Four years have passed since the release End of second episode. Since then, Naughty Dog has given us a remake of the first installment in the series, as well as a remastering of the second title. While many are already getting bored of seeing the same property over and over again, Studio director Neil Druckmann has revealed his plans for the team’s next game.
through a New interview As part of Sony’s presentation focusing on its next 10 years, Druckmann revealed that Naughty Dog’s next game could redefine the mainstream public’s perception of the medium entertainment and art. Here’s what he said about it:
“I have been fortunate enough to work on several dream projects and am currently excited about a new one, which may be the most exciting yet.
There is a growing appreciation for games that cross all age groups, unlike when I was a kid. This shift was highlighted by The Last of Us entering our televisions, which I hoped would bridge the gap between gamers and non-gamers.
The program’s success has dominated games, illustrating the rich and immersive experiences they offer This visibility excites me not only for our current projects, but also for the wider potential of games to captivate a global audience.
I’m interested to see how this new game resonates, especially after the success of The Last of Us, as it could redefine the general public’s perception of gaming.
You have to take risks to find new ideas that connect with audiences, and while Uncharted was a hit on the charts, it was important for our studio to reinvent itself with new franchises like The Last of Us.
Many companies insist on sticking with profitable franchises, but SIE’s culture and philosophy allows us to pursue new ideas. Industrial risk is necessary; You can’t design it perfectly and predict how successful it will be. “I’m incredibly grateful that SIE trusts us to build on our past successes and explore new creative avenues.”
Unfortunately, at this point we don’t have a clear idea of ​​the next Naughty Dog project. Some time ago, Druckmann revealed that he already had this idea Our last part is the third. Along with this the director also mentioned that he is interested in creating experiences far away from blockbusters. Considering his recent statement, It looks like the studio’s next project will be an entirely new property, But it will not abandon the classic narrative style of this group. Relatedly, you can read more about Druckmann’s statement about his future projects here. Likewise, what do we know about this? Our last part is the third.
Author’s Note:
The idea of ​​redefining gaming for a mainstream audience is a statement of what makes video games special in the first place. The Last of Us is such an important work because it’s something that could only happen in this medium, and by trying to create something that everyone could theoretically enjoy, part of the essence of the medium would be destroyed.
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