Neil Druckmann confirms two latest projects in the world of The Last of Us. The update came in a blog post closing out The Last of Us Day on September 26. While the twin projects are in their primary stage, Druckmann said both projects will expand the canon beyond Part I and Part II, without confirming whether either is a game. The update also mentioned the studio’s sci-fi game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which has remained out of the focus since its debut nearly two years ago. Druckmann confirmed a full reveal is planned for 2027.
What Druckmann Said About The Two New TLOU Projects
In an official blog announcement marking The Last of Us Day 2026, Neil Druckmann addressed one of the major questions around the franchise: whether Naughty Dog plans to tell more stories within its post-apocalyptic universe. Neil Druckmann revealed that Naughty Dog has “a couple of very exciting new projects in very early stages”. The studio confirms that both projects will expand The Last of Us canon beyond Part I and Part II.
The announcement follows prior remarks around the probability of returning to the world of The Last of Us . Druckmann has said Naughty Dog would not revisit the world unless it had something worth saying, saying Naughty Dog would not return to the universe unless it had something valuable to say. The studio head said the world and characters of The Last of Us continue to be meaningful to the team. Rather than revisiting the setting simply because it is popular, Naughty Dog believes the new stories are worth narrating.
The announcement does not enlist sufficient details about what either project actually is. There are no details about their plot, characters, platforms, or release timelines in Neil Druckmann’s update. Both projects are at an early stage, meaning fans might have to wait for more context or information. The announcement came as part of The Last of Us Day, during which Naughty Dog also thanked the fan support from the gaming community. Druckmann thanked fans for their excitement for the franchise and its characters over the years.
He also thanked everyone who donated to AbleGamers during the studio’s stream. As per Druckmann, the community helped raise $11,000 and counting for the organization. The two projects suggest the franchise still has more stories to narrate beyond the events and characters explored in the first two main entries. For now, the studio is keeping those plans under wraps.
When Naughty Dog Will Fully Reveal Intergalactic
Neil Druckmann also used The Last of Us Day 2026 to provide information on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. This is Naughty Dog’s ambitious sci-fi game that was announced at The Game Awards in December 2024. The development team is currently focused on the project and is working on what Druckmann called the studio’s most ambitious project yet. He said there is enthusiasm inside the studio as this long-awaited project comes together. Despite the progress, fans should not expect a substantial update before 2027. Druckmann said Naughty Dog will remain quiet about Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet for the rest of the year. Still no release window has been confirmed even after the 2027 reveal, and the Washington Post tease earlier in September.
What Else The Last of Us Day 2026 Brought Fans
That silence is expected to change in 2027, when Naughty Dog plans to fully reveal the game and provide a proper look at the sci-fi adventure featuring protagonist Jordan A. Mun. The original announcement introduced Jordan and the game’s futuristic setting, while the latest bit also included fresh concept art showing the protagonist in an alien world. However, Naughty Dog has not yet fully provided the full picture of Jordan’s upcoming adventure. Druckmann acknowledged that it has been a long time since the studio shared major information about the project, but also appreciated fans for continuing to support the game despite the rare updates.
The studio appears to be taking extra time before showing the game fully, with Neil Druckmann asking the fans to remain calm while the development continues. For The Last of Us, meanwhile, Naughty Dog has confirmed that its plans extend beyond the first two games, although those projects are still too early for extensive announcements.
Together, the updates give fans two separate reasons to be watching Naughty Dog: The Last of Us is set to expand with two new projects that will add to its canon, while Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is scheduled for a much bigger reveal in 2027.
