Summary
- Neil Druckmann is working on a new Naughty Dog IP while also managing Intergalactic and the TLoU adaptation.
- Druckmann is shifting from his one-game focus to juggle multiple projects, one possibly being an Uncharted spin-off.
- Speculation suggests Naughty Dog may unveil the mystery IP soon, hinting at a possible upcoming major gaming event.
Neil Druckmann has shared that he’s currently developing an undisclosed Naughty Dog intellectual property (IP), in addition to his ongoing work on “Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.” Fresh from directing a fresh episode of HBO’s “The Last of Us,” it appears that Druckmann’s agenda is quite busy. He has been instrumental in the development of Naughty Dog’s “Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet,” continues to contribute significantly to HBO’s live-action adaptation of “TLoU,” and now, he’s disclosed that there are further projects on the horizon.
Earlier, Druckmann mentioned that he usually concentrates on a single game before contemplating the next one, as he did when asked about The Last of Us Part 3 in February. He stated that developing games is extremely demanding, so he dedicates all his efforts to the task at hand rather than planning ahead. However, it appears that Druckmann is stretching himself now by managing several projects concurrently, both of which are AAA titles under Naughty Dog’s supervision.
During a conversation with Steffan Powell on the Speaking with Press X to Continue podcast, The Last of Us creator Neil Druckmann disclosed that Naughty Dog is currently working on another undisclosed intellectual property, in addition to Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Druckmann was tight-lipped about the secret project, but he did mention that his position is more of an executive producer rather than the lead director for this mystery title. Despite this, it seems that Druckmann’s primary focus remains on Intergalactic, where he collaborates with multiple directors on the project as well.
Naughty Dog’s Mysterious New IP Could Be an Uncharted Spin-Off
Previously this year, industry insider Daniel Richtman disclosed additional details about potential projects like The Last of Us Part 3 and a possible second new IP in the pipeline at Naughty Dog, along with speculation that Shaun Escayg, renowned for his work on Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, is directing this unannounced project. These revelations, coupled with Druckmann’s recent statements, have sparked excitement about the possibility that Naughty Dog’s upcoming game could be a spin-off from the Uncharted series.
Based on information from the same source who initially disclosed Naughty Dog’s secret project, it appears that this enigmatic intellectual property has been under development for more than three years now. For some background, the studio unveiled their title “Intergalactic” around four years into its own development process, opting to make their official announcement at The Game Awards in 2024.
Given that pattern, it seems plausible that Naughty Dog might debut its new intellectual property at an upcoming significant gaming exposition. Furthermore, some speculate that Neil Druckmann’s recent candidness about the project suggests they may soon make it public. However, fans should remember to approach these rumors with caution, as nothing has been officially announced yet.
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2025-05-20 08:04