Summary
- Naughty Dog’s latest project, Intergalactic, may be inspired by popular game Elden Ring.
- The game is set in a distant planet with a unique plot involving religion and player freedom.
- Intergalactic features Jordan A. Mun, a bounty hunter stranded on Sempiria, set for release on PS5.
One of the biggest reveals at last December’s The Game Awards was the announcement of Naughty Dog’s latest project, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which was a big departure from the studio’s past works that were more grounded.
However, a new rumor has surfaced stating that Intergalactic’s inspiration comes from an unlikely source, and one that’s significantly different from the studio’s past games.
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Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Compared To Elden Ring
In the latest MinnMax episode, founder Ben Hanson mentioned that he’s heard Intergalactic has had comparison to Elden Ring — arguably FromSoftware’s most popular game, which has sold millions of copies, and won multiple Game of the Year awards.
MinnMax’s Ben Hanson: “I’ve heard Naughty Dog’s next game is very inspired by a game with a lot of player freedom […] Elden Ring is what it was compared to […] It’s taking place on one planet, uncovering the history of this world, you can kinda see a little bit where they might be going with that,” Hanson states (via Kami)
While this doesn’t mean Intergalactic is a Souls-like game, it is an interesting comparison to make. Of course, same as with any rumor, treat this one with a grain of salt given there’s not a lot of details known about Intergalactic, and it doesn’t seem like Naughty Dog is about to talk about it anytime soon.
The latest details from Intergalactic we know is that it’s inspired by anime classics such as Akira and Cowboy Bebop, and its plot touches on religion, which is sure to be a controversial topic.
The story synosis from Sony about Intergalactic reads, “Set thousands of years in the future, Intergalactic puts players into the role of Jordan A. Mun, a dangerous bounty hunter who ends up stranded on Sempiria – a distant planet whose communication with the outside universe went dark hundreds of years ago. Jordan will have to use all her skills and wits if she hopes to be the first person in over 600 years to leave its orbit.”
No word yet on when we’ll get a full gameplay reveal, but the game is set for release on the PS5.
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