Dreaming big. next project may be years away from release, but studio head Neil Druckmann is already making big promises about what his award-winning team will be able to accomplish. In a recent conversation with his , Druckmann shared insights into Naughty Dog’s goals for its next project.
The studio wants to change the reputation that video games have amongst non-gamers. "[The Last Of Us’] success has spotlighted gaming, illustrating the rich, immersive experiences it offers,” Druckmann said. “I'm eager to see how this new game resonates, especially following the success of , as it could redefine mainstream perceptions of gaming.
” Druckmann said he hopes the show’s recent success will translate directly to more interest in the medium. creator Neil Druckmann wants to change the mainstream perception of gaming with his next project. “This visibility excites me not only for our current project but for the broader potential of gaming to captivate a global audience,” he continued.
As grandiose as his claims sound this far ahead of the mystery game’s release, Druckmann is probably best positioned to make such a declaration. While gaming has been tackling mature themes for as long as the fidelity has allowed creatives to do so, 2013’s broke through to the mainstream thanks to captivating, well-written characters and its familiar subject matter. willingness to lean into traditional storytelling methods typically reserved for Hollywood production, and doing it ju.