Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Is ‘Testing the Bounds’ of What Naughty Dog Is Capable of, Troy Baker Says
Troy Baker, known for voicing Joel Miller in The Last of Us series, has made bold statements about Naughty Dog’s upcoming sci-fi adventure, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Speaking at Ottawa Comiccon earlier this month, Baker teased that the game is “testing the bounds” of what the developer is capable of creating, promising fans their “minds will be blown.”
Baker also revealed that the game’s lead character, Jordan, serves as a “spiritual successor” to Ellie, the protagonist from The Last of Us series. This comparison has sparked discussion among fans, given the ongoing debates within The Last of Us community since the release of The Last of Us Part 2 in 2020.
The actor’s comments underscore Naughty Dog’s ambition with this new IP. As a major departure from the studio’s post-apocalyptic franchises, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet represents the developer’s venture into science fiction territory. Baker’s involvement in the project marks a reunion between the actor and creative director Neil Druckmann, the visionary behind The Last of Us series.
While specific gameplay details remain limited, Baker’s enthusiasm suggests Naughty Dog is pushing technical and creative boundaries with the project. His assertion that the game is testing the studio’s capabilities implies innovations in storytelling, character development, or gameplay mechanics that may distinguish Intergalactic from Naughty Dog’s previous work.
The comments come as fans await more official information about the title, with Baker’s teasers providing rare insight into the project’s ambitions and scope.