Naughty Dog to Fully Reveal 'Intergalactic' in 2027, Teasing Two New 'The Last of Us' Projects

Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann has concluded this year's "The Last of Us Day" celebrations by sharing critical updates on the developer's upcoming pipeline. Druckmann confirmed that the studio's highly anticipated next title, the sci-fi adventure Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, will be "fully revealed" in 2027. Additionally, he teased two new projects currently in early development set within The Last of Us universe.

The 2027 Reveal of 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet'

Addressing fans following the game's absence at Sony's September 2026 PlayStation State of Play, Druckmann provided updates on the state of their brand-new IP:

• Full Reveal Timeline: Naughty Dog will completely unveil the title in 2027, offering a proper look at the protagonist Jordan's sci-fi journey.
• Release Window: No official release year or window has been committed to yet.
• Scale and Ambition: Druckmann described the game as Naughty Dog's "most ambitious project yet," stating there is "an electricity around the studio" as production pieces fall into place.

Two New Projects Expanding 'The Last of Us' Universe

Druckmann clarified previous teases regarding the future of the critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic franchise:

• Beyond Part I & Part II: The studio is working on two distinct projects designed to expand the franchise's canon past the events of the first two mainline games.
• Format Unconfirmed: Both projects are in very early stages of development, and the studio has not yet confirmed whether they are video games or other media adaptations.
• Creative Intent: Druckmann emphasized that Naughty Dog would only return to the franchise if they had a story worth telling.

Charity Efforts and HBO Series Updates

The developer's update also touched upon community achievements and adaptations:

• AbleGamers Support: The studio thanked fans for raising over $11,000 during "The Last of Us Day" to support the AbleGamers accessibility charity.
• HBO TV Series Final Season: Recent network updates indicate that the acclaimed live-action television adaptation on HBO is expected to officially wrap up with its upcoming third season.