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 discussed the four-year development process, acknowledging the divisive reception of The Last of Us Part II. He jokingly framed Intergalactic as a deliberate shift towards a less controversial theme: faith and religion.
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Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, starring Jordan A. Mun as Tati Gabrielle, unfolds in an alternate history featuring a prominent, yet evolved and distorted religion. The game centers on Jordan's character, striving to become the first person in centuries to escape the planet where this religion is deeply entrenched.
Druckmann revealed a key plot point: communication with the planet ceased centuries ago. The player takes on the role of a bounty hunter pursuing Gabrielle's character, who crash-lands on this isolated world. Unlike previous Naughty Dog games, the player will experience a profound sense of isolation and mystery, needing to unravel the planet's history and the secrets of its inhabitants to escape. This isolation is a core element of the game's design, emphasizing the player's need to understand the planet's past to secure their escape.
AnswerSee ResultsRecent news regarding The Last of Us Season 2 confirms the return of spores, a feature absent from Season 1. Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin, the showrunners, revealed this escalation, along with an increase in the number and types of infected, and a new method of infection spread. Kaitlyn Dever, who portrays Abby, also shared her experiences with the role, admitting to the challenges of avoiding online reactions.
