gamingBreakingUpdated 3 h ago · since 29 Sept 2026

Naughty Dog announces two new The Last of Us projects

Naughty Dog has confirmed that two new projects set within The Last of Us universe are currently in the early stages of development. The announcement coincided with The Last of Us Day 2026, which also featured updates on the studio's upcoming sci-fi title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

3 sources3 countries3 articles3 independent outletsSource strength 56/100 ⓘNaughty Dog
Naughty Dog announces two new The Last of Us projects
Photo: Emily Wade / Unsplash
coda.news analysis

The announcement serves as a strategic bridge for Naughty Dog, balancing the long-term anticipation for their established franchise with the upcoming reveal of their new sci-fi IP. By aligning these updates with a dedicated fan day, the studio effectively maintains engagement during a period of relative silence between major releases.

What all reports share

  1. 01Naughty Dog is developing two new projects in The Last of Us universe.
  2. 02Studio head Neil Druckmann confirmed the news.
  3. 03Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is scheduled for a 2027 reveal.

Where the coverage differs

  • US coverage highlights the broader context of The Last of Us Day celebrations, including charity events and social media activity, while GB and FR focus primarily on the project announcements.

AI-generated from the sources below. Always check the originals.

The framing spectrum

Overall tone of each country's coverage of this event, judged from the articles listed below. How we judge
Supportive
–
Descriptive
FRGBUS
Cautious
–

How each country tells it

FranceStudio output
Typical headline, translated
Naughty Dog working on two new The Last of Us projects
Emphasises

The report notes the long gap since the studio's last major release and frames the new projects as a significant update for fans.

Mentions less

The report omits specific details about the charity livestream and community giveaways.

Limited coverage: 1 article1 article · Gamekult
United KingdomStudio development
Typical headline, translated
Naughty Dog confirms two more The Last of Us projects are in the works
Emphasises

The report focuses on the confirmation from studio head Neil Druckmann regarding the early development stages of the new projects.

Mentions less

The report omits details regarding the studio's charity livestream and other community events.

Limited coverage: 1 article1 article · Eurogamer
United StatesIndustry update
Typical headline, translated
Naughty Dog is working on two new The Last of Us projects
Emphasises

The report details the project announcements alongside the broader context of The Last of Us Day 2026 celebrations.

Limited coverage: 1 article1 article · GameSpot

Summaries are AI-generated from the linked sources and may contain errors; always check the originals. We summarise and link; we never republish articles. Photos come from openly licensed libraries, official publicity material and brand logos, credited to their sources. If you own an image and want it credited differently or removed, email info@coda.news and we will act promptly.