The Last of Us was, despite anything Geoff says, a truly spectacular way to cap off the PS3 era. Naughty Dog’s final game on the system was heart-breaking, raw and extremely fun to play, although I wasn’t clawing at the chance for more (especially after the impeccable Left Behind expansion). To me, The Last of Us presented a complete singular experience – but that’s probably not what Naughty Dog have in mind.
The idea of a Last of Us sequel has been a somewhat foregone conclusion, especially after game director Neil Druckmann said that the chances lay at 50/50 a few months ago. Yesterday, however, Nathan Drake voice actor Nolan North apparently confirmed the project outright – in the most casual of circumstances.
Speaking at MetroCon, during the same panel that detailed the new Visceral Star Wars game, North denies his involvement in a sequel we didn’t even know existed.
“For now, last one. I know they’re doing a Last of Us 2 but my character in Last of Us kind of had an untimely demise.”
North’s character in the first game – the despicable David – didn’t meet an all too pleasant end, so it’s unsurprising that he’s not involved in the sequel. Could that mean he’s confused about its existence at all? Possible, but highly improbable given his attachment to Naughty Dog and their history. It’s more likely just a slip of the tongue about a game I’m sure even he thought was all but confirmed at this point, but it is still more confirmation that we’ve had in the past.
And again I’m torn. I’m cautiously optimistic to see how Naughty Dog approaches this – continuing on with Joel and Ellie or starting a different story in the same universe. The latter sounds far more appealing to me, and I have the utmost faith in Naughty Dog with this endeavour. They are, of course, one of those rare studios that has yet to really disappoint.
Last Updated: June 30, 2015
Hammersteyn
June 30, 2015 at 11:12
Surely the sequel should be called “There’s more of Us”?
hairyknees
June 30, 2015 at 11:22
We thought we were the last of Us
Dutch Matrix
June 30, 2015 at 11:26
The second to last of us?
Alien Emperor Trevor
June 30, 2015 at 11:26
After 30-odd FINAL Fantasy games, it’s too late.
Lord Chaos
June 30, 2015 at 11:30
You play as a clicker, after all humanity has already been killed.
Now there is a clicker civil war.
Hammersteyn
June 30, 2015 at 11:32
O_o I’d still play it.
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 30, 2015 at 11:38
Try this clicker war:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/363970/
Lord Chaos
June 30, 2015 at 11:43
Saw you have it, think D3 is already giving my mouse enough of a workout.
Had to replace mouse over the weekend.
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 30, 2015 at 11:46
LOL, what mouse?
Lord Chaos
June 30, 2015 at 12:03
6 Button Naga now has some right click problems, so I finally went and got the 12.
Pieter Kruger
June 30, 2015 at 11:50
The VERY last of us? This game will have to be epic, it’s got some big shoes to fill but I’m sure ND won’t mess it up!
BurninZ
June 30, 2015 at 11:15
The Last of Us – aka: One of the best games ever!! Dam I have too much love for TLOU!
Hammersteyn
June 30, 2015 at 11:24
Agreed, I really REALLY want to buy it again some days.
BurninZ
June 30, 2015 at 11:29
my first time playing it was on the PS4 and i still have it today! its on my list of “im gonna keep them till they turn to dust” along with Diablo 3 and Bloodborne! so my Ps4 collection is not too bad at the moment, small but not bad. If you want to loan it give me a shout
Dutch Matrix
June 30, 2015 at 11:24
Last of Us? Is that the one where I saw a clip of a girl stroking a Giraffe? (For once that is not meant to be sexual innuendo)
If so, can someone tell me if any animals get murdered in the game?
I got in on PS4 but cannot get myself to play it.
Hammersteyn
June 30, 2015 at 11:25
The enemies are infected and humans. But Ellie goes hunting wildlife with a bow and arrow at one point.
BurninZ
June 30, 2015 at 11:31
Truly its in the top 5 best games i have every played (does not mean much unless you enjoy it, i know). I recommend giving it a go ASAP
konfab
June 30, 2015 at 14:15
You can go dog hunting, but is would be naughty of you as there is very limited ammo.
Ottokie
June 30, 2015 at 11:27
I should probably play “The last of us” sometime
Aries
June 30, 2015 at 12:47
I should finish it sometime
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 30, 2015 at 11:37
Nolan [SPOILER ALERT] North
SmurFyZA
June 30, 2015 at 12:03
Oh my shit it’s my Birthday. This would be a great gift. I’d prefer they use the same characters and actually go through the process of developing this cure and curing the people
SmurFyZA
June 30, 2015 at 12:08
The Last of Us is honestly the best game I have ever played…
konfab
June 30, 2015 at 14:09
I actually hope this comes out a bit later. 2016 is looking to be a year when everything good is getting released. 2017 has feelings too.