Fans of The Witcher and Naughty Dog's upcoming titles will need to exercise patience, as both The Witcher 4 and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet are not slated for release until 2027 at the earliest. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier confirmed on ResetEra that neither game will hit the market next year. This delay puts both titles in a similar waiting period, sparking discussions on whether they will target the PlayStation 5, the anticipated PlayStation 6, or possibly opt for a cross-generational release.
For Naughty Dog, a direct leap to the PS6 with Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet would mean bypassing the PS5 generation for new games. So far, the studio has focused on ports, remasters, and remakes on the current-gen 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.
Naughty Dog unveiled Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet at The Game Awards 2024, showcasing a star-studded cast led by Tati Gabrielle, known from the Uncharted movie, as the protagonist Jordan A. Mun, and Kumail Nanjiani from Marvel's Eternals as Colin Graves. Enthusiasts have closely examined the trailer to identify additional cast members, piecing together the narrative through glimpses of the crew.
Earlier this month, Neil Druckmann, director of The Last of Us, provided further insights into Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. In a candid interview with Alex Garland, writer of the zombie film 28 Days Later, Druckmann revealed that the game has been in development for four years. He humorously reflected on the backlash received for creative choices in The Last of Us Part II, contrasting it with their new focus on themes of faith and religion in Intergalactic.
Set in an alternate historical timeline, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet explores a significant religion that has evolved over time. The narrative follows a bounty hunter, Jordan A. Mun, who crash-lands on a planet where communication ceased 600 years ago. Druckmann emphasized the game's unique approach, where players navigate a mysterious world without a constant ally, aiming to unravel the planet's history and find a way off.
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With a projected release in 2027, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will have been in development for six years. Despite the lengthy wait, Neil Druckmann expressed enthusiasm about the game's progress during an interview on the red carpet at The Last of Us Season 2 premiere. He described the game as not only playable but "really good," teasing that what has been shown so far is just the "tip of the iceberg" and that the full experience delves much deeper.
