shocking Naughty Dog is hiring for their next project, “narrative-driven content”, “next-generation graphics analysis” and “Single Player”

Kolx · Jul 9, 2020

Though Naughty Dog is taking a bit of a break after the release of The Last of Us Part II, the studio still aims to bring in new hires in the near future. Specifically, the company is recruiting for a Level/Environment Designer, Melee/Gameplay Animator, a Tools Programmer, and quite a few other positions. Most are for the development of "narrative-driven content" and "next-generation graphics analysis."

GamesRadar spotted the listings on the 'Careers' page of Naughty Dog's official website. The heading for the Level/Environment Designer specifically makes mention of "Single Player." A Melee/Gameplay Animator posting notes Naughty Dog wants animators capable of aiding in the creation of "compelling gameplay for our future project(s)." Whomever fills the Tools Programmer vacancy will work with the ICE Team, one of PlayStation Studios' "central technology groups."

Chaystic · Jul 9, 2020

My body is not ready for Naughty Dog games on next gen.

Tribal24 · Jul 9, 2020

I'm hoping its Savage Starlight! The Space Opera we need right now

DixieDean82 · Jul 9, 2020

Good to see them getting out of their comfort zone.

janusff · Jul 9, 2020

Where the hell is my TLOU2 MP stand alone game?

ItchyTasty · Jul 9, 2020

I'm excited to see what they come up with next, feels like they have a new IP cooking

MadZero · Jul 9, 2020

Melee Gameplay... Hopefully a new IP with no Guns.

Up for anything from ND.

Komo · Jul 9, 2020

I am thankful it's something new.

SnatcherHunter · Jul 9, 2020

DixieDean82 said:
Good to see them getting out of their comfort zone.

Comfort zone? I think what they are doing is not easy at all, and most devs stay away from even trying it.

Clive · Jul 9, 2020

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Shopolic · Jul 9, 2020

I LOVED everything about TLoU2, but hope for a fantasy colorful game for the next project.

Raigor · Jul 9, 2020

That's a lot of opening, i wonder how many people left after finishing TLOU2

Kolx · Jul 9, 2020

janusff said:
Where the hell is my TLOU2 MP stand alone game?

it's supposedly still being worked on by the MP team. This's for their next big project after tlou2.

IIFloodyII · Jul 9, 2020

janusff said:
Where the hell is my TLOU2 MP stand alone game?

The MP team is working on it. There's even been some leaked footage I'm pretty sure, but not a lot.

manustany · Jul 9, 2020

Count me in.

Alex2DX · Jul 9, 2020

Space or horror please. Or space horror!

Raigor · Jul 9, 2020

SnatcherHunter said:
Comfort zone? I think what they are doing is not easy at all, and most devs stay away from even trying it.

No wonder most devs stay away from even trying when they can't afford to make these types of games lol

Empyrean Cocytus · Jul 9, 2020

Would love to see Naughty Dog attempt something in the Sci-Fi or Fantasy genres. We've seen how they can handle more realistic settings, let's see what they can do with the non-realistic.

I'd prefer Sci-Fi since fantasy action-adventures are a dime a dozen.

dragonflys545 · Jul 9, 2020

I'm ready for a new IP. Let's go!

K' Dash · Jul 9, 2020

Go Space Sci-fi, you COWARDS!

RivalGT · Jul 9, 2020

I would like a new IP. They can close out the gen again with the last of us part 3.

Creed Bratton · Jul 9, 2020

Shambalakan said:
I LOVED everything about TLoU2, but hope for a fantasy colorful game for the next project.

Absolutely this. We've seen they can give us a modern spin on Indiana Jones and a gritty, post apocalyptic world, but now I want to see them craft something that isn't rooted in the world we know.

ElephantShell · Jul 9, 2020

Really trying new things with their recent openings for "depressing content administrator" and "sadness analyst".

Toumari · Jul 9, 2020

The melee position is interesting... hand-to-hand combat system.

It also alludes to a "supporting cast" which is basically Naughty Dog's DNA at this point.

____ · Jul 9, 2020

Please stray FAR away from TLOU2's length, scope and tone.

I can't enjoy another one of those.

hey it's that dog · Jul 9, 2020

I'm more than fine with another narrative focused 3rd person adventure, but I'm ready for them to lighten up for the next game.

Ocean · Jul 9, 2020

Meh, they should go back to making great multiplayer experiences. Or if they're set on the cinematic story driven blah blah, just pitch a Netflix show or something.

Transistor · Jul 9, 2020

Ocean said:
Meh, they should go back to making great multiplayer experiences. Or if they're set on the cinematic story driven blah blah, just pitch a Netflix show or something.

Why, when their cinematic story driven games sell like hotcakes?

Mr.Deadshot · Jul 9, 2020

I am tired af and read the article 3 times. Where does it mention "new IP"? This could just be for TLOU3 (which would be more than fine for me).

Max|Payne · Jul 9, 2020

I hope they do something shorter but richer in gameplay and more light-hearted in plot.

Chamber · Jul 9, 2020

This is clearly going to be a thread of shitty hot takes.

hey it's that dog · Jul 9, 2020

Toumari said:
The melee position is interesting... hand-to-hand combat system.

It also alludes to a "supporting cast" which is basically Naughty Dog's DNA at this point.

Is that interesting? They've had hand-to-hand combat in every game since Uncharted. This doesn't imply it will be a greater focus of the next game, does it?

Kolx · Jul 9, 2020

Ocean said:
Meh, they should go back to making great multiplayer experiences. Or if they're set on the cinematic story driven blah blah, just pitch a Netflix show or something.

You can get a cinematic story and a great gameplay. Why limit yourself to one when you can have both?

Empyrean Cocytus · Jul 9, 2020

Alex2DX said:
Space or horror please. Or space horror!

Last of Us already has a lot of survival horror elements to it even though it's more survival than horror. I think something built around space exploration would be a great move, even though it's been done before with Mass Effect and will be done again with Starfield, but those are more RPG at their core.

Jiraiya · Jul 9, 2020

Good. That's part of the reason i fancy a PlayStation...naughty dog single player. Trust whatever they decide to make. Except for Uncharted...nah.

Loanshark · Jul 9, 2020

I can imagine that there is a huge exodus happening right now at Naughty Dog given their working conditions, Jason's exposé indicated there would be one once TLOU 2 wrapped up.

Bruceleeroy · Jul 9, 2020

Ocean said:
Meh, they should go back to making great multiplayer experiences. Or if they're set on the cinematic story driven blah blah, just pitch a Netflix show or something.

Lol. Go home Ocean you're drinking at 8:00am is doing you no favors

Phantom_Snake · Jul 9, 2020

Ocean said:
Meh, they should go back to making great multiplayer experiences. Or if they're set on the cinematic story driven blah blah, just pitch a Netflix show or something.

What's the last multiplayer game they released? Their games usually have multiplayer modes, and TLOU2 has MP coming.

Rosebud · Jul 9, 2020

It must be time for Savage Starlight, rightw

Strike · Jul 9, 2020

Hopefully it's sci-fi or even something like fantasy. Also hoping we get that TLOU multiplayer title to tide us over.

Expy · Jul 9, 2020

Raigor said:
That's a lot of opening, i wonder how many people left after finishing TLOU2

They could just be expanding to enable the studio to be more flexible.

Crossing Eden · Jul 9, 2020

A position for animating hand to hand combat is not an indication that they're working on a new IP considering that their last two IPs both had hand to hand combat as major features, including a dodge button in the last one.

mils · Jul 9, 2020

Wonder how many employees they are going to burn out and churn through for their next project. Lol who gives a shit about that I want my new game!

ImaPlayThis · Jul 9, 2020

Not to sound dumb, but why is this "shocking" like you'd expect them to start working in their next game, especially with next gen just months (potentially weeks) away

Tiago Rodrigues · Jul 9, 2020

DixieDean82 said:
Good to see them getting out of their comfort zone.

Why should they stop doing what they do when they are the best at it?

formasymphonic · Jul 9, 2020

New ND project designed from the ground up for PS5?

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Ocean · Jul 9, 2020

Transistor said:
Why, when their cinematic story driven games sell like hotcakes?

I'm clearly not suggesting what they ought to do for their own sake, that's their job. I was merely expressing what I would have preferred.

Cosmic Voyager · Jul 9, 2020

janusff said:
Where the hell is my TLOU2 MP stand alone game?

Believe it or not they can work on both at once (and they've been working on the standalone MP for a while already)

rude · Jul 9, 2020

I wonder if that casting rumor ever turned out to be true. If it did, then they've been working on this since at least 2018.

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