Intergalactic Could Be Bad News for Last of Us Fans

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Summary

  • Intergalactic game reveal may mean new Last of Us content is far off.
  • It could mean that The Last of Us Part 3 won’t come until the 2030s, if release patterns hold up.
  • In turn, this may have an impact on The Last of Us HBO show as well.

As a long-time fan of The Last of Us, this recent announcement of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet by Naughty Dog has left me feeling a bit like Joel navigating through an abandoned city – lost and unsure of what lies ahead. The wait for new content in the franchise seems to stretch out as far as the eye can see, with the possibility of The Last of Us Part 3 not arriving until the 2030s.

As a dedicated fan, I can’t help but feel a pang of anticipation tinged with a sense of patience being required, as Naughty Dog unveiled their latest sci-fi action-adventure title, “Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.” For ardent admirers of “The Last of Us,” this revelation might signal a potentially lengthy wait for fresh content from the beloved franchise. At The Game Awards 2024, “Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet” was one of the most surprising announcements, and its unveiling has sparked a range of reactions among enthusiasts.

Although many people trust Naughty Dog’s history of creating top-notch games, some critics have issues with the product placement in Intergalactic and feel uneasy about the appearance of the main character. These dissenters have expressed their discontent by overwhelmingly disliking Intergalactic’s trailer and leaving a substantial amount of negative feedback, causing Sony to eventually disable the comments section.

A potential group who might express dissatisfaction with “Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet” could be fans of “The Last of Us,” as the announcement of this new game may delay or affect the future of the franchise. It’s speculated that the release date for “Intergalactic” is likely in 2026 or possibly 2027, which implies that significant work on the next installment of “The Last of Us” won’t begin until then (assuming it’s Naughty Dog’s next project). This could potentially mean that “The Last of Us 3” may not hit the shelves until the 2030s.

Intergalactic Could Cause an Unfortunate Domino Effect for The Last of Us Franchise

If this scenario holds true, it might also significantly influence the “The Last of Us” television show too. The second season of “The Last of Us” is scheduled to debut in spring 2025, and since the second video game promises enough content for several seasons, it’s likely that the series will eventually match the pace of the games. Given the popularity of “The Last of Us” TV series, one can speculate that HBO may be keen on adapting the potential third game as well, although it might not be adapted until years after the third game has been released.

It’s plausible that progress on “The Last of Us 3” might be further along than we think, potentially leading to a release date sooner than anticipated. Keep in mind, Naughty Dog has had the game plan for “The Last of Us 3” drafted for quite some time. Additionally, there’s speculation that “Intergalactic,” another project, could see the light of day in 2025, but fans might want to remain cautious about this possibility.

Examining Naughty Dog’s past game releases, there has been a growing trend for the studio to take more time before launching new games. For instance, there was a gap of three years between “The Last of Us” and “Uncharted 4,” followed by another four years between “Uncharted 4” and “The Last of Us Part 2.” Considering this pace, it’s safe to assume that at least five years will pass before “Intergalactic” is released, possibly even six or seven. If this trend continues, we might not see “The Last of Us Part 3” until 2034. Only time will reveal the future developments, but it promises to be an exciting wait!

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2024-12-17 20:13