Neil Druckmann recently gave an interview with Variety while preparing for the Emmy Awards, where The Last of Us series is in contention for multiple trophies. During this interview, Druckmann confirmed that Naughty Dog is fully focused on its upcoming project, Intergalactic Prophet. He described it as the most ambitious and expensive game the studio has ever worked on, surpassing the scope of both Uncharted and The Last of Us.
He noted that the game is already playable internally, with development running at full speed. While fans are eager for a State of Play reveal, Druckmann explained that the scale of the project requires careful planning across marketing and PR teams, meaning an announcement date cannot be shared yet.
The Last of Us Part 3 Future Still Open
Naturally, questions about The Last of Us Part 3 came up during the interview. Druckmann admitted that after the massive success of The Last of Us Part 2, the studio seriously considered starting work on a third installment immediately. They also reviewed ideas for new Uncharted or Jak and Daxter entries.
Ultimately, the team’s passion steered them toward science fiction with Intergalactic Prophet. Druckmann emphasized that Naughty Dog does not like to lock in its long-term future until the current project is complete. While The Last of Us Part 3 remains a possibility, it is not in active development right now.
Casting and Story Details for Intergalactic Prophet
Some cast members already known from The Last of Us series are confirmed for Intergalactic Prophet. Gabriel Luna, who appeared in The Last of Us Season 2, is involved, as is Tony Dalton, recognized from his role as Joel’s father in the series. Druckmann also revealed that external studios have shown interest in adapting the new IP into film or television, though he stressed that the priority remains finishing the game before considering spin-offs.
On the gameplay side, Intergalactic Prophet is said to feature the deepest mechanics in Naughty Dog’s history. It builds on lessons from Uncharted’s action and The Last of Us’ RPG elements, but pushes further with science fiction systems and larger environments.
PlayStation Updates and Broader News
Beyond Naughty Dog, PlayStation players received other notable updates this week. Assassin’s Creed Shadows patch 1.1.1 launched on PS5, weighing in at 12GB and adding a new story quest, level cap increase to 100, and new gear options. This update also paves the way for the upcoming Claws of Awaji expansion releasing next week.
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Sony also introduced a new PlayStation Family app on iOS and Android, giving parents tools to manage playtime, spending limits, and activity reports for children on PS5.
In terms of milestones, Dead Island 2 has now reached 20 million players. Developer Deep Silver hinted that Dead Island 3 could be on the horizon. Meanwhile, analyst group Circana shared PlayStation’s top-selling games of all time, with Grand Theft Auto V, Minecraft, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Marvel’s Spider-Man all charting high.
