Naughty Dog, the video game studio known for The Last of Us series, has confirmed that its upcoming science fiction game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will be fully revealed in 2027. No further details are expected before the end of 2026, as the studio plans to keep the project under wraps for now. This announcement was made during The Last of Us Day 2026, an event hosted by the company. Neil Druckmann, the creative director and head of Naughty Dog, mentioned that the studio would remain discreet about the project for the remainder of the year. The game is described as "the most ambitious project in the studio's history" and will feature the story of Jordan A. Mun, a bounty hunter stranded on the distant planet Sempiria. A new artwork of the character was released, though it does not provide significant new details beyond previous teasers. The completion of motion capture filming for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet was recently confirmed, marking a significant milestone in the game's development. Actor Troy Baker, who has voiced multiple characters in Naughty Dog games, praised Tati Gabrielle, who portrays Jordan A. Mun in the game. Baker described Gabrielle as the "worthy heir of Ellie" from The Last of Us, highlighting her talent and the significance of her role in the new franchise. He also emphasized that Naughty Dog is pushing the boundaries of its capabilities with this new project, calling it "incredible" and "amazing." In addition to Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, Naughty Dog has confirmed the development of two new projects set in the The Last of Us universe. These projects are in the "very early stages of their development" and are expected to "enrich the official universe of The Last of Us beyond The Last of Us Part I and The Last of Us Part II." Druckmann stated that the studio would not return to the The Last of Us universe unless there was something significant to share. While the nature of these projects has not been confirmed, they may include video games or other transmedia initiatives, similar to the collaboration with HBO on the The Last of Us television series. Naughty Dog has not released a new game since The Last of Us Part II in 2020, and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet has not been included in recent PlayStation State of Play events. However, the completion of performance capture development suggests that the project is progressing rapidly. If the development timeline follows a similar trajectory to The Last of Us Part II, which reached this stage in 2019 before its 2020 release, players may expect updates in the coming months. However, Druckmann has asked fans to be patient, noting that the team is working tirelessly to create a game worthy of their patience. The release date of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet remains unknown, though rumors suggest a 2027 release. The game is currently exclusive to PlayStation 5 and is expected to be a space opera with a strong 1980s flavor and numerous references to real-world elements.