Naughty Dog’s Secret PS5 Game Revealed – It’s Not What You Think!

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Summary

  • Naughty Dog’s new game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, is part of a new sci-fi franchise.
  • The game won’t be released before 2027, as hinted by The Game Awards trailer.
  • Shaun Escayg, known for Uncharted and Marvel’s Avengers, is rumored to be working on a separate PS5 project at the studio.

It’s being whispered that Naughty Dog is developing a new game for PlayStation 5, and it won’t be “Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet”. Naughty Dog initially made its mark on PlayStation with the early Crash Bandicoot games, then moved to the Jak and Daxter series on the PlayStation 2. Over time, their work took a darker turn with the Uncharted and The Last of Us franchises.

At The Game Awards 2024 broadcast in December, Naughty Dog unveiled its upcoming project, titled “Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet”, a sci-fi action-adventure game that blends the vibrant neon style of the ’80s with futuristic space travel. Naughty Dog has revealed that “Intergalactic” marks the beginning of a new series, although they acknowledge there is significant work left before the game can be released. It’s speculated that “Intergalactic” won’t hit the shelves until 2027, as suggested by the Game Awards trailer which seems to indicate this release window.

Currently, it’s believed by entertainment insider DanielRPK that Naughty Dog may have another PS5 game underway, in addition to “Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet”. This unannounced project is rumored to be led by Shaun Escayg, known for his directorial work on the 2017 spin-off “Uncharted: The Lost Legacy” and “Marvel’s Avengers”. According to DanielRPK, this game has been in development for three years now. However, he did not disclose any further details about the project, so it’s important to approach these claims with a degree of caution until more substantial evidence becomes available.

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Director is Reportedly Working on New Naughty Dog Game

Yet, the rumor seems consistent with Shaun Escayg’s return to Naughty Dog following a temporary tenure at Crystal Dynamics, where he contributed to Marvel’s Avengers. It’s important to note that not all members of Naughty Dog are exclusively working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and the studio has previously hinted at having multiple PlayStation 5 projects in progress.

Regarding the potential nature of this upcoming project, Shaun Escayg’s ties to both Uncharted and The Last of Us could hint at it being another installment in one or both of Naughty Dog’s flagship series. Alternatively, it might be an entirely new intellectual property, much like Intergalactic. However, until Naughty Dog officially announces the project, gamers can only speculate, and even then, we must take recent rumors with a grain of salt.

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2025-03-28 18:24