Naughty Dog, the acclaimed studio behind The Last of Us and Uncharted series, has announced that principal photography for the cinematic content of its upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, has concluded. This announcement comes as the game continues its development, with the studio having been working on the title since 2020.
The milestone was shared via the social platform Bluesky, where Naughty Dog stated, "That is a wrap on the very ambitious Intergalactic cinematic shoot! This cast killed it! Cannot wait to show you their incredible work when the time is right!" The post included an image of actress Tati Gabrielle in a performance capture suit, though specific details about the game's narrative or characters remain scarce.
Comparing this development stage to Naughty Dog's past projects, particularly The Last of Us Part 2, offers some insight into a potential release window. In April 2019, Naughty Dog announced the wrap of performance capture for The Last of Us Part 2, which eventually launched in June 2020 after a series of delays attributed to the need for additional polish. If Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet follows a similar timeline, a release in the summer of 2027 is a possibility, though Naughty Dog has not yet provided an official release date.
This update arrives shortly before Sony Interactive Entertainment's scheduled State of Play showcase on Thursday, September 3rd. The timing suggests that Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet may be featured in the presentation, potentially offering fans their first substantial look at the game since its announcement in December 2024 at The Game Awards. This would also precede the Tokyo Game Show 2026.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is a new science fiction franchise set thousands of years in the future. Players will assume the role of bounty hunter Jordan A. Mun, who becomes stranded on the planet Sempiria, a world from which no one has escaped in over 600 years. The game's soundtrack is being composed by Oscar-winning musicians Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.