Since this morning, there have been rumors about Naughty Dog’s presence at The Game Awards ceremony, and it turns out these whispers were accurate. The studio opted to unveil its new game and even a new franchise towards the end of the evening. Its name? Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and as one can see, the story will take place in space and on hostile planets at the edges of the galaxy. A setting quite different from what the creators of Uncharted and The Last of Us have accustomed us to so far.
Currently, Naughty Dog is maintaining confidentiality regarding several aspects of the story, as anticipated; however, it is known that Intergalactic features Jordan A. Mun, a bounty hunter (played by Tati Gabrielle), who becomes stranded on Sempiria, a distant planet isolated from the rest of the universe for centuries due to its severed communication links. In reality, no one who has ever ventured there in search of uncovering its enigmatic history has returned. If Jordan hopes to be the first person to escape the planet’s orbit in over 600 years, she will need to utilize all her skills and intelligence.
Naughty Dog explains that the game is built upon the same traditions the studio has employed since its creation, focusing on offering an epic emotional journey centered around characters. While narrative will play a significant role in the game, gameplay remains the top priority, along with the experience gained over recent years. Tati Gabrielle portrays Jordan, whom she previously played as Jo Braddock (a failed version of Nadine Ross) in the film “Uncharted” and will reprise her role as Jade in the 2025 film “Mortal Kombat 2.” Kumail Nanjiani will also appear alongside her, but details about his character remain undisclosed. Neil Druckmann announced that the music for “Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet” was composed by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. The game has been in development for four years since 2020 and is the first title specifically produced for the PS5. As of now, no release date has been communicated.
