Closing out this year’s The Last of Us Day, Naughty Dog Co-President Neil Druckmann shared an update on the studio’s upcoming slate, offering a look into the progress of their highly anticipated sci-fi title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
First debuted nearly two years ago, all that we really know about Intergalactic is that it centers on protagonist Jordan. The sci-fi adventure has generated massive anticipation, though details have remained sparse while the development team remains heads-down on production.
Addressing questions regarding when the project will resurface, Druckmann noted an “electricity” across the studio as the game comes together. He urged patience from the community, stating that the project needs to “cook for just a little bit longer.”
To manage expectations, Druckmann confirmed that Naughty Dog will remain quiet for the remainder of the year. The silence will break in 2027, when the studio plans to fully unveil Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and provide players with an in-depth look at Jordan’s upcoming journey.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet originally debuted in December 2024 with a cinematic reveal trailer at The Game Awards, marking Naughty Dog’s first brand-new franchise in over a decade. The initial announcement sparked intense, polarized reactions across the gaming community. While many fans and critics celebrated the studio’s bold pivot into a gritty retro-futuristic sci-fi universe, the trailer also faced significant online backlash. Heavy debate flared across social media regarding the game’s stylistic choices, female lead, and direction, resulting in a heavily divided reception and a flood of dislikes on official trailer uploads.
Alongside the update on Intergalactic, Naughty Dog also confirmed early-stage development on new projects expanding The Last of Us universe, as well as raising over $11,000 for the AbleGamers charity during their stream.
