Naughty Dog mulls The Last Of Us 2

7 February 2014

Speaking to Eurogamer, Naughty Dog creative director Neil Druckmann discussed the studio’s approach to a possible sequel to 2013’s PS3 exclusive smash hit, The Last of Us.

“We just wrapped up Left Behind, and Bruce Straley, the game director, and I have been doing this for over four years now. So it’s just time for a break, and to recharge the batteries,” said Druckmann, referring to the game’s first and last DLC, which launches on 14 February.

Druckmann said they have begun brainstorming new ideas – some potential sequels, some entirely new IP. The challenge is on how to present a new game that isn’t rehashing the old story, said Druckmann.

“It’s kind of like how we approached Left Behind. Can we tell people a story that’s really worth telling, and that’s not repeating itself? And if we can’t, where can we get inspired – what is something that’s really going to challenge us, and push storytelling in this medium forward?”

Discussing a potential PS4 port of The Last Of Us, Druckmann said they have to be careful with their studio resources, and it will depend on demand for such a port.

Naughty Dog is currently split into two teams, with one working on the next Uncharted game for the PS4: Uncharted 4 heads to African seas and PS4

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  1. Alex Rowley
    09.02.2014 at 16:44

    I would really like a new IP from Naughty Dog, I mean I wouldn’t mind a sequel to The Last of Us but that is a game that really doesn’t need one.

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