As fans eagerly await the next installment in the beloved Witcher series, they'll need to exercise patience as *The Witcher 4* is slated for a 2027 release at the earliest. Similarly, Naughty Dog's newly announced *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* will not be hitting the shelves until 2027 either. This news was confirmed by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier on ResetEra, indicating that neither game will see a release in the coming year.
With *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* not expected until 2027, questions arise about its target platform. Will it launch on the PlayStation 5 or the anticipated PlayStation 6? Or could it be designed as a cross-gen title? If Naughty Dog opts for a direct release on the PS6, it would mean they've skipped the PS5 generation in terms of new IPs, having only released 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* on Sony's current-gen console.
Naughty Dog unveiled *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* at The Game Awards 2024, showcasing a star-studded cast led by Tati Gabrielle from the Uncharted movie as protagonist Jordan A. Mun, alongside Kumail Nanjiani of Marvel's Eternals as Colin Graves. Fans have meticulously analyzed the trailer to uncover the broader cast and additional details about the game's setting and narrative.
Earlier this month, Neil Druckmann, the director of *The Last of Us*, provided further insights into *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*. In an interview with Alex Garland, the writer of the zombie movie *28 Days Later*, Druckmann revealed that the game had been in development for four years. He humorously reflected on the backlash *The Last of Us Part II* received and expressed a desire to explore less controversial themes with *Intergalactic*, focusing on faith and religion.
Set in an alternate historical timeline, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* revolves around a "pretty prominent religion" that has evolved significantly over time. The story follows a bounty hunter who crash-lands on a mysterious planet, where all communication has ceased for centuries. Druckmann emphasized the game's unique approach, highlighting the player's isolation and the mystery surrounding the planet's inhabitants and their history.
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With a projected release in 2027, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will have been in development for six years by the time it launches. Despite the long wait, Druckmann assures fans that the game is not only playable but "really good." Speaking at the red carpet event for The Last of Us Season 2 premiere, he teased that the game's depth extends far beyond what has been revealed so far, promising an immersive and engaging experience.
