Naughty Dog surprised fans at the 2024 Game Awards. The studio closed the show by revealing a trailer for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. However, gamers might face a long wait. It has already been six years since the developer released The Last of Us Part 2. Now, new information suggests the next major space adventure is still years away.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Release Window Teased
Actor Kumail Nanjiani recently appeared on a podcast. He shared a brief update regarding his current projects. Nanjiani stated he worked on a Naughty Dog video game that will launch “in a couple of years”. Furthermore, he called the upcoming title “really, really good”.
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Since Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is his most recent gaming project, he is likely referring to this specific title. Consequently, this timeline pushes the potential release date to 2028 or later. Game development constantly grows more complex. Therefore, a 2028 launch makes logical sense for the studio.
A New Direction for Naughty Dog
Nanjiani is not the only cast member discussing the game. Tati Gabrielle plays the main character, Jordan. During a recent promotional interview for the new Mortal Kombat movie, she shared her thoughts. Gabrielle described the project as “a different side of Naughty Dog”.
Additionally, past reports indicate that director Neil Druckmann draws inspiration from Elden Ring. Specifically, he aims to include non-linear exploration. This approach represents a massive shift for the historically linear studio.
Studio Rumors & Future Updates
Currently, fans lack an official release date. Some theories still point toward a 2027 launch. Nanjiani might simply be making an educated guess to throw gamers off. Meanwhile, recent rumors suggest Uncharted 5 and The Last of Us Part 3 are also in development. However, Naughty Dog spokespeople remain silent on these claims.
Gamers hope to see more soon. Summer Game Fest is approaching quickly. As a result, a new Intergalactic trailer could drop at the event. Until Naughty Dog makes an official announcement, the studio will keep the project in the shadows.
