Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophetis Naughty Dog’s first brand-new IP in years, and it’s a bold departure from its recent offerings. Unlike the more grounded nature ofUnchartedandThe Last of Us,Intergalacticis a full-blown sci-fi adventure. The story follows bounty hunter Jordan as she finds herself on the mysterious planet of Sempiria, which hasn’t made outside contact for over 600 years.
Compared to Naughty Dog’s latest series,The Last of Us,Intergalacticis the post-apocalyptic franchise’s polar opposite.Intergalacticis an exciting change of pace for the developer, but it also raises the question of just how different it will be toThe Last of Us. Of course, the story is a no-brainer, but when it comes to gameplay, there could be some surprising overlap. One small, but charming, feature inThe Last of Uswas itsSavage Starlightcollectibles. IfIntergalactichas a similar collectible feature, then it might be a great way to pay homage toThe Last of Us.
Savage Starlight Adds Depth to The Last of Us' World
Savage Starlightmay not be a real comic book franchise, but it’s proven to be a beloved piece ofThe Last of Usgames. From its characters to the artwork featured on the comic covers, the team at Naughty Dog responsible for crafting these comics did a great job at making it feel like a believable franchise. Putting similar fictional franchise collectibles in future games, even if not anotherLast of Usentry, could be a great tradition for Naughty Dog to continue.
Savage Starlight’s story revolves around the protagonist, Dr. Daniela Star, who discovers a hostile alien race in the year 2186.
SinceSavage Starlightis sci-fi, it makes one wonder if Naughty Dog was planting the seeds to hint atIntergalactic, but that’s purely speculation. IfIntergalacticfeatures collectibles, a fictional series that followsan Ellie-inspired protagonisttrying to survive in a ravaged zombie-infested world might be a fun homage.
Intergalacticis an exciting change of pace for the developer, but it also raises the question of just how different it will be toThe Last of Us.
Whether it be comic books once again or something more intertwined with the game’s world, like ancient Sempirian tablets,Intergalacticcould have a lot of fun with such a concept. If Naughty Dog has proven anything, it’s that the developer is skilled at adding a lot of layers to its world that make them feel far more realistic. It wouldn’t be surprising ifIntergalacticwas given the same attention to detail as its predecessors.
The Last of UsfeaturesSavage Starlightthrough comic books, whileThe Last of Us Part 2switches things up in favor of trading cards.
Naughty Dog’s Next Intergalactic Reveal is Currently Being Kept Under Wraps
The reveal trailer forIntergalacticraised a lot of questions, as its world looks incredibly intriguing. Considering that Neil Druckmann has confirmed that the game will tackle religious themes, there’s no telling what deep stories are in store for players. With Naughty Dog bringing backactors like Troy Baker, the game is also bound to be filled with some strong performances.
Only time will tell if Naughty Dog reveals 2025. There are hopefully more details showcased this year, but as of now,Intergalacticremains incredibly mysterious.
