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: "We made certain creative decisions that got us a lot of hate...so let's make a game about faith and religion," he joked.

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Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, starring Jordan A. Mun as Tati Gabrielle, unfolds in an alternate history featuring a prominent, evolved religion. The game centers on Jordan's character attempting to become the first person in centuries to leave the planet where this religion is central. Druckmann hinted at the narrative: "This whole religion takes place on this one planet, and then all communication stops. You're playing a bounty hunter chasing her, and she crash lands. Unlike our previous games, you'll be truly alone, lost and confused, needing to unravel the planet's history to escape—no one has been heard from in 600 years."

Recent news regarding The Last of Us Season 2 confirms the return of spores, absent from Season 1. Showrunners Druckmann and Mazin revealed an escalation of infected and infection vectors, including airborne elements teased in the latest trailer. Additionally, actress Kaitlyn Dever, who plays Abby, discussed the challenges of avoiding online reactions to her portrayal.