# Naughty Dog development of Intergalactic: The Heretic_Prophe

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/naughty-dog-development-of-intergalactic-the-heretic-prophe
> Updated: 2026-08-19T14:24:29.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Naughty Dog is developing a new science-fiction action-adventure title, ‘Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet’. Industry reports indicate the project is in an advanced stage of development and is targeted for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5.

However, the studio has faced development challenges following a strategic shift toward live-service games. Reports suggest that productivity was previously diverted toward a live-service project for ‘The Last of Us’ that was eventually cancelled. This shift has impacted the studio’s release timeline, contributing to a lack of new titles since 2020. Some industry observers have noted that the upcoming ‘Intergalactic’ project may require adjustments to its gameplay mechanics and development cycle to avoid previous controversies.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Naughty Dog faces development shifts following live-service strategy

Naughty Dog faces development delays and strategic shifts after a cancelled live-service project, with concerns raised about the upcoming ‘Intergalactic’ avoiding past gameplay controversies.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/naughty-dog-faces-development-shifts-following-live-service-strategy

### 2026-07-28: Naughty Dog targets 2027 release for new sci‑fi game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

Naughty Dog’s new sci‑fi game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is slated for a 2027 PlayStation 5 release, with development starting in 2020 and industry insiders confirming the timeline.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/naughty-dog-targets-2027-release-for-new-scifi-game-intergalactic-the-heretic-prophet

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