The Final of Us Half 3 is not but confirmed, but when an insider’s current feedback are any indication, it is wanting promising.
It has been 5 years since Naughty Canine launched The Final of Us Half 2 to huge success. Within the time because the studio tried to develop a multiplayer recreation based mostly on the IP, however it’s since been shelved.
Naughty Canine lately introduced it’s engaged on a brand new venture, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet (which can be a PS6 title), however followers are nonetheless hopeful the studio will return to The Final of Us franchise finally.
The Final of Us Half 3 Would possibly Already Be Taking place
Trade insider Daniel Richtman revealed on his Patreon that The Final of Us Half 3 is already within the means of casting and filming scenes:
“Regardless of what Neil Druckmann stated, I do know for a truth they have been casting and filmed scenes for a 3rd recreation.”
This perception comes within the wake of feedback made by Neil Druckmann to Selection lately, the place the creator stated “do not guess” on The Final of Us 3 occurring:
“I assume the one factor I’d say is don’t guess on there being extra of ‘Final of Us.’ This might be it.”
Nevertheless, these feedback go towards what Druckmann beforehand stated in Grounded II: Making The Final of Us Half II which was launched in 2024, the place he stated he felt there’s “most likely yet another chapter to this story” and that he had an thrilling idea in thoughts for it.
It’s attainable that this newer sentiment from Druckmann was an try and hold a brand new The Final of Us recreation a secret and to quell any sensationalism, notably if it is just early within the manufacturing course of.
It may be that Druckmann’s idea continues to be in a testing section and the director doesn’t need to affirm something till he is aware of it should go forward.
Even when scenes are being filmed for The Final of Us Half 3, as Richtman shared, the filming course of on video video games is far more extended than on function movies or sequence, so the sport may nonetheless be in an early section.
All that being stated, The Final of Us Half 2 bought over 10 million copies in its first two years, so persevering with the franchise can be a logical guess.
The place Might The Final of Us Half 3 Go?
The Final of Us Half II left followers with a reasonably finite ending that might be seen as a satisfying conclusion if no additional video games within the sequence are made.
After breaking the cycle of violence and permitting Abby (who can be performed by Kaitlyn Dever within the TV sequence) to stroll free, Ellie was seen returning to the home she shared with Dina in Jackson, solely to seek out her girlfriend gone. After a sentimental second along with her guitar, Ellie is seen leaving the home and venturing into the wilderness.
Because of Ellie, Abby, and Lev escaped the Rattlers and fled Santa Barbara on a ship. The title display screen of the sport after its conclusion reveals the boat washed up on the seashore of Catalina Island, which is the placement of a rumored Firefly base that Abby and Lev have been trying to find, suggesting that they’re now residing there.
Whereas this might be seen as a becoming ending for the primary characters, if a 3rd recreation have been to occur there may be room for them to return.
Alternatively, The Final of Us Half 3 may select to give attention to a completely new set of characters (as Richtman has beforehand hinted at) or discover a unique portion of the apocalyptic world.
The following launch in The Final of Us franchise is the second season of the HBO present, which is able to adapt the occasions of The Final of Us Half 2. Maybe the way in which the TV present chooses to convey the conclusion of the sport to life (seemingly in The Final of Us Season 4) will shed some extra mild on the franchise’s future.
The Final of Us Half 1 and Half 2 can be found on PS5.
