As fans eagerly await the next installment in the beloved Witcher series, The Witcher 4, they're set for a long wait stretching into 2027. Similarly, Naughty Dog's newly announced game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, will also not grace our screens until at least that year, as confirmed by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier on ResetEra. This news means that both titles are slated for release no earlier than 2027, sparking curiosity about their target platforms. Will they aim for the PlayStation 5, the upcoming PlayStation 6, or perhaps both as cross-gen titles?
If Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet opts for a direct release on the PS6, Naughty Dog would be bypassing the PS5 generation entirely for new titles. Until now, the studio has focused on ports, remasters, and remakes for Sony's current-gen console, including hits 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 stellar cast featuring Tati Gabrielle, known from the Uncharted movie, as the protagonist Jordan A. Mun, and Kumail Nanjiani, star of Marvel's Eternals, as Colin Graves. Fans have meticulously analyzed the trailer to identify other cast members, with a crew photo hinting at more characters.
Earlier this month, Neil Druckmann, the director of The Last of Us, provided further insights into Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet during an interview with Alex Garland, the writer behind the zombie film 28 Days Later. Druckmann revealed that the game has been in development for four years, humorously reflecting on the backlash received for creative choices in The Last of Us Part II. He mentioned the new game's focus on themes of faith and religion, set in an alternate historical timeline where a significant religion has evolved over time.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet follows the journey of a bounty hunter who crash-lands on a mysterious planet, the only home to this unique religion. Communication with the planet ceased 600 years ago, and players must unravel its history to find a way off. Unlike previous Naughty Dog games, this title emphasizes the protagonist's isolation, enhancing the sense of mystery and discovery.
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With a projected release in 2027, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will have been in development for six years by the time it hits the market. Despite the lengthy wait, Druckmann shared his excitement about the game's progress during an interview with IGN at The Last of Us Season 2 premiere. He described the game as not only playable but "really good," teasing that the gameplay shown so far is just the tip of the iceberg, with much more depth to explore.
