Naughty Dog Wraps Cinematic Shoot for Intergalactic, Fueling State of Play Hype
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Naughty Dog has finished cinematic shooting for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, sparking speculation about a mid-2027 release window ahead of Sony's State of Play showcase.
Naughty Dog has cleared a major hurdle in the development of its upcoming sci-fi epic, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. The studio recently confirmed that all cinematic and performance capture shooting has officially wrapped for the PlayStation 5 exclusive. A social media post highlighted star Tati Gabrielle in full capture gear, signaling that the project has transitioned firmly into its polishing and optimization phase.
Timing this announcement just ahead of Sony's State of Play broadcast has naturally sent the community into overdrive. Fans tracking the studio's previous timelines will remember that The Last of Us Part 2 hit shelves roughly fourteen months after wrapping its own massive motion capture sessions. If Naughty Dog holds to that same production cadence, a mid-to-late 2027 launch window is starting to look entirely realistic for this new universe.
Originally unveiled at The Game Awards back in late 2024, the fresh IP drops players into the boots of bounty hunter Jordan A. Mun, stranded on a mysterious planet with an Oscar-winning musical score crafted by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. With a major showcase right around the corner, players should finally expect a deeper look at the gameplay loops and world-building that Naughty Dog has been quietly cooking up since 2020.
Tags: PlayStation 5, Naughty Dog, Action RPG, Console Gaming
Original article: Polygon