Naughty Dog Teasing New Game at TGA? The Last of Us 3 Rumors Swirl

A new leak suggests Naughty Dog may unveil a major project at this year's TGA—possibly a new IP or the long-awaited next chapter in The Last of Us saga.

Hold onto your controllers, because the rumor mill is spinning again. Gaming insider Just a Nerd recently dropped a tantalizing hint: Naughty Dog might be gearing up to reveal a major new game at this year's The Game Awards. And yes, speculation is already running wild about what it could be.

So what's the big mystery title? Nobody knows for sure yet. It could be a brand-new original IP, or it could be the continuation of The Last of Us that fans have been begging for. Either way, the prospect of a Naughty Dog reveal at TGA is enough to get pulses racing.

As one of Sony's flagship first-party studios, Naughty Dog has been under a microscope for years. The team is currently deep in development on the sci-fi epic Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, but that doesn't mean it's the only iron in the fire. Studio head Neil Druckmann has previously hinted that other unannounced projects are also in the works.

Here's where it gets really interesting. Back in September, Druckmann confirmed that Naughty Dog is in early development on two The Last of Us-related projects that will expand the world of the first two games. He stopped short of saying whether either is a full-fledged sequel, though. So the door is very much open for The Last of Us 3—or something else entirely.

Adding a layer of uncertainty: the studio has already confirmed that Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will get its full reveal in 2027. That means this year's TGA might not feature anything from Naughty Dog at all. Or it could be the perfect stage for a surprise announcement. With Geoff Keighley's show always packed with shockers, you never know what might happen.

For now, all we can do is wait and speculate. Will we finally get a glimpse of what's next from the studio behind Uncharted and The Last of Us? Will Ellie's story continue, or are we heading into uncharted territory with a new IP? The TGA stage has hosted plenty of jaw-dropping moments before—could this be another one?

What do you think Naughty Dog is cooking up? Are you hoping for The Last of Us 3, or would you rather see something completely fresh? Let us know in the comments!