Naughty Dog's Next Hit Isn't Even Out, But This Fan's LEGO Ship Is Already Boss Level (And Neil Druckmann Agrees!)
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
One fan built a stunning LEGO model of the spaceship from Naughty Dog's upcoming game, *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*, and it was so good Neil Druckmann bought it. It's a testament to the power of fan creativity and Naughty Dog's world-building prowess.
Right, so Naughty Dog, those wizards behind *The Last of Us* and *Uncharted*, are cooking up a new IP called *Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet*. We got a glimpse of it late last year – all retro-futuristic vibes and a seriously cool bounty hunter named Jordan A Mun (played by Tati Gabrielle). But here's where it gets interesting. One absolute legend of a fan has already built Jordan's spaceship, the 984 Tempest NDX, entirely out of LEGO.
And not just any LEGO build, mind you. This thing is *chef's kiss* levels of awesome. It's so good, in fact, that Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann himself bought one! Can you imagine? Druckmann even posted about it, giving props to the creator, Richard Van As (aka 2bricks). "Thanks for this beautiful design and build @2bricks_official ," he wrote. 2bricks, understandably chuffed, responded he was "honoured" and "humbled". Fair play, mate. That's the kind of validation every creator dreams of.
Now, before you rush off to bricklink, a word of warning: This isn't an official LEGO set, sadly. But! 2bricks, being the absolute legend that he is, has released instructions for the build on rebrickable. For a tenner, you can download the instructions and embark on your own 984 Tempest NDX building adventure. Just be prepared to shell out around £106 for the 1349 parts you'll need. But reckon it's worth it to own a piece of a game that's not even out yet?
*Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet* is currently in development for PS5. Druckmann teased last year that Naughty Dog's got multiple single-player projects on the go, and this is one of them. He even dropped a hint in March that *Heretic Prophet* will delve into themes of "faith and religion." Sounds intriguing, doesn't it? A sleek, Porsche-designed spaceship, bounty hunting, and deep philosophical questions? Naughty Dog, you have our attention.
It's wild to see this level of dedication and creativity even *before* a game drops. Shows the power of a compelling trailer, doesn't it? And how one passionate fan can create something that even the game's creator wants to own. Hats off to 2bricks – you've built more than just a LEGO model, you've built a bridge between creator and community.
Tags: Naughty Dog, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, LEGO, Fan Creation, Neil Druckmann
Original article: Eurogamer