Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophetis the newest IP from developer Naughty Dog. Responsible for major gaming franchises likeThe Last of UsandUncharted, Naughty Dog is switching things up this time around and diving into sci-fi waters.Intergalacticfollows bounty hunter Jordan A. Mun as she becomes stranded on the mysterious planet of Sempiria.
This change in direction for Naughty Dog is compelling, as the developer hasn’t really ventured into heavy sci-fi yet.Unchartedhas its more out-of-this-world moments, but between the action adventure franchise and the bleak story ofThe Last of Us, Naughty Dog has made itself known as a more grounded developer.Jak and Daxterhad sci-fi and fantasy elements, too, but Naughty Dog has really embraced realism over the years.The Last of Ushas been one of the developer’s biggest successes, and althoughIntergalacticappears to be vastly different, it could find inspiration from a piece of the former’s lore:Savage Starlightcomics.
Savage Starlight Could Be a Surprising Source of Inspiration For Intergalactic
The Last of Us' Charming Collectibles
In both games,Savage Starlightis one of the few ties Ellie has to the pre-Cordyceps world, and she becomes an avid collector. The aesthetic and artwork ofSavage Starlightteases its own compelling sci-fi story nestled within the world ofThe Last of Us, and it seems perfect for its own video game.ASavage Starlightgamemay be a mere pipe dream at the moment, butIntergalacticcould prove to have more in common with the fictional comic series than one might think.
Actor Tati Gabrielle portrays Jordan A. Mun, but this isn’t her first time working with Naughty Dog. She appears in the live-actionUnchartedmovie and is set to play Nora in season 2 of HBO’s live-actionTLOUseries.
Ways Savage Starlight Could Inspire Intergalactic
Savage Starlightmay not have a deep well of lore to pull from, since it’s merely a series of collectibles, but the general alien premise could prove to bea potential starting point forIntergalactic’s story. Even more importantly, the imagery of theSavage Starlightcomics and cards might have influenced the costume and character designs forIntergalactic. It’s incredibly easy to imagine protagonist Jordan showcased on one of theSavage Starlightcovers.
IfIntergalacticfeels even slightly likeSavage Starlight, it might be an exciting way to connectNaughty Dog’s new sci-fi adventurewithThe Last of Usuniverse. After the success ofThe Last of Us, it may feel strange to dive into the far less grounded world ofIntergalactic, but having similarities toSavage Starlightcould offer a comforting source of familiarity.
According to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier,Intergalacticmay not launch until 2027.
Naughty Dog Might Have More Tricks Up Its Sleeve
Until the studio officially says something, anyreports regarding a secret Naughty Dog IPin development should be met with heavy skepticism. There’s no way to know for sure what the developer is doing behind the scenes, butIntergalacticcould be the beginning of even more experimentation on the studio’s part.
Once the game is finally here, it will be exciting to see ifIntergalacticandSavage Starlightshare any similarities.Naughty Dog is taking a bold leapwith this new adventure, and it could prove to be one of its most compelling worlds yet.
