Fact Check: Did Naughty Dog announce a 2028 open-world 'Breaking Bad' game?
WASHINGTON, DC: A rumor about ‘Naughty Dog’ developing a new open-world ‘Breaking Bad’ game set for release in 2028 has been circulating online, catching the attention of fans of the popular TV series and video games.
Several accounts shared headlines and posters featuring Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, making the project look like an official announcement. Let's fact-check the claim.
Claim: Naughty Dog announced a 2028 open-world 'Breaking Bad' game
An open-world 'BREAKING BAD' video game is in works at Naughty Dog. Reportedly targeting a 2028 release. (Source: https://t.co/eip1cJPUPB) https://t.co/rpaJ0FGfaa
— Chaos Crave (@ChaosCrave_) October 23, 2026
The rumor began circulating on X after an account named Chaos Crave claimed that Naughty Dog was developing an open-world Breaking Bad video game, reportedly targeting a 2028 release.
The post cited a Variety article as its source and presented the claim as gaming news. It also gained significant attention, with more than 21,000 likes and nearly 1 million views.
The post sparked mixed reactions from gamers, with some expressing excitement about the idea and others questioning whether Naughty Dog's signature storytelling style would suit the series.
The rumor may have gained traction because fans have long hoped to see Breaking Bad adapted into a major video game. In March 2026, reports resurfaced about a previously canceled Breaking Bad virtual reality game developed by Firesprite, bringing renewed attention to the franchise's gaming history.
Fact Check: The claim is false
The claim is false. An X account named @ChaosCrave_ claimed that Naughty Dog was developing an open-world Breaking Bad video game for release in 2028. However, the account's bio clearly identifies it as an “Unofficial | Parody | Satirical News Account.”
The post also featured a 'Breaking Bad' poster alongside the Naughty Dog logo and linked to a source that did not support the claim.
The linked source was a January 2019 Variety article about Breaking Bad: Criminal Elements, a free-to-play mobile strategy game developed by Plamee and published by FTX Games.
The game allowed players to build and manage a criminal enterprise and featured characters from the TV series. However, it was not an open-world game developed by Naughty Dog. The game launched in 2019 and was later discontinued.
No credible reports, leaks, or official statements from Naughty Dog, Sony/PlayStation, AMC, or Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan confirm that Naughty Dog is developing a game based on the series.
The studio's current focus remains on 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet,' its next major original game, which it announced at The Game Awards in 2024.
