The gaming community buzzed with excitement and curiosity following Neil Druckmann's announcement of his latest project, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Recently, on the Creator to Creator show, Druckmann unveiled intriguing details about the game's setting, providing fans with their first glimpse into this new universe.
Set in an alternate future that diverges from our own timeline in the late '80s, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet introduces a compelling narrative centered around a new, dominant religion within the game's universe. Naughty Dog, renowned for its storytelling prowess, has meticulously crafted the lore of this religion over several years, tracing its journey from the emergence of its first prophet to its subsequent evolutions and distortions.
The story unfolds on a single planet where this religion originates and proliferates, eventually isolating the planet from the rest of the galaxy. Players take on the role of the protagonist, who crash-lands on this forsaken world. Stranded and alone, she must navigate the challenges of survival in a setting devoid of other human presence. This theme of solitary survival marks a significant departure from Naughty Dog's previous titles, which often featured companions for the protagonist. In Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, players will need to rely solely on their wits to find a way off the planet.
Despite being in development for four years, fans will need to exercise patience as no release date has been announced yet. As we eagerly await further updates, the anticipation for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet continues to build.