Naughty Dog's CEO Neil Druckmann has revealed the challenges of keeping their latest IP, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, under wraps amidst fan backlash regarding remasters and remakes. Dive into Druckmann's insights and learn more about this highly anticipated new game!
Keeping Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet A Secret
"Really Hard" To Work In Silence
Naughty Dog CEO Neil Druckmann candidly shared that it was "really hard" to work on their newest project, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and maintain secrecy for several years. He acknowledged the growing frustration among fans, who have been vocal about their desire for new IPs rather than more remasters and remakes, especially of The Last of Us.
"It’s really hard to work on these things in secret and silence for so many years," Druckmann told The New York Times. "And then to see our fans go on social media and say, ‘Enough with the remasters and remakes! Where are your new games and new IPs?’"
Despite these concerns, the reveal of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet has been a massive success, with its announcement trailer garnering over 2 million views on YouTube.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Is Naughty Dog’s Newest
Naughty Dog, renowned for critically acclaimed titles like Uncharted, Jak & Daxter, Crash Bandicoot, and The Last of Us, is now expanding its portfolio with Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Initially teased in 2022 as a new project, the game's title was trademarked by Sony Interactive Entertainment in February 2024 and officially unveiled at this year’s The Game Awards. Intergalactic transports players to an alternate 1986 where space travel is highly advanced.
In the game, players assume the role of Jordan A. Mun, a bounty hunter stranded on the enigmatic planet Sempiria. Known for its mysterious past, Sempiria is a place from which no one has ever returned. Jordan must employ her skills and intelligence to survive and potentially become the first person in over 600 years to escape this foreboding world.
"The story is quite ambitious, centering on a fictitious religion and what happens when you put your faith in different institutions," Druckmann explained about the upcoming game. He also highlighted that Intergalactic will be a "return to Naughty Dog’s roots in the action-adventure genre," drawing inspiration from classics like the 1988 film Akira and the 1990 anime series Cowboy Bebop.
