Do we really need The Last of Us Part 3?

In January 2024, we saw the release of The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered exclusively for the PS5. It brought some new additions, including a new Roguelike mode called No Return and a few Lost Levels. Around the same time, Grounded 2, a two-hour-long documentary on The Last of Us Part 2, was posted on Naughty Dog's official YouTube channel. We got to see the behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews with the cast.

In the documentary, Neil Druckmann mentioned he had a story idea for The Last of Us Part 3. However, we don't believe this franchise needs a third installment. The second game does a fair job of concluding the stories of all major characters. The community is divided in this regard. While many feel a third game would be overkill, the idea of getting The Last of Us Part 3 is still enticing.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions. Spoilers ahead.

Toward the end of The Last of Us Part 2, we see Abby trying to escape with Lev on a boat, but Ellie is having none of it. She attacks Abby, which starts a small fistfight between the two as they try their best to kill each other. They exchange heavy blows for a short while, and Abby even bites off two of Ellie's fingers. However, Ellie gets the upper hand and starts choking Abby underwater.

All of a sudden, the thought of Joel crosses Ellie's mind, and she decides to let Abby and Lev escape in the boat. She is left stranded, half-submerged on the shoreline. Ellie then decides to return home, which she finds empty as Dina has already left with her baby and her things. She goes to the second floor where she finds her guitar, but she struggles to play because of the missing fingers.

As Ellie keeps the guitar down and exits the house, we