Only a few months after the initial reveal ofIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, an upcoming sci-fi game fromThe Last of Usdeveloper Naughty Dog, it’s been reported that the game, along with CD Projekt RED’sThe Witcher 4, might not be releasing as soon as expectant fans would like. First announced with a teaser trailer at The Game Awards in December 2024,Intergalacticmarks Naughty Dog’s first foray into a sci-fi setting since the studio’s early days withJak and Daxter— a series with drastic differences from the style of game that the studio is currently known for.
However,Bloombergreporter Jason Schreier has claimed onResetEra(viaIGN) thatIntergalactic: The HereticProphetwon’t be releasing next year, calling the initial trailers for bothIntergalacticandThe Witcher 4"very early teases." Schreier’s claim that neither game releasing next year implies thatIntergalactic’s prospective release window is 2027 at the earliest, and potentially even later.
Don’t Expect Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet In 2026, Says Reporter
Naughty Dog’s Upcoming Game Might Not Be Out Until 2027
Notably, whileIntergalactic’s initial trailersays that it’s “in development for PS5,” a 2027 release date would potentially put the game’s launch within the same timeframe as the launch of a new console generation. While the game is still likely to be a PS5 title,it could also end up as a cross-generation game, with a version for the prospective sixth PlayStation. This would make it similar to fellow PlayStation exclusiveGod of War Ragnarök, which launched on both PS4 and PS5 when it was released in 2022.
Everything We Know About Naughty Dog’s New Game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
Naughty Dog’s Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet only has one cinematic trailer so far, but some important details can be gleaned from it.
Unfortunately, news ofIntergalactic’s potential release date also comes shortly after Neil Druckmanncast doubt on the possibility of anotherTLOUgame, meaning thatIntergalacticis seemingly Naughty Dog’s only project currently in development. As pointed out by IGN and fans of the PlayStation brand, this would unfortunately mean that the studio will go through almost the entirety of the current console generation without releasing anything on the PS5 apart from a remake and remaster ofThe Last Of UsPart 1andPart 2, respectively.
Naughty Dog May Have Announced Its New Title Too Early
A Long Wait Might Kill The Hype For Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
WhileIntergalactic’s reveal at The Game Awardswas an exciting surprise for fans of the studio,it might have come too early for the game’s expected release window. Although the situation withIntergalacticis (presumably) not as extreme as with a game likeThe Elder Scrolls VI, a long wait can dampen the hype for a game. A release date of 2027 or later would probably also mean that the game won’t be receiving any further previews until late 2026 at the earliest.
Currently, unlike the situation withThe Witcher 4, where CDPR confirmed that the game wouldn’t be released until after 2026, there hasn’t been any official confirmation of a release window forIntergalactic. That being said, Schreier has proven to be one of the most reliable reporters in the industry, and given the general lack of promotional material forIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, it seems likely that the game is also on track to be released later rather than sooner.
