Naughty Dog to Fully Reveal Intergalactic in 2027, No Launch Date Yet

Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann wrapped up this year's 'The Last of Us Day' with updates on the developer's ongoing projects, hinting at two new The Last of Us projects that 'will expand the canon of The Last of Us beyond Part I and Part II' without confirming whether either is a game, and stating that its next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Project, will be 'fully revealed' next year.

In a post on the Naughty Dog blog, Druckmann thanked fans for helping raise over $11,000 for AbleGamers before discussing the studio's current projects. Regarding The Last of Us, which he recently said the developer was 'not done' with, Druckmann elaborated on that tease by specifying that the team has two TLOU projects in the works. 'We have a couple of very exciting new projects in very early stages – so we can’t say much about them at this point,' he said. 'I will tell you that both projects will expand the canon of The Last of Us beyond Part I and Part II. The world of The Last of Us means a great deal to us, and we wouldn’t return to it unless we had something meaningful to say. We believe these stories are worth telling.'

As for Naughty Dog's next game, the sci-fi title Intergalactic: The Heretic Project, Druckmann said the studio will remain quiet for the rest of the year, but 'in 2027, that changes. We’ll fully reveal Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and give you a proper look at Jordan’s wild sci-fi adventure.' He also called it Naughty Dog's most ambitious project to date and asked fans for patience, perhaps an indirect gesture to those frustrated by Intergalactic's absence at the recent Sony State of Play. 'There’s an electricity around the studio right now as all the pieces come together, and we’re stoked to finally unveil Intergalactic in all its glory,' he said. 'But…we need to cook for just a little bit longer.'

Druckmann concluded: 'We know it’s been a long time since we’ve had much to share with you. We don’t take your continued support for granted. We’re working incredibly hard to make something worthy of your patience.'

Meanwhile, it appears the HBO TV series adaptation of The Last of Us will conclude with its upcoming third season.