Naughty Dog Unveils Stealthy New

Naughty Dog's CEO, Neil Druckmann, reveals the challenges of keeping their new IP under wraps, especially amidst fan frustration over remasters and remakes. Discover his insights and learn more about Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet below.

The Difficulty of Secrecy

Druckmann shared with The New York Times the immense difficulty of developing Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet in secrecy for years. He acknowledged the growing fan impatience with remasters and remakes, particularly of The Last of Us, while new IPs remained elusive. He stated that working in silence for so long was "really hard," especially given the social media outcry demanding new games and original content.

Despite these concerns, the game's reveal proved hugely successful, generating over 2 million views on YouTube for its launch trailer.

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet – Naughty Dog's Newest Adventure

Known for acclaimed franchises like Uncharted, Jak & Daxter, Crash Bandicoot, and The Last of Us, Naughty Dog expands its portfolio with Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Initially teased in 2022 as an unnamed project, the title was trademarked by Sony Interactive Entertainment in February 2024 and officially unveiled at The Game Awards.

Set in an alternate 1986 with advanced space travel, players assume the role of Jordan A. Mun, a bounty hunter stranded on the perilous planet Sempiria. Its mysterious and deadly past claims those who seek to uncover its secrets, making Jordan's survival a monumental challenge. She must utilize her skills to become the first to escape Sempiria in over 600 years.

Druckmann describes the narrative as "quite ambitious," focusing on a fictional religion and the consequences of faith in different institutions. He also highlights the game's return to Naughty Dog's action-adventure roots, drawing inspiration from classic anime like 1988's Akira and 1990's Cowboy Bebop.