With the wait for The Witcher 4 extending into 2027, it's a similar story for Naughty Dog's recently announced Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier confirmed on ResetEra that neither title will hit the market next year, pushing Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet's release to 2027 at the earliest. This delay raises questions about the game's intended platform—whether it's targeting the PlayStation 5, the anticipated PlayStation 6, or perhaps both as a cross-gen title. If Intergalactic launches directly on the PS6, Naughty Dog risks bypassing the PS5 generation entirely with new releases, having so far focused on ports, remasters, and remakes like The Last of Us Part II, Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, The Last of Us Part I, and The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
Naughty Dog unveiled Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet at The Game Awards 2024, showcasing a star-studded cast led by Tati Gabrielle from the Uncharted movie as protagonist Jordan A. Mun, and Kumail Nanjiani of Marvel's Eternals as Colin Graves. Fans have been dissecting the trailer to identify additional cast members, with a crew photo hinting at more characters yet to be revealed.
Earlier this month, The Last of Us director Neil Druckmann offered more insight into Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. In a candid interview with Alex Garland, writer of the zombie film 28 Days Later, Druckmann revealed that the game has been in development for four years. He humorously discussed the backlash they received for creative choices in The Last of Us 2, and how Intergalactic aims to tackle themes of faith and religion less likely to stir controversy.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet unfolds in an alternate historical timeline, centered around a prominent religion that has evolved significantly over time. The narrative follows a bounty hunter, Jordan A. Mun, who crash-lands on a mysterious planet where communication ceased centuries ago. Druckmann emphasized the game's focus on exploration and mystery, aiming to immerse players in a world where they must uncover the planet's past to escape.
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Given the projected 2027 release date and its current four-year development cycle, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will have been in the works for six years by launch. Despite the long wait, Druckmann reassured fans at the The Last of Us Season 2 premiere that the game is not only playable but "really good." He expressed excitement about eventually sharing gameplay, hinting at the depth and complexity beyond what has been shown so far.
