Intergalactic is on fire. After two weeks, criticism of Naughty Dog's trailer has not subsided

The unveiling of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet at The Game Awards generated immediate buzz, quickly turning into a firestorm of controversy.

The game's protagonist and central theme sparked intense debate, with accusations of a hidden "agenda" from a significant portion of the gaming community.

Statements from Neil Druckmann and Tati Gabriel, intended to quell the uproar, only fueled the flames.

Even after 17 days, the backlash continues unabated. The announcement trailer became a lightning rod, accumulating a massive number of dislikes on YouTube. On the official PlayStation channel, dislikes surpassed 260,000, dwarfing the 90,000 likes. The Naughty Dog channel fared no better, with over 170,000 dislikes outnumbering the 70,000 likes. Comments were disabled in an attempt to control the situation, but the controversy raged on across social media.

However, the game's future remains uncertain. Naughty Dog has a history of transforming initial criticism into triumph, suggesting a potential turnaround.

This incident underscores a major challenge for large game studios: navigating the expectations of an increasingly vocal and demanding audience.