Naughty Dog Confirms 2 New Last of Us Games, Intergalactic Reveal in 2027

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Naughty Dog Confirms Two New The Last of Us Games in Development, Intergalactic Full Reveal Set for 2027

If you've been waiting for any sign of life from Naughty Dog, here it is. Studio head Neil Druckmann has confirmed that two new The Last of Us games (or at least two new projects set in that universe) are in early development. He also said that Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet won't get its full reveal until 2027. The news came at the close of The Last of Us Day 2026, and it's short on specifics but long on implications.

Quick Answer: Yes, Naughty Dog has confirmed two new projects set in The Last of Us universe, both in very early stages. Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet gets its full reveal in 2027, with no release date announced. Titles, formats, and platforms for the new TLOU projects haven't been revealed.

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What Naughty Dog Actually Announced

Every year, Naughty Dog marks The Last of Us Day on September 26, the in-game Outbreak Day. This year, Neil Druckmann closed out the celebration with a blog post on the studio's website, dated September 28, 2026. The post was built around two questions fans keep asking, and the answers gave us two headlines:

  • Naughty Dog has two new projects set in the world of The Last of Us in very early stages.
  • The studio will fully reveal Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet in 2027.

Druckmann said the studio is quiet about both for now. Naughty Dog is also staying silent on Intergalactic for the rest of 2026.

The Two New The Last of Us Projects: What We Know

Druckmann described the situation as "a couple of very exciting new projects in very early stages." Beyond that, the details are thin, but a few points are clear from his post:

  • Both will expand the canon. Druckmann said the projects will go beyond the stories told in The Last of Us Part I and Part II.
  • The studio says it has a reason to return. He said Naughty Dog wouldn't come back to this world unless it had something meaningful to say, and that the team believes these stories are worth telling.
  • Nothing else is confirmed. No titles, formats, platforms, casts, or release windows have been shared.

Outlets including The Sixth Axis noted that Druckmann had made similar remarks to the press earlier in September. The new part is the confirmation that both projects expand the canon beyond the first two games.

Is This The Last of Us Part 3?

That's the question everyone is asking, and the honest answer is that nobody knows yet. Niche Gamer pointed out that neither project has been identified as The Last of Us Part III, and the announcement doesn't establish whether a third mainline game is among them. Dot Esports similarly noted it remains to be seen whether these are new mainline entries or spinoffs with new characters.

Some outlets have gone further and guessed that one project is a full Part 3 and the other a spin-off. Treat that as speculation. It isn't in Druckmann's post.

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Reveal Moves to 2027

The other half of the update concerns Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, Naughty Dog's first new franchise in more than a decade. It debuted with a cinematic trailer at The Game Awards on December 12, 2024, and hasn't been shown since. It's in development for PlayStation 5, and per Niche Gamer, development began in 2020.

Here is what Druckmann said about it:

  • The team is heads down on what he calls Naughty Dog's most ambitious game yet.
  • The studio needs a little more time before showing it.
  • In 2027, Naughty Dog will fully reveal the game and give fans a proper look at Jordan's sci-fi adventure.

Naughty Dog hasn't given a month for the 2027 reveal or a release date for the game. The reveal date is not a release window, and people searching for the Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet release date should know that none has been announced.

For context, the game follows Jordan A. Mun, a bounty hunter played by Tati Gabrielle, who ends up stranded on the isolated planet Sempiria, according to Niche Gamer.

Analysis: What This Means for Naughty Dog and Fans

The studio is running two tracks at once

Naughty Dog is developing a brand-new sci-fi IP while also planning more stories in its biggest franchise. Since the TLOU projects are in very early stages and Intergalactic is the studio's immediate focus, expect a long gap before the new TLOU games take shape publicly.

"Expand the canon" is a careful phrase

Druckmann didn't say "sequel." Expanding the canon beyond Part I and Part II could mean a direct continuation, a side story, a prequel, or something else entirely. The wording leaves every option open, which is why Part 3 talk remains unconfirmed.

The silence through 2026 is a clear signal

A full reveal in 2027 and nothing more this year means fans shouldn't expect a trailer at the year-end awards shows. It's a long wait, but it also suggests Naughty Dog would rather show the game properly than drip-feed teasers. That is an interpretation, not something the studio said.

Expectations are high on both fronts

Intergalactic got a mixed reaction at its reveal and has been quiet for almost two years. The Last of Us remains the studio's flagship. A strong 2027 showing matters for both.

Confirmed vs. Unconfirmed at a Glance

DetailStatus
Two new projects set in The Last of Us universeConfirmed, very early stages
Projects expand canon beyond Part I and Part IIConfirmed by Druckmann
Titles, formats, platformsNot announced
One project is The Last of Us Part 3Unconfirmed speculation
Intergalactic full reveal in 2027Confirmed
Intergalactic release dateNot announced
More Intergalactic news in 2026Studio says no

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FAQ

Is Naughty Dog making two new The Last of Us games?

Naughty Dog has confirmed two new projects set in The Last of Us universe. Druckmann didn't specify whether they are full games, spinoffs, or another format.

Is The Last of Us Part 3 confirmed?

No. Neither project has been identified as Part III.

When will Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet be fully revealed?

In 2027. No month has been given, and Naughty Dog will stay quiet for the rest of 2026.

What is the Intergalactic release date?

There isn't one. The 2027 date refers to the full reveal, not the launch.

What platform is Intergalactic coming to?

Naughty Dog has said it is in development for PlayStation 5.

When was Intergalactic first revealed?

It debuted with a cinematic trailer at The Game Awards on December 12, 2024.

Where was the announcement made?

In a blog post by Neil Druckmann on the Naughty Dog website, closing out The Last of Us Day 2026.

Conclusion

This is a small announcement with big implications. Two new The Last of Us projects are in early development, both are said to expand the canon, and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will finally get a full showing in 2027. What we still don't know is just as important: what the projects are, whether Part 3 is one of them, and when Intergalactic will actually launch. Until Naughty Dog says more, the smart approach is to enjoy the confirmation and stay skeptical of anything labeled a leak or a guess. I'll update this post as soon as the studio shares more.

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