The announcement of Neil Druckmann's latest game, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*, has sparked a whirlwind of emotions among fans, and we're only now beginning to uncover the first details about its setting. Druckmann himself revealed these insights during his appearance on the *Creator to Creator* show.
The game unfolds in an alternate future, branching off from our reality in the late '80s. Central to the narrative is the emergence of a new religion within the *Intergalactic* universe, which eventually ascends to dominance. Naughty Dog dedicated several years to crafting this religion's lore, meticulously detailing its journey from the inception with its first prophet through to its subsequent evolutions and distortions.
This new religion takes root and spreads across a solitary planet, which over time becomes isolated from the rest of the galaxy. The protagonist of the game crash-lands on this very planet, finding herself in a desolate environment where she is utterly alone. Survival becomes her primary challenge, and this theme of solitude is pivotal to the project. Druckmann noted that, unlike previous Naughty Dog titles that often included a companion for interaction, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* challenges players to navigate and solve problems independently, should they wish to escape the planet.
Despite being in development for four years, there's still no word on a potential release date. As eager fans, all we can do is stay tuned for future updates and announcements from Naughty Dog.
