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 previous experiences with The Last of Us Part II, acknowledging the polarized reactions it received, and jokingly explaining that Intergalactic shifts focus to themes of faith and religion.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Screenshots
4 Images
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, who must use her skills to become the first person in centuries to escape the planet where this religion is central.
Druckmann hinted at the game's narrative: "This religion exists on a single planet, and then all communication ceases. You play a bounty hunter pursuing your target, who crash-lands on this planet. Unlike our previous games, you're entirely alone, lost and confused about the planet's history and inhabitants. Escaping—a feat no one has accomplished in 600 years—requires unraveling the planet's mysteries."
AnswerSee ResultsRecent news regarding The Last of Us Season 2 confirms the return of spores, a feature absent from Season 1. Showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin revealed this at SXSW 2025, explaining an escalation in both the number and types of infected, as well as the infection's spread mechanism. Druckmann highlighted the difference between the tendrils introduced in Season 1 and the airborne elements teased in the latest trailer. Additionally, actress Kaitlyn Dever, who portrays Abby, discussed the challenges of avoiding online reactions to her performance.
