Fans of The Witcher and Naughty Dog's latest project, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, will need to mark their calendars for 2027 at the earliest, as both titles are set to launch in that year. This news comes from Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, who confirmed on ResetEra that neither game will see the light of day in 2026. As the wait for The Witcher 4 stretches on, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet faces similar anticipation and questions about its platform release. Will it target the PlayStation 5, the upcoming PlayStation 6, or perhaps be a cross-generational title?
If Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet opts for a PS6 launch, Naughty Dog might find itself skipping the PS5 generation entirely for new releases. So far, the studio has focused on ports, remasters, and remakes for the PS5, including titles 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.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet was unveiled at The Game Awards 2024, boasting a star-studded cast with Tati Gabrielle from the Uncharted movie as protagonist Jordan A. Mun, and Kumail Nanjiani of Marvel's Eternals as Colin Graves. Eager fans have dissected the trailer to uncover more about the cast, hinting at an expansive crew.
In a recent interview with Alex Garland, the writer behind the zombie film 28 Days Later, The Last of Us director Neil Druckmann shared insights into the development of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. He revealed that the project has been in the works for four years already. Druckmann humorously noted the studio's past creative choices with The Last of Us Part II, which polarized fans, and how Intergalactic aims to explore themes of faith and religion in a less divisive way.
Set in an alternate historical timeline, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet introduces a significant religion that has evolved over time. The game's narrative follows a bounty hunter, Jordan A. Mun, who crash-lands on a mysterious planet from which no communication has been received for 600 years. Druckmann emphasized the game's focus on isolation and discovery, contrasting it with Naughty Dog's previous titles where players typically have allies.
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With a projected release in 2027, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will have been in development for six years. Despite the long wait, Neil Druckmann shared his excitement about the game's progress at the premiere of The Last of Us Season 2, stating that the game is not only playable but "really good." He teased that the gameplay shown so far is just the tip of the iceberg, promising a deep and engaging experience for players.
