The wait for highly anticipated titles like *The Witcher 4* and *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* is set to extend into 2027, according to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier. This means fans eager to dive into Naughty Dog's latest venture, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*, will need to exercise patience, with the earliest possible release slated for 2027. Much like *The Witcher 4*, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* sparks curiosity about its target platform—whether it will be designed for the PlayStation 5, the upcoming PlayStation 6, or possibly as a cross-gen game.
If *Intergalactic* bypasses the PS5 to launch directly on the PS6, Naughty Dog would be skipping an entire console generation for new titles. So far, the studio has focused on ports, remasters, and remakes for 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*.
Naughty Dog unveiled *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* at The Game Awards 2024, boasting a star-studded cast with Tati Gabrielle from the *Uncharted* movie as protagonist Jordan A. Mun, and Kumail Nanjiani of *Marvel's Eternals* as Colin Graves. Fans have meticulously analyzed the trailer to identify additional cast members, even spotting a crew photo that hints at more characters.
Earlier this month, *The Last of Us* director Neil Druckmann shared further insights into *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*. In a candid interview with Alex Garland, writer of *28 Days Later*, Druckmann revealed that the game has been in development for four years. Reflecting on the creative backlash against *The Last of Us Part II*, Druckmann humorously noted their shift in focus to a less controversial theme—faith and religion.
Set in an alternate historical timeline, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* explores a significant religion that has evolved over time. The narrative centers on a bounty hunter, Jordan A. Mun, who crash-lands on a mysterious planet where communication has been lost for 600 years. Druckmann emphasized the game's unique approach, aiming to immerse players in an environment where they must unravel the planet's history to escape.
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Assuming a 2027 release, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* will have been in development for six years. Despite the lengthy wait, Druckmann assures fans that the game is not only playable but "really good." At the premiere of *The Last of Us* Season 2, he shared with IGN that the game is already being played at the office and praised its depth, teasing that the showcased trailer is just the tip of the iceberg.
