The Last of Us Director Neil Druckmann Wants Naughty Dog's New Game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet to Make You Feel 'Really Lost and Confused'

Neil Druckmann, director of The Last of Us, has offered new insights into Naughty Dog's upcoming title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. In a conversation with Alex Garland, writer of 28 Days Later, Druckmann revealed the game has been in development for four years. He candidly discussed the team's approach, referencing the divisive reception of The Last of Us Part II, stating their aim with Intergalactic was to create something less controversial, focusing on themes of faith and religion.

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Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, starring Jordan A. Mun as Tati Gabrielle, unfolds in an alternate history featuring a prominent, yet evolved and altered religion. The game centers on Jordan's character, who must utilize her skills to become the first person in centuries to escape the planet where this religion is central. Druckmann teased the narrative, revealing a scenario where all communication from the planet ceases, leaving the player, a bounty hunter pursuing Gabrielle's character, stranded and needing to unravel the planet's mysteries to escape. Unlike previous Naughty Dog titles, the player will experience a significant sense of isolation and uncertainty, needing to understand the planet's history and inhabitants to find a way off-world.

Recent news regarding The Last of Us Season 2 confirms the return of spores, a feature absent from Season 1. Showrunners Druckmann and Mazin revealed an escalation in both the number and types of infected, alongside a shift in the infection's transmission method, hinting at airborne elements. Additionally, actress Kaitlyn Dever, who plays Abby, discussed the challenges of navigating online reactions to her portrayal.