After more than a decade focused on The Last of Us and Uncharted, Naughty Dog has finally revealed their new IP at The Game Awards 2024. A new sci-fi adventure called Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Here is everything we know so far about this new game, from the release window, cast, and even story details.
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Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Story Details
As revealed on Naughty Dog’s official website and in the trailer (below), in Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, you will take on the role of Jordan A. Mun. She is a bounty hunter with a dark, complicated past. While hunting down a target named Colin Graves, Jordan ends up stranded on Sempiria. It’s a planet that has been cut off from the rest of the universe for 600 years. Anyone who has tried to explore this planet has not come back making Jordan’s survival mission even more challenging.
In an interview with the New York Times, we found out that the story appears to have strong religious themes. The game director Neil Druckmann revealed it by saying the game’s story is “what happens when you put your faith in different institutions.” The inhabitants of the planet follow an old prophecy, with texts warning that “the suffering of generations must be endured to achieve our divine end.”
Cast and Characters List for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
Here are the cast and characters list who we know so far are helping bring the world of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet to life:
- Tati Gabrielle as Jordan A. Mun (protagonist)
- Kumail Nanjiani as Colin Graves (antagonist)
- Halley Gross as AJ (Jordan’s advisor)
- Tony Dalton in an unannounced role
- Stephen A. Chang in an unannounced role
- Troy Baker in an unannounced role
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Gameplay Details
While Naughty Dog is keeping most gameplay details under wraps, they’ve promised that Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will offer their “deepest gameplay experience yet.” The reveal trailer gives us a glimpse of what’s to come:
- A mix of third-person combat with melee weapons
- Traditional gunplay featuring sci-fi weapons
- Sections where you pilot a spaceship
- Intense combat against mysterious robotic enemies
Interestingly, some elements of Intergalactic appear to draw inspiration from Naughty Dog’s canceled Jak 4 project, particularly in its robot designs with neon red eyes, padded shoulder design, and sci-fi aesthetic. The game’s atmosphere will also be brought to life by an original score from composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. The reveal trailer already shows their signature style for a distinct sci-fi vibe.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Release Window and Platforms
The game has been in development since 2020 and is confirmed for PlayStation 5. While no official release date has been announced, speculation points to a potential late 2026 or 2027 release window. A PC version is likely to follow too, about a year after the PS5 release, following Sony’s recent publishing strategy.
Intergalactic is going to be Naughty Dog’s first new IP since The Last of Us in 2013. With its mix of bounty hunting, space exploration, and religious themes, it will offer players unique gameplay in the sci-fi genre that could make it stand out. Keep an eye out for future announcements as Naughty Dog works on what could be one of the most ambitious PlayStation 5 exclusives yet!
