Intergalactic Is in the "Last Stages of Production," Neil Druckmann Says
Playable, polishing and coming back in 2027.
Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is further along than a lot of fans expected. Studio head Neil Druckmann said the game is "at the last stages of production, where we can play it," during an interview with Patton Oswalt at Comic Creators Block Party 2026, according to Kotaku.
He also promised fans a much bigger look soon. "We're going to show a lot next year," Druckmann said. "We're gonna show gameplay, more of the story."
What did Neil Druckmann say about Intergalactic?
Druckmann kept things vague on purpose. "We've only teased it, so I can't talk too much about it," he said. He did explain where the team is right now, saying they can play the game and are refining and polishing it, per Push Square.
He also teased that the game "will really surprise people" compared to what fans expect from Naughty Dog. According to Push Square, he said it "really is a combination of those three franchises," meaning Uncharted, The Last of Us and Jak and Daxter, as the team moves from grounded stories into sci-fi. He said the team wants to pair its cinematic storytelling with "deeper gameplay systems."
Is Intergalactic coming out in 2027?
Naughty Dog still hasn't announced a release date. Sony and Naughty Dog have said the game's next big look is coming in 2027, but it isn't clear whether the game itself will launch that year. Kotaku thinks a 2027 launch is "looking very likely," based on rumors and these new comments. A strong showing would be a welcome lift for PlayStation's first-party lineup after Sony canceled Fairgames this week, as we covered in our Fairgames story.
What is Intergalactic about?
Intergalactic was revealed at The Game Awards in December 2024. It follows Jordan A. Mun, a bounty hunter stranded on a mysterious planet that hasn't had contact with the rest of the galaxy in centuries. It's Naughty Dog's first new series since The Last of Us, and it's coming to PS5.
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My read is that "last stages of production" is the best Intergalactic news we've had since the reveal. Naughty Dog is famous for long, careful development, so hearing that the game is already playable and in polish makes a 2027 launch feel realistic. The Jak and Daxter comparison is the part I'm most excited about, since Naughty Dog hasn't really let itself be weird and colorful in a long time. (A little Precursor energy would be very welcome.)
Are you more excited for Intergalactic or a new Last of Us? Tell us in the comments.
