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However, he also admitted that Part II had effectively split the fanbase, making future installments more challenging to justify. The story's controversial twists, particularly the fate of Ellie, Joel, and other core characters, have left many fans either disillusioned or hesitant about further stories in the same universe. This creates a conundrum: can Naughty Dog produce a Part III that satisfies their narrative ambitions while winning back dissenting fans?