Fans of *The Last of Us* series were still reeling from Neil Druckmann's recent statement suggesting that a new game might not be in the works when a ray of hope emerged. Insider Daniel Richtman has claimed that not only is the next installment in development, but actors have already been cast and some scenes have been filmed.
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Given the ambiguity of Naughty Dog's director's earlier statement, these rumors could very well hold some truth. When Druckmann mentioned there would be "no next The Last of Us", he might have been referring to a sequel already in the pipeline. Moreover, he has made similar statements in the past, before the announcement of *The Last of Us Part II*. However, it's worth noting that Richtman has a history of inaccurate leaks.
Despite the uncertainty, it is confirmed that at least a concept for the new installment exists. As for any official announcements or further news, Naughty Dog might be holding off to keep the spotlight on their upcoming new IP, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*.
