Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
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The Last of Us Online Was 'the Best Multiplayer Game' Devs Ever Played
Former Naughty Dog developers reportedly considered the cancelled "The Last of Us Multiplayer" to be the best multiplayer game they had ever played. The game director, Vinit Agarwal, stated the project was 80% complete after seven years of development before Naughty Dog chose to focus on "Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet" instead. Sony has since released other multiplayer titles with varying success.
The Last Of Us Star Troy Baker Wants To Start His Own Game Studio, But He Won't Rush It
Actor Troy Baker, known for his roles in The Last of Us and Uncharted, is exploring the possibility of starting his own game studio to tell his own stories. He emphasized a desire to build a trusted team and avoid rushing the process, learning from past industry successes. Baker plans to leverage his extensive experience collaborating with industry veterans like Hideo Kojima and Neil Druckmann.
Former The Last of Us developer teases yet-to-be-explored plot points which, if realised, will have major ramifications for the series
A former Naughty Dog developer, Gabriel Betancourt, revealed that series creator Neil Druckmann once considered exploring the idea of multiple characters being immune to the Cordyceps virus in The Last of Us. Betancourt felt this would dilute the impact of Joel's decision to save Ellie, though Druckmann has recently teased future installments for the series. Naughty Dog is also developing a new franchise, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
'I Feel Like I Just Got Started': The Last of Us' Troy Baker Says the Best Is Yet to Come at 50
Voice actor Troy Baker, known for his roles in The Last of Us and Death Stranding, feels he is just beginning his career despite turning 50. He believes his best work is still ahead of him and aims to apply lessons learned from each project to future endeavors. Baker expressed gratitude for his career thus far, stating he would be content if his current opportunities were his last.
The Last of Us led Naughty Dog to accept crunch is "what it takes to make games at our level," former designer says, so Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet devs are probably deep in it
A former Naughty Dog senior game designer, Benson Russell, stated that the studio views crunch as a necessary component for creating games at their level, citing internal deadlines treated as external ones. This perspective, reportedly solidified after the release of The Last of Us in 2013, suggests that overtime is considered inevitable for employees, with an option to leave if unwilling to comply. The article also mentions ongoing crunch for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and the scrapping of The Last of Us Online.
Former Xbox exec thinks Naughty Dog's decision to cancel the 80% completed The Last of Us Online 'was the right call', but it shouldn't have greenlit it in the first place — 'The ambition was there, but the realistic upfront planning wasn't', she says
Former Microsoft executive Laura Fryer believes Naughty Dog made the correct decision to cancel The Last of Us Online, even though it was nearly 80% complete. She argues the real mistake was greenlighting the project without adequate upfront planning for a live service model, which would have strained the studio's resources and potentially compromised its focus on single-player narrative games.
Next PlayStation State of Play Set for the Coming Weeks, It's Claimed
Sony is reportedly planning to host its next State of Play livestream within the next seven weeks, likely before June. This event is expected to showcase upcoming PlayStation titles, potentially including Marvel's Wolverine, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and Marvel Tokon, alongside third-party announcements.
State of Play with Third-Party PS5 Reveals Tipped for Next Week, According to Notorious Snoop
A notorious leaker known as NateTheHate suggests Sony's next State of Play livestream could occur as early as April 16th, with a focus on third-party titles. The rumor also hints at a potential reveal for Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced on the same day. While unconfirmed, the leaker has a history of accurate information regarding PlayStation's plans.
Fans are convinced new Uncharted game exists after Naughty Dog 'research' post
Fans are speculating about a new Uncharted game following a social media post from Naughty Dog director Shaun Escayg, who previously co-directed Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. While Naughty Dog has stated they have moved on from the series, Escayg's cryptic 'Research...' caption alongside an image of a historic cannon has fueled hopes for a return, potentially focusing on Nathan Drake's daughter, Cassie, or as a new single-player title.
Uncharted 5? Fans Believe Cryptic Naughty Dog Dev Post Is Teasing The Game
Fans are speculating that Naughty Dog may be teasing a new Uncharted game, possibly titled Uncharted 5, following a cryptic Instagram post by creative director Shaun Escayg. While Naughty Dog has stated they are finished with the main Uncharted series, they have not ruled out future installments, potentially with a different developer.
After 7 years of development, The Last of Us Online was 80% complete and was scrapped to make room for Intergalactic:…
The multiplayer spin-off The Last of Us Online was canceled after seven years of development and being 80% complete, according to game director Vinit Agarwal. The decision was made to prioritize Naughty Dog's next single-player game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and due to shifts in the live service market post-Covid. Agarwal described the cancellation as a devastating moment, learned only 24 hours before the public announcement.
The Last of Us Online director reveals Naughty Dog had to choose between canceling the '80%' completed game and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet — 'It was soul crushing. To find out that it was getting canceled 24 hours before it was announced' publicly
The Last of Us Online game director Vinit Agarwal revealed the multiplayer title was 80% complete before its cancellation. Naughty Dog had to choose between canceling this live service game or the single-player title Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, ultimately opting to cut The Last of Us Online to focus on its core single-player experiences. Agarwal learned of the cancellation just 24 hours before it was publicly announced.
The Last of Us Part 3 hopium will never die as former Naughty Dog lead confirms the studio's secret game besides Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet has been in the works for at least 3 years
Former Naughty Dog game director Vinit Agarwal has hinted at a secret project in development at the studio, separate from 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet'. This has fueled speculation among fans about the possibility of The Last of Us Part 3, especially given Agarwal's previous role on The Last of Us Online and Naughty Dog's history with trilogies. The project has reportedly been in the works for at least three years.
The Last Of Us Season 3 Cast: Everyone Who's Coming Back And Joining The Show
HBO's The Last of Us is entering production for its third and potentially final season, expected to premiere in 2027. The cast includes returning stars Bella Ramsey as Ellie and Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, with the latter taking a more central role. Newcomers and returning actors fill out the ensemble, with Patrick Wilson reprising his role as Jerry and Jorge Lendeborg Jr. joining as Manny.
The Last of Us Part 3 hopefuls are convinced Naughty Dog head Neil Druckmann is hinting at another sequel as he teases…
Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann has hinted at the possibility of The Last of Us Part 3 through a social media post reminiscing about the franchise's early concepts. While Druckmann previously suggested against a sequel, his recent comments have fueled speculation among fans for a continuation of Joel and Ellie's story, though no official announcement has been made.
The Last of Us creator Neil Druckmann teases a "few stops" left for its post-apocalyptic series
Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann has teased that there are still future installments planned for The Last of Us series, despite past conflicting statements. The studio is also developing a new franchise, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which explores themes of faith and religion.
Intergalactic PS5 Seemingly Adds The Last of Us Star to Its Cast
Actress Merle Dandridge, known for her role as Marlene in The Last of Us, is reportedly joining the cast of the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. She was photographed in a motion capture suit by Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann, fueling speculation about her involvement. Troy Baker and Tati Gabrielle are also confirmed to be part of the game's cast.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet's been away from the spotlight, but Neil Druckmann's teasing the return of…
Naughty Dog game director Neil Druckmann has teased the return of a prominent The Last of Us actor for the upcoming game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Actor Merle Dandridge was seen in a motion capture suit, with Druckmann referring to her as an "intergalactic treasure."
PlayStation Launches Official Website for Naughty Dog’s Intergalactic
PlayStation has launched the official website for Naughty Dog's upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. This move signals the start of a marketing campaign for the studio's first foray into science fiction, following their success with The Last of Us and Uncharted series. The website launch suggests the game is progressing well and may be revealed further in upcoming PlayStation events.
PS5 Exclusive Intergalactic's Alleged New Webpage Is No Big Deal At All
Fans have been circulating a PlayStation.com webpage for the upcoming Naughty Dog exclusive Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, believing it to be new information. However, the page has existed in its current state since at least January 2025 and contains no new details beyond what was previously revealed. The game is expected to release in 2027.
