For the current time being, there is little understanding what Naughty Dog is currently pursuing for its next title. Previously, the developer was working on a multiplayer title set within its The Last of Us series. Back in fall 2023, the team asked for more patience on the new title underway. That was until the game was ultimately canceled instead in December 2023.
Outside of its attempt at a standalone multiplayer title, Naughty Dog has remained busy with remastering its latest releases. The Last of Us Part II Remastered release on PlayStation 5 earlier this winter. Rectify Gaming scored the game a 9/10. Additionally, Naughty Dog before that ported The Last of Us Part I to PC as well.
Now, while the ongoing direction Naughty Dog is heading is unclear, there is one certainty among it all: Troy Baker. The voice actor who has become a hallmark in the industry and more specifically associated with Naughty Dog is to return for the next game. In an interview with GQ Magazine, it is revealed that Baker will be featured in the next project – whatever that may be.
“In a heartbeat I would always work with Troy,” Niel Druckmann, Naughty Dog studio head shared with the publication. It is unsure if Baker’s involvement extends to more within The Last of Us series or he will instead be part of a new franchise altogether. Baker next year in 2025 will be featured in Ken Levine’s next project, Judas – a successor to his original IP Bioshock.
Again, there is no one certainty to what Naughty Dog is working on. But what many fans speculate is that perhaps Uncharted might not be on the table. Speaking to Buzzfeed, Druckmann did confirm that the last game – Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End – was a good sendoff for the series. You cam read the full report by heading here.
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Source: GQ
