There are rumors circulating online about potential details for The Last of Us Part 3. Although the third installment has not been officially announced, the immense success of the first two games and the popular HBO adaptation have led many to assume that a third game in Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic survival-horror series is highly likely.
Naughty Dog's next official release will be a Last of Us multiplayer title, rather than a direct sequel to the second game. Very little information has been revealed about this multiplayer project, but it is anticipated to be a live service game set in San Francisco. There have been rumors suggesting that Naughty Dog's next game after the multiplayer project could be an entirely new intellectual property, but there is a strong possibility that it will actually be The Last of Us Part 3.
ViewerAnon, a known accurate leaker, has reaffirmed their claim that Neil Druckmann's next game is The Last of Us 3. They have further stated that "major filming" for the game will occur this year. Additionally, they emphasize that protagonist Ellie will play a significant role in the third game, akin to her role in the second game. This suggests that Ellie will be the main character, although there may be another protagonist who shares considerable screen time, similar to Abby in The Last of Us Part 2. ViewerAnon reminds fans that story details are subject to change at this early stage of development.
Besides ViewerAnon, Daniel Richtman has also leaked information about The Last of Us 3. However, fans should approach these leaks with skepticism. As per Richtman, as reported by Eurogamer, The Last of Us 3 will include a "Victorian house" where a group of survivors reside. Notable characters mentioned in this report are Lucas, Mason, Ezra, Val, and Gracis. Val is portrayed as the leader of the group, leading to conflict with Ezra, who desires to assume control.
Regrettably, fans of Last of Us may have to endure a lengthy wait to discover the validity of the recent speculations surrounding the game. Naughty Dog is currently focused on developing a single-player game, possibly The Last of Us 3, which means additional details may surface in a couple of years or thereabouts.
Source: Daniel Richtman (via Eurogamer)