Naughty Dog targets 2027 release for new sci‑fi game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
Naughty Dog is developing its first original intellectual property since The Last of Us, a science‑fiction action‑adventure titled Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Industry insiders, including leaker NateTheHate and Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier, have independently confirmed that the studio aims to launch the game on PlayStation 5 in the year 2027.
Development began in 2020, shortly after the release of The Last of Us Part II, and the project is now in an advanced stage, as evidenced by recent hiring of language‑QA testers for localization. Sony Interactive Entertainment has not released any official statements, but analysts expect the first gameplay footage could appear at a future PlayStation showcase or the year‑end Game Awards.
The anticipated title adds to a lineup of high‑profile PlayStation 5 releases slated for 2027, positioning the game as a flagship entry for the console’s later years.
Entities: Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet · NateTheHate · Naughty Dog · PlayStation 5 · Sony Interactive Entertainment
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 2 SOURCES] First gameplay footage may be shown at a PlayStation event or the Game Awards. (Analyst expectations)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Naughty Dog is developing a video game titled Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. (Naughty Dog staff and industry reports)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The target release year for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is 2027. (Industry insiders NateTheHate and Jason Schreier)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Naughty Dog hired language QA testers for localization, indicating advanced development. (Company hiring notices)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The game will be released for PlayStation 5. (Industry speculation and studio focus)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Development of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet began in 2020. (Industry reports)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sony Interactive Entertainment has not officially confirmed details about the game. (Lack of official statements)
- [● 3 SOURCES] NateTheHate and Jason Schreier have corroborated the 2027 release target. (Leakers and journalists)