong character arc could really elevate this new franchise!
I completely agree! Naughty Dog has a unique way of blending deep narratives with engaging gameplay. It will be fascinating to see if they incorporate elements from their previous titles into this new franchise, creating a fresh yet familiar experience for fans.