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 game's four-year development, 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, who must utilize her skills to escape a planet where all communication ceased centuries ago. Druckmann described the premise: a bounty hunter pursuing her target crash-lands on this isolated planet, leaving the player to unravel the planet's history and mysteries to secure escape. Unlike previous Naughty Dog titles, the player will experience a profound sense of isolation and confusion, tasked with understanding the planet's past to find a way off.
AnswerSee ResultsRecent news reveals that spores will return in The Last of Us Season 2, after their absence in Season 1. Showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin confirmed the return, hinting at an increase in both the number and types of infected, along with a shift in the infection vector. Druckmann highlighted the introduction of airborne elements, contrasting with Season 1's tendril-based spread. Additionally, actress Kaitlyn Dever, who plays Abby, shared her experience with the role, admitting to the difficulty of avoiding online reactions.
