Naughty Dog No-Show at PlayStation State of Play Leaves Fans Fearing Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is Still a Long Way From Launch
During Sony’s PlayStation State of Play broadcast, the absence of any announcement regarding Naughty Dog’s Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet has raised concerns among fans about the game’s development status and launch timeline. The lack of update is particularly noteworthy given that Naughty Dog hasn’t released a major title in several years.
The State of Play event itself showcased several other significant titles from PlayStation’s first-party studios, including Marvel’s Wolverine from Insomniac Games, which received brand-new gameplay footage, and the newly revealed God of War Laufey from Santa Monica Studio. Additionally, the long-rumored Until Dawn 2 from UK studio Firesprite was officially announced during the broadcast.
Despite these announcements, the absence of any Naughty Dog representation has sparked speculation about whether Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet remains in early development stages. This concern is compounded by the studio’s historically long development cycles and the extended period since their last major release. Industry observers suggest that the lack of updates may indicate the game is still several years away from launch.
The State of Play demonstration highlighted PlayStation’s strong lineup of upcoming first-party titles while simultaneously underscoring the extended development timelines that characterize major AAA game production, particularly at established studios like Naughty Dog.