"Naughty Dog's Intergalactic Delayed Past 2026, Druckmann Calls It 'Incredible'"

As fans eagerly await the release of *The Witcher 4*, it seems they will have to exercise similar patience for Naughty Dog’s newly announced title, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*. According to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier's post on ResetEra, neither game is slated for release next year. This means that, like *The Witcher 4*, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* is expected to launch no earlier than 2027.

The anticipation surrounding *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* brings up questions about its platform compatibility. Will it target the PlayStation 5, the anticipated PlayStation 6, or will it be a cross-gen game? If *Intergalactic* heads straight to the PS6, Naughty Dog risks missing out on the PS5 generation with a brand-new title. So far, the studio has focused on ports, remasters, and remakes for the current-gen console, including *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 playing the protagonist Jordan A. Mun, and Kumail Nanjiani from Marvel's Eternals portraying a character named Colin Graves. Fans have been dissecting the trailer to identify the rest of the cast, and a crew photo hints at even more characters.

Earlier this month, Neil Druckmann, the director of *The Last of Us*, shared additional insights on *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*. In an interview with Alex Garland, the writer behind the zombie film *28 Days Later*, Druckmann discussed the game's development, revealing that it has been in the works for four years. Reflecting on past projects, Druckmann mentioned the polarizing reception to *The Last of Us Part II* and expressed a desire to explore themes that might be less controversial, such as faith and religion.

Set in an alternate historical timeline, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* revolves around a "pretty prominent religion" that has evolved over time. The game's narrative follows a bounty hunter, Jordan A. Mun, who crash-lands on a mysterious planet after all communication with it ceased 600 years ago. Druckmann emphasized the game's focus on isolation and discovery, aiming to immerse players in a world where they must unravel the planet's enigmatic past to find a way to escape.

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With *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* expected to release in 2027, the game will have been in development for six years by that time. Despite the long wait, Neil Druckmann assures fans that the game is not only playable but also "really good." At the premiere of *The Last of Us Season 2*, Druckmann shared his excitement, stating that the gameplay they've experienced at the office is incredible and hinting at a deep and engaging game beyond what has been revealed so far.