Fans of *The Last of Us* series were still reeling from Neil Druckmann's recent statement suggesting that a new game might not be on the horizon when a sudden ray of hope emerged. Insider Daniel Richtman has stirred the pot by claiming that the next installment is not only in the works but has already cast its actors and filmed some scenes.
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Given the somewhat ambiguous statement from Naughty Dog's director, there may be some truth to these rumors. When Druckmann mentioned there would be "no next *The Last of Us*," he might have been hinting at an already-in-development sequel. This isn't the first time he's made such statements; he did the same before the announcement of *Part II*. However, it's worth noting that Richtman has a history of inaccurate leaks.
Despite the speculation, it's confirmed that at least a concept for a new installment exists. As for an official announcement or any other concrete news, Naughty Dog might be holding back to keep the focus on their upcoming new IP, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*.