It's no secret that "The Last of Us" gained huge success following its release date on June 14, 2013, now fans are hoping that a follow up game would be launched sometime soon.
While creative director Neil Druckmann almost dismissed "The Last of Us 2" during a Reddit AMA when he said, "If you're asking about a sequel... right now I'd say it's 50/50," there is still hope that it's going to happen.
According to Cinema Blend, the remaining 50 percent chance for "The Last of Us 2" would most likely introduce a new story far from that of Joel and Ellie.
"It's possible he won't want to compromise that ending with a sequel," Cinema Blend reported. "The development team at Naughty Dog might opt for a new story with never-before-seen characters instead."
However for Druckmann the only reason for him to reconsider a sequel to the action adventure survival horror game is when voice actors Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson consider to return and lend their voices to Joel and Eliie again.
"I'd probably reconsider the story [if Troy and Ashley didn't return]. They are Joel and Ellie to me," he said according to Cinema Blend.
Movie Pilot on the other hand suggested an interesting plot where the game could still see Joel and Ellie while it introduces a whole new story that will focus on a new character.
"Their history is a pretty fascinating one, and the potential for The Last of Us 2 being a prequel following this uprising would be fairly high," the publication suggested. "We could take charge of Marlene as she leads the revolution, or we could possibly play as one of the other members of the rebel group. Maybe the story could eventually run in tandem with Joel and Ellie's, as we play as someone else living their life during this time. It'd be interesting for me at least to explore how a faction like this becomes such a strong opposing force to corruption and forced rule."
While there is still chance for "The Last of Us 2" to happen, its release date could not be expected anytime soon as Naughty Dog is still focused on "Uncharted 4."
Director Bruce Straley once told Game Spot that "The Last of Us 2" still remains "on ice."
"We're 110 percent in Uncharted 4 territory now," Straley said. "Blinders on, make this awesome."
"We totally get it, because we have those same feelings as well. We have brainstormed sequel ideas for 'The Last of Us,' and we've brainstormed ideas for new games, but all of that is put on ice right now while we work on 'Uncharted 4.'"
