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 addressed the polarizing reception of The Last of Us Part II, jokingly suggesting Intergalactic tackles a less controversial theme: faith and religion.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Screenshots
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, starring Jordan A. Mun as Tati Gabrielle, unfolds in an alternate history featuring a prominent, yet evolved and distorted religion. The game centers on Jordan's character attempting to become the first person in centuries to leave the planet where this religion is dominant.
Druckmann hinted at the game's narrative: "This religion exists on a single planet, and then all communication ceases," he teased. "You play a bounty hunter pursuing your target, who crash-lands on this planet. Unlike our previous games, you're utterly alone, lost and confused. To escape—a feat no one has accomplished in 600 years—you must unravel the planet's mysteries."
AnswerSee ResultsRecent news regarding The Last of Us Season 2 confirms the return of spores, absent from Season 1. Showrunners Druckmann and Mazin revealed an escalation in the number and types of infected, along with a new method of infection. Druckmann explained the shift from the tendrils in Season 1 to airborne elements shown in the latest trailer. Additionally, actress Kaitlyn Dever, who plays Abby, discussed the challenges of avoiding online reactions to her portrayal.
