Summary
- Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is inspired by anime like Akira and Cowboy Bebop, featuring Jordan’s survival in Sempiria.
- Naughty Dog promises character-driven gameplay, with Tati Gabrielle playing protagonist Jordan, aiming for a unique sci-fi experience.
- Studio vows to deliver the deepest gameplay yet, exclusive to the PS5, building on the success of past IPs like The Last Of Us.
The Last of Us developer, Naughty Dog, has shed more light on what to expect from the recently revealed Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet IP. At the Game Awards, fans were treated to a glimpse of a science fiction adventure that had been in development since 2020. Now the studio has shared more on the upcoming game’s inspiration, narrative, characters, and more.
Naughty Dog Head Neil Druckmann shared an official article on the studio’s website highlighting key elements considered for their upcoming 5th franchise. He also discussed the IP’s storyline, characters, and success with the New York Times.
First Glimpse Into Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
When the developer made the reveal at the Game Awards, it somehow quenched the longing for a new IP from them. The announcement trailer above not only offered a sneak peek of what the sci-fi will look like but also portrayed Naughty Dog’s signature character-driven approach.
The narrative centers on Jordan, the protagonist, in her survival to conquer the isolated planet of Sempiria. She will have to endure intense combat set against the backdrop of advanced technology to become the first to escape in 600 years.
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New Details about the Upcoming Game
In the latest discussion, Neil was quick to point out that, indeed, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is anime-inspired. It borrows heavily from Akira and Cowboy Bebop, explaining Jordan’s red jacket in the trailer, similar to that of Kaneda in the popular 80s title, Akira.
Regarding the gameplay, the studio boss disclosed that it aims to create a unique sci-fi experience that incorporates themes of religion.
“It revolves around what happens when you put your faith in different institutions.”
Neil also discussed characters like Tati Gabrielle, who plays Jordan. She was also featured in the Uncharted movie adaptation. He compared Tati’s audition to what he felt like “when I first saw Ashley Johnson as Ellie.”
Among other revealed cast members is the comedian Kumail Nanjiani.
Naughty Dog has displayed an impressive portfolio through its iconic IPs, including the most awarded in history, The Last Of Us 2. With such a celebrated name, the studio is expected to meet players’ expectations like it has done with previous IPs.
Neil has promised to deliver what he described as the “deepest gameplay in Naughty Dog’s history.” While an exact release date remains unannounced, the game is confirmed exclusively for PS5.
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