The Last of Us 3: Returning Characters SHOCKING Predictions!

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Although the prospects for further installments in the “The Last of Us” series remain promising, the chances of a third game are currently quite low due to Naughty Dog’s busy schedule. They are actively engaged in developing “Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet,” which started development five years ago and is still likely several years away from release. Moreover, Neil Druckmann has hinted that there might not be more of “The Last of Us” as he stated in a recent interview with Variety, “don’t count on it.

While it’s not a firm “no,” it’s unlikely that The Last of Us will disappear anytime soon given its significance to Sony and the ongoing plans for HBO’s adaptation. With potentially more seasons in store, a third game installment appears unavoidable at some point in the future, be it years or decades from now. If and when The Last of Us Part 3 materializes, there could be several characters who resurface.

Characters That Are Most Likely to Come Back For The Last of Us Part 3

Ellie

As an ardent fan, I can’t help but express my strong belief that the cornerstone of this epic saga, Ellie, should make an appearance in some form in a hypothetical The Last of Us Part 3. In the final moments of The Last of Us Part 2, we see Ellie returning to an empty home, with Dina and baby JJ having departed following Ellie’s decision to pursue Abby for vengeance. The story concludes on a somber note, but there’s a glimmer of redemption that leaves me yearning to witness her path towards atonement in another installment of this incredible series.

Dina

In the concluding scenes of The Last of Us Part 2, Ellie’s partner Dina, heart-stricken by Ellie’s choice to pursue revenge and abandon them, vanishes. Her whereabouts after this are unknown, though speculation suggests she may have sought refuge with loved ones in Jackson. If a third installment, The Last of Us Part 3, were to focus on Ellie’s path towards redemption, it could be intriguing to see Dina reappear, potentially for a dramatic showdown with Ellie or a heartfelt reconciliation.

JJ

If The Last of Us Part 3 adheres to its previous installment’s pattern and advances the timeline, it seems logical for JJ to feature in the narrative. A poignant twist could be having JJ be 14 years old when he encounters Ellie once more, mirroring her age when she first met Joel. This reunion could offer an opportunity for Ellie to assume a mentor-like role, although Naughty Dog must be cautious to avoid making the plotline feel overly stereotypical.

Tommy

Previously, fans witnessed Tommy in The Last of Us Part 2, where he was pleading with Ellie to journey towards Santa Barbara to seek vengeance for his brother. However, the events following their encounter remain uncertain. Yet, there’s a possibility that he could reappear in a potential The Last of Us Part 3, potentially serving as Ellie’s sole link to her past with Joel.

Abby

Following her experience as a slave, suffering hunger and compelled to battle Ellie, Abby is eventually released. Together with an unconscious Lev, Abby boards a boat and navigates towards Catalina Island, a place she suspects houses a Fireflies’ base. No matter when or where The Last of Us Part 3 takes place, or who it focuses on, it would be logical for Abby to make an appearance since she was essentially the second game’s joint protagonist, and her story has plenty of potential for further development.

Lev

In essence, Abby and Lev could deepen their connection with Ellie and Joel’s relationship in The Last of Us Part 3 by presenting fresh perspectives on their dynamics.

Joel

Despite Joel no longer being present, his influence on “The Last of Us” series continues to resonate if a third game is made. There’s potential for him to be seen again through flashbacks, told from Ellie, Tommy, or even Abby’s perspective.

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2025-03-23 00:34