but spoiled dog It has been confirmed that Troy Baker will be playing the character in Naughty Dog's next game. Prior to this casting announcement, there was a tie between the following titles: the last of us 3Or a new rumored steampunk game. However, the most likely scenario right now is that the next title won't be like that. the last of us 3. Unless there are a lot of flashbacks in part 3. the last of usIt doesn't make sense for Baker to play Joel, and it seems far-fetched for him to play any other character in the same franchise unless it's a statement-making cameo.
At the same time, now that Baker's role in Naughty Dog's next game has been confirmed, fans will have to take on the possibility that he's here to play a different character this time around, and most likely in another title. It's likely that Baker will voice an entirely new character, or he could take on a role in another Naughty Dog franchise, such as: unknown. However, the possibility of him playing a new character in a new IP seems like the most likely course and lines up well with ongoing speculation.
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A new Naughty Dog reveal could be bad news for The Last of Us fans.
Newly confirmed details about Naughty Dog's next game may disappoint fans of The Last of Us franchise.
Naughty Dog is rumored to be developing a game called Stray's Cross.
Rumors about a sci-fi or steampunk Naughty Dog game Stray's Cross It has been in circulation for some time. The studio is known for surprising players with its expansive storytelling. Switching to a new genre, although potentially lucrative, would be a bold move at this point. Science fiction games allow studios to explore new angles, mechanics, and visual elements. Rumors suggest that the game will be a first-person game, so the change in perspective will also be a significant departure from the usual style.
Potentially Troy Baker playing the main character in such a title would ring a bell and potentially attract the studio's existing fan base. for the last of us There's potential for fresh and exciting new projects for fans. On the other hand, there's the pain of seeing a beloved series take a backseat.
Any other direction will be another unknown work.
but unknown concluded with lost legacyThere's always room for new games in a franchise. The character of Sam Drake, voiced by Troy Baker, has not seen a definitive ending since. Uncharted 4 and lost legacy. So there's room for Naughty Dog to revisit it. unknown universe. At the same time, the return to unknown It may feel like a step back for both fans and Naughty Dog.
If the next game is The Last of Us 3, Baker could make a cameo appearance.
Neil Druckmann confirmed Baker's involvement in the next Naughty Dog project, but it's still unclear what role he will take on next. Fans saw Baker return to HBO. the last of us Season 1 is a cameo role, so Baker's casual appearance in Naughty Dog's next game isn't in the books either. Even after the next game ends the last of us 3Instead of returning as Joel in a flashback, a character who was already killed off in the previous installment, Baker could have a cameo role.
Needless to say, everything should be consumed with a huge amount of salt. Baker's character appearing in the Naughty Dog title likely won't be Joel, and will likely appear in an entirely new IP. the last of us Joel's loyalists will always miss Baker's beloved character for years to come, so either way, it's still bittersweet to have the actor around.