Fans of The Witcher series and Naughty Dog's latest venture, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*, will need to hold onto their excitement until at least 2027. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier confirmed on ResetEra that neither The Witcher 4 nor *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* will launch next year. This news places *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* in a similar release timeline to The Witcher 4, with both games slated for a 2027 release at the earliest. As anticipation builds, questions arise about whether these titles will target the PlayStation 5, the anticipated PlayStation 6, or perhaps be designed as cross-gen experiences.
If *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* opts for a direct release on the PS6, Naughty Dog might find itself bypassing the PS5 generation for new titles. So far, the studio has focused on ports, remasters, and remakes for the PS5, including *The Last of Us Part II*, *Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection*, *The Last of Us Part I*, and *The Last of Us Part II Remastered*.
*Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* was unveiled at The Game Awards 2024, boasting a star-studded cast led by Tati Gabrielle from the Uncharted movie as the protagonist Jordan A. Mun, and Kumail Nanjiani from Marvel's Eternals as Colin Graves. Fans have meticulously analyzed the trailer to uncover more about the cast and storyline, with a crew photo hinting at additional characters.
Neil Druckmann, the director of *The Last of Us*, provided deeper insights into *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* earlier this month. In an interview with Alex Garland, writer of the zombie film *28 Days Later*, Druckmann revealed that the game had been in development for four years. He humorously noted the polarizing reception of *The Last of Us Part II* and shared that *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* aims to explore themes of faith and religion in a less controversial manner.
Set in an alternate historical timeline, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* features a significant religion that has evolved over time. The narrative centers on a bounty hunter who crash-lands on a mysterious planet where communication ceased 600 years ago. Unlike Naughty Dog's previous titles, this game emphasizes the player's isolation and the need to unravel the planet's history to escape.
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With a release targeted for 2027, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* will have been in development for six years by its launch. Despite the lengthy wait, Druckmann, speaking to IGN at The Last of Us Season 2 premiere, assured fans that the game is not only playable but "really good." He teased that the office team is playing it and that the game offers much more than what has been shown so far, promising a deep and engaging experience.
