With fans eagerly anticipating The Witcher 4, they'll have to wait until at least 2027 for its release. Similarly, Naughty Dog's newly announced title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, is also set to launch no earlier than 2027. This information comes from Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, who confirmed on ResetEra that neither game will see the light of day in 2025.
As with The Witcher 4, there's speculation about whether Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will target the PlayStation 5, the upcoming PlayStation 6, or perhaps serve as a cross-gen title. Should Intergalactic bypass the PS5 entirely and head straight to the PS6, Naughty Dog would effectively miss out on releasing a new game for the PS5 generation. So far, the studio has only brought ports, remasters, and remakes to Sony's current console, 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 playing the protagonist, Jordan A. Mun, and Kumail Nanjiani, known for his role in Marvel's Eternals, portraying Colin Graves. Fans have meticulously analyzed the trailer to identify additional cast members, with a crew photo hinting at more characters to come.
Earlier this month, Neil Druckmann, the director of The Last of Us, provided more insights into Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. In an interview with Alex Garland, the writer behind the zombie film 28 Days Later, Druckmann revealed that the game has been in development for four years. He humorously reflected on the backlash from The Last of Us Part II, noting that with Intergalactic, they aimed to explore themes that might not stir as much controversy—specifically, faith and religion.
Set in an alternate historical timeline, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet delves into a "pretty prominent religion" that has evolved over time. The narrative follows a bounty hunter, Jordan A. Mun, who crash-lands on a planet that lost all communication centuries ago. Druckmann emphasized the game's unique approach, aiming to immerse players in a mysterious environment where they must unravel the planet's history to find a way off.
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With Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet slated for a 2027 release, it will have been in development for six years by the time it launches. Despite the lengthy wait, Neil Druckmann shared optimistic feedback during an interview with IGN at the premiere of The Last of Us Season 2. He confirmed that the game is not only playable but "really good," teasing that the showcased trailer merely scratches the surface of the game's depth.
