Talos Principle 3 will definitely be the last one in the series, because 'so many videogames just don't end, and then you have an endless kind of cliffhanger'
The Talos Principle 3 will be the final installment in the series, as confirmed by the developers at Croteam. Writer Jonas Kyratzes emphasized the importance of providing a complete narrative rather than extending the story indefinitely. The team aims to deliver a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy, which they view as a cohesive work in three parts.
- ▪Croteam has stated that Talos Principle 3 will be the last game in the series.
- ▪The developers want to avoid the trend of endless cliffhangers in video games.
- ▪The story of Talos Principle is intended to be a complete work told across three games.
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Games Puzzle Talos Principle 3 will definitely be the last one in the series, because 'so many videogames just don't end, and then you have an endless kind of cliffhanger' News By Andy Chalk published 25 May 2026 The game industry is built on long-running franchises, but Devolver says it doesn't want that for its narrative-focused puzzle game. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Devolver Digital) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Talos Principle 3 is coming, and I'm very excited: What initially attracted my attention as a sideshow curiosity from…
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