The wait for *The Witcher 4* extends into 2027, and it's a similar situation for Naughty Dog's newly announced game, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier confirmed on ResetEra that neither title will be released next year, setting the earliest possible release date for *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* at 2027. This delay raises questions about whether the game will target the PlayStation 5, the forthcoming PlayStation 6, or be a cross-gen title. If it launches directly on the PS6, Naughty Dog would be skipping the PS5 generation for new releases, as the studio has so far focused on ports, remasters, and remakes 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 protagonist Jordan A. Mun, and Kumail Nanjiani of *Marvel's Eternals* as Colin Graves. Fans have analyzed the trailer to uncover more about the cast, with a crew photo hinting at additional characters.
Earlier this month, Neil Druckmann, director of *The Last of Us*, shared further insights into *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*. In an interview with Alex Garland, the writer behind *28 Days Later*, Druckmann revealed that the game has been in development for four years. He humorously reflected on the backlash to *The Last of Us 2* and expressed a desire to explore less controversial themes, stating, "But the joke is like, you know what, let's do something that people won't care as much about — let's make a game about faith and religion."
Set in an alternate historical timeline, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* centers around a significant religion that has evolved over time. The narrative follows a bounty hunter, Jordan A. Mun, who crash-lands on a planet that has been out of contact for centuries. Druckmann emphasized the game's focus on isolation and mystery, aiming to immerse players in an unfamiliar environment where they must uncover the planet's history to find a way to escape.
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With Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet slated for a 2027 release, and considering its four-year development cycle so far, the game will have been in the works for six years by launch. Despite the lengthy wait, Druckmann assured IGN at the premiere of The Last of Us Season 2 that the game is not only playable but "really good." He expressed excitement about showcasing more gameplay, hinting at the depth of the game beyond what has been revealed so far.
