Naughty Dog Announces Three New Game Titles in the Works

Naughty Dog President Neil Druckmann had apparently hinted at some unannounced projects in the works as he tweeted job openings. The studio, known for The Last of Us and Uncharted, seems to be working on three new video game titles, including a possible multiplayer spin-off of The Last of Us Part 2.

Ever since they released the sequel of the survival game in 2020, the game company has kept a low profile in terms of announcing future game releases.

According to Comicbook, Druckmann reposted a job hiring post from its Twitter page, saying that they are working on those game titles. He even added three emojis to tease its fans on what they are doing.

We’re growing! Come join us and work on 🤫, 🤐, and 🤭! https://t.co/rKL3u4iZaq
— Neil Druckmann (@Neil_Druckmann) February 4, 2022

In the job posting, it says the company is looking for the following; animators, artists, sound designers, dialogue editors, graphic designers, associate video editors, game designers, writers, human resources managers, lighting and visual effects artists, producers, programmers, testers, recruiters, technical directors, and user interface designers.

According to Gaming Bolt, there are rumors regarding the three video game titles in the works. One of them is the multiplayer sequel to The Last of Us Part 2, which is reported to be in development.

In a report from Eurogame published on September 27, 2021, Rochelle Snyder, Naughty Dog's senior communications manager, wrote in a blog post that they are working on a project that was no longer included in the main game.

She also added that they are giving the development team behind the project the time to build it, and they will reveal it once it is ready.

Another video game that was rumored to be in the works was the remake of The Last of Us for the PlayStation 5.

According to Video Games Chronicle, Tom Henderson, a video game industry insider, revealed on his Twitter page that the remastered version of the 2013 survival game is nearly finished, and Naughty Dog could release it during the latter half of the year.

The remake was originally developed under PlayStation's Visual Arts Service Group before switching into a supporter role for Naughty Dog.

They also rumored that the third game that Naughty Dog is working on could be a Director's Cut for The Last of Us Part 2 or a new Uncharted game.

On the other hand, reports revealed that HBO is now working on the live-action retelling of The Last of Us.

According to NME, the series will have The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal and Game of Thrones' Bella Ramsay portraying Joel and Ellie, respectively, while it was rumored to have a $10 million per episode budget.

Also added in the cast are Euphoria's Storm Reid and Parks and Recreation's Nick Offerman.

A source says that the live-action series will not be following the game's timeline after several set photos showed that the Outbreak Day or the day the Cordyceps virus first began to spread in 2003 instead of in 2013.

The live-action The Last of Us series will be directed by Liza Johnson and Jeremy Webb, with Druckmann helming the production for several of its episodes.