News about what’s next forThe Last of Ushas been on many fans' minds, and Naughty Dog’s surprise announcement at The Game Awards was not what many expected. Naughty Dog didn’t announce a new chapter ofThe Last of Us, but instead revealed a brand-new IP.Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophetis a huge departure fromThe Last of Us. This time around, Naughty Dog is exploring an 80s-inspired retro-future that teases a melee focus.
While this may not be the announcement fans ofThe Last of Uswere hoping for, that doesn’t mean there aren’t exciting things on the horizon for the franchise.The announcement ofIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophetdoesn’t meanThe Last of Us Part 3is off the table. The wait may just be a little while longer. However, 2025 still has plenty in store forThe Last of Usfans.
Despite No New Game, The Last of Us Still Has a Busy Year Ahead
Even though a thirdLast of Usgame was not announced at the Game Awards, there is a silver lining found inThe Last of Us Part 2 Remasteredcoming to PC in April. Via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PC players will now get to experienceThe Last of Us Part 2at its very best. Now,The Last of Us Part 2 Remasteredgets to find an even bigger audience, which could bode well for the possibility of aPart 3in the future, but that remains to be seen.
The Last of Us Part 2 Remasteredwill launch on PC on June 20, 2025.
Season 2 of TLOU Series Premieres in 2025
While there has to be an official release date locked in, HBO has confirmed thatseason 2 ofThe Last of Uswill premiere sometime in the spring of 2025. The live-action adaptation of the Naughty Dog IP had a strong first season that expanded the franchise’s reach, and its impending second season is set to arrive in the first half of the year. There may not be an official release date yet, but the launch date ofThe Last of Us Part 2 Remasteredon PC could be a hint.
Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin have confirmed that season 2 ofTLOUwill have seven episodes. According to the co-writers,Part 2’s story will span over multiple seasons.
TLOU Part 2 Remastered Could Give Insight Into TLOU Season 2’s Release Date
The second season ofThe Last of Ushaving a spring release target feels far more intentional now. With April beingThe Last of Us Part 2 Remastered’s PC launch date, it would make a lot of sense forthe HBO seriesto premiere around the same time. Of course, this is just speculation, and nothing has been made official, but releasing the two in close proximity would be ideal from a marketing perspective.
A Third Chapter of TLOU Has Yet to Be Revealed
Althoughhope forThe Last of Us Part 3continues, Naughty Dog has made it clear with its newly announced IP that its post-apocalyptic franchise may not be a top priority right now.Part 3is still a possibility, but it seems like 2025 will not be the year an announcement gets made.
Of course, surprises could happen, but the compellingchange of form Naughty Dog is taking withIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophetis intriguing. The developer leaving the grounded nature ofThe Last of UsandUnchartedand opting for heavy sci-fi is exciting, even if it’s not exactly what was expected. So, there is no newThe Last of Usgame right now, but fans of the HBO series and PC gamers have plenty to look forward to.
