News about what’s next for The Last of Us has 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 of The Last of Us, but instead revealed a brand-new IP. Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is a huge departure from The 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 of The Last of Us were hoping for, that doesn’t mean there aren’t exciting things on the horizon for the franchise. The announcement of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet doesn’t mean The Last of Us Part 3 is off the table. The wait may just be a little while longer. However, 2025 still has plenty in store for The Last of Us fans.
Despite No New Game, The Last of Us Still Has a Busy Year Ahead
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PC
The Last of Us season 2 premiering on HBO
Even though a third Last of Us game was not announced at the Game Awards, there is a silver lining found in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered coming to PC in April. Via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PC players will now get to experience The Last of Us Part 2 at its very best. Now, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered gets to find an even bigger audience, which could bode well for the possibility of a Part 3 in the future, but that remains to be seen.
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered will launch on PC on April 3, 2025.
Season 2 of TLOU Series Premieres in 2025
While there has to be an official release date locked in, HBO has confirmed that season 2 of The Last of Us will 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 of The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PC could be a hint.
Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin have confirmed that season 2 of TLOU will 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 of The Last of Us having a spring release target feels far more intentional now. With April being The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered‘s PC launch date, it would make a lot of sense for the HBO series to 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
Although hope for The Last of Us Part 3 continues, 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 3 is still a possibility, but it seems like 2025 will not be the year an announcement gets made.
Of course, surprises could happen, but the compelling change of form Naughty Dog is taking with Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is intriguing. The developer leaving the grounded nature of The Last of Us and Uncharted and opting for heavy sci-fi is exciting, even if it’s not exactly what was expected. So, there is no new The Last of Us game right now, but fans of the HBO series and PC gamers have plenty to look forward to.
