Fans have been asking for a third installment of The Last of Us ever since the controversial but award-winning sequel was released in 2020. It doesn't help that Naughty Dog keeps on teasing the third game as well but it hasn't really given us any details about it so far. However, a new leak suggests that the next entry into the series will feature a new set of characters. Key Takeaways** The Last of Us Part III will feature five new characters. Ellie will return and play an important role in the game. The new characters are part of a group of scavengers. Major filming for the game will begin this year. The rumor comes from a leaker best known for sharing information on Marvel TV shows and movies.
Over the weekend, Daniel Richtman revealed that The Last of Us Part III will follow the stories of five new characters: Lucas, Mason, Val, Ezra, and Gracie. The five are part of a group of "scavengers" trying to survive on the outskirts of a post-apocalyptic metropolis with a Victorian house as their base of operations.
According to the insider, Lucas is very "affable" but "develops a relationship with another young scavenger and will have a turn to show his dark side." The rumor suggests that Gracie may be the love interest of Lucas and is said to be around the age of 18-25.