Naughty Dog Could Be Working on Another Post-Apocalyptic Game

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A recent job posting appears to suggest that Naughty Dog may be working on another post-apocalyptic game like the Last of Us, or that it requires additional personnel to continue development of their upcoming multiplayer game. With over 300 Game of the Year awards for the Last of Us Part 2, it’s no surprise that the AAA studio would want to continue that trend. While the job posting doesn’t confirm another the Last of Us title, it does suggest that Naughty Dog is looking for an artist with the skills to craft in-game assets for an AAA title.

The Last of Us series is popular among gamers for its rich storytelling, which will soon be the subject of a new HBO series. The Last of Us series has been praised for its gameplay and gritty post apocalyptic atmosphere. The recent success of Resident Evil remakes suggests that audiences are still hungry for post-apocalyptic style games.

According to the job posting, Naughty Dog specifies that it's seeking a game artist that can create new in-game assets, either from scratch, or from existing assets. While the artist it seeks will focus on clothing, the studio also wants an individual capable of creating animals, props, and other in-game items as well. The new designer must be able to work with other production teams, and create realistic, textured skin by applying shading techniques. Naughty Dog also specifies that the designer must understand the game pipeline, and be familiar with the entire creative process that revolves around game development. While the new artist may be working on something entirely new, they could also be contributing to Naughty Dog's upcoming the Last of Us multiplayer game.

As the Last of Us branches out into the world of high-caliber cable TV series, it makes sense that Naughty Dog would want to expand its portfolio of rich storytelling, and memorable characters. While the job posting doesn’t confirm a specific game, or game type, it does make it clear that the studio is working on something, and that it is seeking talented game developers to take part in what is likely a large-scale project.

Given the studio’s past penchant for storytelling we can be sure an upcoming game will be something gamers will anticipate.