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Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is the latest game from Naughty Dogthe studio behind legendary franchises like Crash Bandicoot, Jak and Daxter, Uncharted, and The Last of Us—each more successful than the last.
Naughty Dog Confirms Intergalactic as a New Franchise
In case there was any doubt, this new sci-fi action-adventure is being developed with the clear intention of becoming a major PlayStation franchiseas revealed by the game’s director and writer, Neil Druckmann.
In the latest episode of Creator to Creatorduring a conversation with film director and writer Alex Garland (28 Days Later, Civil War), Neil Druckmann—creator of The Last of Us and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet—referred to the new Naughty Dog game as a franchise with a futureboth in video games and possibly other media.
This aligns with previous hints, such as a job listing for a combat animatorwhich described the game as “the first in a franchise,” or the description of its first trailer on YouTubewhich mentioned a “new franchise in development.” However, Druckmann also noted that the game is still in developmentand its release date remains unknownmaking it unclear whether it will launch in 2026.
A Retro-Futuristic Sci-Fi World
Set thousands of years in the future in an alternate universe where advanced space travel has existed since 1986the game features a retrofuturistic aesthetic.
The story follows Jordan A. We'rea bounty hunter stranded on the remote planet Sempiriawhile pursuing the Five Acesa notorious crime syndicate. Sempiria has been cut off from outside contact for over 600 yearsand no one has escaped in that time.
To survive and find a way off the planet, Jordan must face hostile sword-wielding robots and uncover the secrets surrounding Sempiria.
Themes, Inspirations, and Gameplay
The narrative of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will explore themes of faith and religionwoven into a science fiction setting.
The game draws inspiration from classic anime like Akira and Cowboy Bebopfeaturing charismatic and well-developed characters. Additionally, it will boast the most complex and deep gameplay in Naughty Dog’s historyelevating everything the studio has learned from its previous franchises to an entirely new level.
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