Naughty Dog's Intergalactic Delayed Past 2026, Druckmann Says 'Incredible'

As fans eagerly anticipate the release of *The Witcher 4*, set to launch no earlier than 2027, a similar timeline awaits Naughty Dog's newly announced title, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier confirmed on ResetEra that neither game will see the light of day in 2025. This positions *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* for a potential 2027 release, mirroring *The Witcher 4*'s schedule. Both games will likely face questions about their target platforms—whether they'll be designed for the PlayStation 5, the forthcoming PlayStation 6, or possibly as cross-gen titles.

Should *Intergalactic* bypass the PS5 and launch directly on the PS6, Naughty Dog would effectively skip the current generation with new titles. To date, the studio has primarily released ports, remasters, and remakes on the PS5, including *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. Tati Gabrielle, known from the *Uncharted* movie, plays the protagonist Jordan A. Mun, while Kumail Nanjiani of *Marvel's Eternals* portrays Colin Graves. Fans have closely analyzed the trailer, piecing together additional cast members from a photo showcasing what appears to be the crew.

Earlier this month, *The Last of Us* director Neil Druckmann shared further insights into *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*. In an interview with Alex Garland, the writer of the zombie film *28 Days Later*, Druckmann discussed the game's development, revealing it had been in the works for four years already. He humorously noted the backlash they received for creative choices in *The Last of Us Part II*, expressing a desire to explore less contentious themes in *Intergalactic*.

Set in an alternate historical timeline, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* delves into a significant religion that has evolved over time. The narrative follows a bounty hunter, Jordan A. Mun, who crash-lands on a mysterious planet where communication has been lost for centuries. Druckmann emphasized the game's focus on exploring an unfamiliar world and uncovering its history, marking a departure from previous Naughty Dog games that often featured constant companionship.

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Given that *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* is slated for a 2027 release, and considering it has been in development for four years, the game will have been in production for six years by the time it launches. While the wait may be long, Druckmann assured fans during an interview with IGN at the premiere of *The Last of Us* Season 2 that the game is not only playable but "really good." He teased that what has been shown so far is just the tip of the iceberg, hinting at deeper gameplay experiences to come.