The Last Of Us Part 3 Graphics Already Has Gamers Seriously Excited

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Image shows Ellie in The Last of Us Part II

Published May 2, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

Known as 'Cyberpunk 2077's' biggest fan, Angharad is a Welsh games writer who thrives in anything related to digital storytelling. If a video game explores the intricacies and horrors of womanhood, she is there.

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Set in a post-apocalyptic world where nature has begun to reclaim its domain, The Last of Us franchise is an example of the power of mother nature, and also the power of technology, with Naughty Dog able to push the limits of game-making by making The Last of Us Part II one of the most technology advanced video games of recent years.

Despite being released back in 2020, The Last of Us Part II is still an example of how far gaming has come when it comes to graphics and performance. Just taking a walk around some of Naughty Dog's environments (when you are not being hunted by infected and humans alike) is enough to take your breath away as you stumble across toppling skyscrapers, rusted cars covered in creeping vines, and ripped posters showing a world that once was. Now, with rumors that The Last of Us Part III is on the horizon, fans have been taking a look back on the series as a whole, and wondering just how much of an improvement another installment will be on previous entries.

Ellie in a rage in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered.

In recent weeks, fans have been debating everything from the potential protagonist for The Last of Us Part III to its setting and story, but a topic of a different variety has also taken place on Twitter, with one user sharing, "Naughty Dog pushed 2013 hardware to its absolute limits… Now imagine what The Last of Us Part III is going to look like." The post was shared alongside a clip from The Last of Us Part II, and instead of showing epic combat or some of the incredible cutscenes, it just shows Ellie walking through one of Naughty Dog's beautifully crafted environments, and it really is a stark reminder of how impressive the 2020 title looks.

As you might expect, the post soon elicited some responses, with many agreeing that Naughty Dog has what it takes to push the limits of technology and game making even further with The Last of Us Part III. "Part 3 will look better than real life," the top comment read. However, one user has bigger expectations, sharing, "I vote they go VR with TLOU 3! Imagine those shamblers or stalkers up close and personal. To me, that's the ONLY way they can make it better."

Ellie points a rifle in the last of us Part 2

Of course, it is also worth considering that even if The Last of Us Part III remains locked away in Neil Druckmann's head, we have also got Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet to look forward to, and as Naughty Dog's brand-new IP, we can only imagine how stunning its sci-fi adventure is going to look when it launches next.