The Last of Us Part 3 could be a possibility, and fans believe its creator may have just dropped a hint about it.

      The Last of Us Part 3 may have been hinted at without being specifically mentioned.

      For years, The Last of Us Part 3 has primarily existed as speculation, fueled by forum discussions and rumors that fans keep alive due to Naughty Dog's silence on the matter. However, this may have changed, or at least progressed, due to a recent post from Neil Druckmann.

      The head of Naughty Dog recently shared a post on Instagram featuring early concept art for the game that eventually became The Last of Us, with sketches dating back to 2003, a decade prior to the original game's release.

      What has gamers excited about this seemingly simple post is not just the artwork, but also Druckmann's caption. The phrase that stood out to fans states, “Been a wild journey. Grateful for every part of it, especially the few stops that remain on the road ahead.”

      The wording “few stops that remain” is especially impactful. Fans believe it may hint at The Last of Us Part 3, particularly since the series has already seen two mainline games along with several other related projects.

      However, it's important to clarify that this is not an official announcement; it's merely an interpretation by fans. The phrasing is ambiguous and could just as easily refer to the third season of the popular TV show. Nonetheless, there’s a silver lining as Druckmann is reportedly not expected to be as involved in the upcoming TV season as he has been in the past, which may suggest that the post could actually be alluding to the third game.

      Are fans reading too much into this?

      Naughty Dog has remained tight-lipped about a direct sequel, even as the studio is known to be working on several projects. This is what makes even a cryptic tease like this enough to spark conversation among fans again, especially since the last game in the franchise was released nearly six years ago.

      So, no, The Last of Us Part 3 has not been confirmed. But for once, the possibility doesn’t seem entirely far-fetched.