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Naughty Dog exploring The Last of us Sequel options

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While I’m not as enamoured with The Last of Us as the entire planet is, I liked the game and its post-apocalyptic universe. While I personally feel that Ellie and Joel’s story is complete , I’d love to see that world expanded upon. That may well be happening.

Speaking to Videogamer, Naughty Dog’s Arne Meyer said that Naughty Dog is exploring ideas for a sequel of sorts to The Last of Us. In fact, not doing so would be a “disservice to ourselves and our fans.”

“I think we always make a smart decision in that all of our games are self-contained stories so they don’t have to continue if we don’t want them to or if there’s no reason for them to continue,” Meyer explained.

“It really comes down to is there something interesting in this universe we’ve created that we want to continue to explore? Is it something that we can get the entire team passionate about? Is it something we can get the creative directors excited about and then we could continue it?

“We’re just starting to explore ideas of what more could there be in this universe and starting that decision process. That doesn’t mean the end result is guaranteed.”

I’d love to see how the infection affected other parts of the world – and not just other parts of the US. Of course, should that happen, don’t expect it any time soon. With most of the creatives behind Uncharted leaving Naughty Dog, the task has fallen on to Bruce Straley and Neil Druckmann; the people behind The Last of Us. I’d imagine they’re rather busy at the moment.

The Last of Us remastered  is out locally on August 1 for your PlayStation 4. It runs at 60fps and is rendered at 1080p, which means it must be maximum fun – though there’s an option to cut the amount of fun you’re having in half by locking the frame rate at 30.

Last Updated: July 22, 2014

16 Comments

  1. Hammersteyn

    July 22, 2014 at 13:11

    • Jac7

      July 22, 2014 at 13:11

      So much win.

      Reply

    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      July 22, 2014 at 13:21

      I thought that was Watch_Dogs :/

      Reply

      • Hammersteyn

        July 22, 2014 at 13:23

        You’re thinking of PC

        Reply

        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          July 22, 2014 at 13:37

          No, that’s top down :/

          Reply

          • Hammersteyn

            July 22, 2014 at 13:42

            XD Clever bugger

  2. Gareth L (That eXCheez Guy)

    July 22, 2014 at 13:14

    Hang on, are you saying that a studio is brainstorming ideas for a sequel to a very successful game? Mind. Blown.

    😉

    Reply

  3. Matewis Jubilai

    July 22, 2014 at 13:14

    Haven’t played the game yet, but man that header – is that what happens to that poor girl in the end?

    Reply

    • Gareth L (That eXCheez Guy)

      July 22, 2014 at 13:15

      Close. The little girl becomes Leah in Diablo 3. So, yeah.

      Reply

      • Matewis Jubilai

        July 22, 2014 at 13:18

        Yeah, Carrie Fisher was hot back in the day

        Reply

  4. Alien Emperor Trevor

    July 22, 2014 at 13:22

    They really need to think a bit better when choosing game names.

    TLOU – The End – The Final Chapter – Part 2 – The Return.

    Reply

  5. Gareth L (That eXCheez Guy)

    July 22, 2014 at 13:23

    Geoff, that last sentence made me chuckle. Pure gold, man!

    Reply

    • Morne Nell

      July 22, 2014 at 13:32

      Totally agree

      Reply

    • Morne Nell

      July 22, 2014 at 13:32

      Totally agree

      Reply

  6. Consumer of Little Rabbits

    July 22, 2014 at 13:54

    The last of others

    Reply

  7. Darren Peach

    July 22, 2014 at 15:47

    And, Therein lies the problem. The story for the original game is complete. There is no real need to re-visit the world. But, Deep down, All of us want a sequel. Screw artistic integrity and give us more of the same. I would think that if most developers put the same level of narrative and sophistication in their product, We might reach a point where games like The Last of Us could be regraded as a Masterpiece similar to films like Saving Private Ryan and stand as a singular experience. Naah. I want more……

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