The Game Awards this year featured numerous incredible reveals for new titles, with one of the most notable being Naughty Dog's brand-new IP Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. The game appears to be an intriguing adventure centered around the protagonist, Jordan A. Mun, as she travels through outer space to find out what lies beyond the planet Sempiria, where countless others have disappeared without a trace. Although much about the game still has yet to be revealed, there is still much to be excited about regarding Intergalactic for many reasons.

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet comes after the cancelation of Naughty Dog's attempt at developing a multiplayer live service game based on their popular game series The Last Of Us. The company realized that their time and resources were better spent focusing on what they do best: making incredibly memorable single-player experiences with a heavy focus on narrative. When looking at Naughty Dog's prior games, it is clear that Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is a step in the company's right direction.

Naughty Dog Shouldn't Just Rely On Uncharted & TLOU

Variety Is Necessary To Maintain Interest

Uncharted and The Last Of Us are undoubtedly two of Naughty Dog's biggest IPs, with both games being heavily praised due to their innovations, particularly in regards to their narratives and technical prowess. To capitalize on this success, Naughty Dog has constantly re-released The Last Of Us on multiple other modern consoles over the years. Although this made the company a ton, it frustrated many people in the gaming community who were sick of seeing nothing new being made.

While it is undeniable that Naughty Dog's previous IPs have been immensely popular throughout the years, this release of a brand-new IP has been long overdue. Relying too much on a singular IP will bore audiences quickly and drive them away. Countless people have been waiting for Naughty Dog to finally move past The Last Of Us, and they have finally gotten their wish with Intergalactic, which makes its release all the more exciting.

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet's Setting Allows For More Creative Play

A Vast, Imaginative Setting For Space Exploration

One of the most intriguing aspects of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is its unique setting, which stands out from many of Naughty Dog's prior games simply because it takes place in a completely fictional location. The company's previous titles had a much more realistic and grounded setting, taking place entirely on Earth while exploring the journeys of the various protagonists, whether through the Amazon rainforest or TLOU's zombie-infested cities. While many of these sights were certainly impressive or horrifying in their own right, they didn't have much in of sheer vastness or spectacle.

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet changes things by finally allowing Naughty Dog to return to creating unique, fantastical settings that spark the imagination. The newest game world is no longer confined to Earth, allowing players the exciting experience of flying through space on a spaceship. On top of this, they will also get to travel to various planets and experience what they have to offer, including the unique combat hinted at in a clip of Jordan battling against a massive robot wielding a sword.

Intergalactic's Story Is Sure To Be Incredibly Memorable

Naughty Dog Is Focusing On An Engaging Narrative

There is still a lot regarding Intergalactic's story that is being kept under wraps by the developers, but the small pieces of information that have been revealed make this game sound incredibly interesting. So far, all Naughty Dog has explained is that Jordan is trapped on Sempiria and hopes to be the first human to escape there in six hundred years. With the game being described by developers as revolving around themes of religion, it is sure to be a rich narrative full of incredibly memorable moments, which is exactly what Naughty Dog's games are known for.

With an intriguing story and a completely unique setting compared to their prior games, Naughty Dog is clearly heading in a fantastic direction with their newest IP. Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet's trailer provided only a small hint of the exciting things to come, and there is clearly a lot in store for players to enjoy. Ultimately, it cannot be denied that out of the many new games that were revealed at The Game Awards, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is one to absolutely keep an eye out for in the future.