As fans eagerly await the release of *The Witcher 4*, they'll have to exercise similar patience for Naughty Dog's newly announced game, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier confirmed on ResetEra that neither title will launch in the coming year, setting the earliest possible release date for *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* in 2027. This delay raises questions about the game's platform, with speculation on whether it will target the PlayStation 5, the anticipated PlayStation 6, or perhaps be a cross-gen title. Should *Intergalactic* launch directly on the PS6, Naughty Dog would notably skip the PS5 generation for new releases, having only released ports, remasters, and remakes such as *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 console.

Unveiled at The Game Awards 2024, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* boasts a star-studded cast including Tati Gabrielle from the *Uncharted* movie as protagonist Jordan A. Mun, and Kumail Nanjiani of *Marvel's Eternals* as Colin Graves. Fans have been dissecting the trailer to uncover more about the cast and setting, with a photo hinting at a broader crew involved in the story.

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 behind *28 Days Later*, Druckmann revealed that the game has been in development for four years. Reflecting on past projects, he humorously noted the polarized reception to *The Last of Us 2* and expressed a desire to explore themes of faith and religion in *Intergalactic*, aiming for a less contentious narrative.

Set in an alternate historical timeline, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* centers around a "pretty prominent religion" that has evolved over time. The story follows a bounty hunter who crash-lands on a planet where communication ceased 600 years ago. Druckmann emphasized the game's focus on the player's isolation and the mystery surrounding the planet's history, a departure from previous Naughty Dog games where the protagonist typically has a constant ally.

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Assuming a 2027 release, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* will have been in development for six years. Despite the long wait, Druckmann remains enthusiastic, sharing with IGN at the *The Last of Us Season 2* premiere that the game is not only playable but "really good." He hinted at the depth of the game's content beyond what has been shown, promising a rich and immersive experience for players.