Fans of The Last of Us series were still reeling from Neil Druckmann's recent statement suggesting that a new game might not be on the horizon when a sudden spark of optimism emerged. Insider Daniel Richtman has stirred the community by claiming that not only is the next installment in development, but it has also moved forward with casting actors and filming some scenes.

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Considering the somewhat ambiguous earlier comments from Naughty Dog's director, these rumors could indeed carry some weight. When Druckmann mentioned there would be "no next The Last of Us," he might have been alluding to an already-in-development sequel. Moreover, this isn't the first time he's made such statements—similar comments were made before the announcement of Part II. However, it's worth noting that Richtman has a history of leaks that didn't pan out.

Despite this, it's confirmed that a concept for the new installment does exist. As for an official announcement or further news, Naughty Dog might be holding off to keep the spotlight on their upcoming new IP, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.