Summary
Neil Druckmann has announced that he’s working on an unannouncedNaughty DogIP while also actively involved inIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Having recently directed a new episode of HBO’sThe Last of Us, Druckmann clearly has a packed schedule. He’s been a key figure inNaughty Dog’sIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, continues to collaborate closely with HBO on the live-actionTLoUadaptation, and now, he’s revealed there’s even more in the pipeline.
Previously,Druckmann said he prefers to focus on one gameat a time before considering the next. This comment came back in February when he was asked about the possibility ofThe Last of Us Part 3. He explained that game development is “all-consuming,” so he directs his full attention to the project at hand rather than looking ahead. Now, however, it seems Druckmann is pushing his limits by juggling multiple projects at once, two of which are AAA titles at Naughty Dog.
Speaking withPress X to Continuepodcast’s host Steffan Powell,The Last of Uscreator revealed that another unannounced IP is in development at Naughty Dog alongsideIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. While Druckmann avoided revealing any specific details about the mystery title, he noted that his role is more of a producer, an “executive” in the room, rather than the primary director. His main focus still appears to beIntergalactic, though even on that project, he mentioned working with several directors.
Naughty Dog’s Mysterious New IP Could Be an Uncharted Spin-Off
Earlier this year, movie and video game insider Daniel Richtmanleaked moreThe Last of Us Part 3information, along with rumors about a possible second new IP in development at Naughty Dog. He also claimed that the unannounced project is being directed by Shaun Escayg, best known for his work onUncharted: The Lost Legacy. Combined with Druckmann’s recent comments, this has fueled speculation that Naughty Dog’s next game could be anUnchartedspin-off.
According to the same leaker who first mentioned Naughty Dog’s unannounced game, the mysterious IP has been in development for over three years. For context, the studio revealedIntergalacticnearly four years into its development, choosingThe Game Awards 2024for the official announcement.
Based on that pattern, it’s likely that Naughty Dog could unveil its latest IP at anupcoming major gaming event. Many also believe Neil Druckmann’s recent openness about the project hints that the studio is gearing up to reveal it publicly. Still, fans should take these rumors with a grain of salt, as nothing has been officially confirmed.
