"Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Delayed Beyond 2026, Neil Druckmann Shares Office Playtest Excitement with IGN"

As fans eagerly await the release of *The Witcher 4*, they will have to exercise similar patience for Naughty Dog's newly announced game, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier confirmed on ResetEra that neither title will see the light of day in 2025, pushing the earliest release for both to 2027. This timeline raises questions about whether *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* will target the PlayStation 5, the upcoming PlayStation 6, or possibly serve as a cross-generational title.

If *Intergalactic* opts for a direct launch on the PS6, Naughty Dog might skip the PS5 generation entirely in terms of new game releases. To date, the studio has focused on ports, remasters, and remakes for the PS5, 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*.

Naughty Dog unveiled *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* at The Game Awards 2024, boasting a star-studded cast with Tati Gabrielle from the Uncharted movie as the protagonist, Jordan A. Mun, and Kumail Nanjiani from Marvel's *Eternals* as Colin Graves. Fans have meticulously analyzed the trailer to identify additional cast members and gain insights into the storyline.

Earlier this month, *The Last of Us* director Neil Druckmann shared more about *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*. In an interview with Alex Garland, the writer of *28 Days Later*, Druckmann discussed the game's development, revealing that it has been in the works for four years. He humorously reflected on the reception to *The Last of Us Part II* and the team's new direction towards exploring themes of faith and religion.

Set in an alternate historical timeline, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* features a significant religion that has evolved over time. The narrative follows a bounty hunter, Jordan A. Mun, who crash-lands on a mysterious planet where communication ceased 600 years ago. Druckmann emphasized the game's focus on isolation and discovery, contrasting it with previous titles where players often had an ally.

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Assuming a 2027 release, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* will have been in development for six years. Despite the long wait, Druckmann assured fans at the red carpet event for *The Last of Us Season 2* premiere that the game is not only playable but "really good." He teased that the gameplay they've experienced at the office is incredible and that what has been shown so far is just the tip of the iceberg, hinting at deeper gameplay elements to come.