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Naughty Dog is enforcing mandatory overtime to meet deadlines for its PS5 exclusive game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, aiming for a mid-2027 release, amid concerns about ongoing crunch and project delays.
A Bloomberg report claims Naughty Dog mandated employees to work at least eight extra hours weekly, reaching up to 60 hours, over the past seven weeks to meet project deadlines, with increased in-office work disrupting routines. The studio has not commented on these claims.
Naughty Dog is reportedly experiencing crunch again for its upcoming PS5 game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, with mandatory overtime and increased in-office requirements despite previous efforts to address overwork issues, raising concerns about the studio's work culture.
Naughty Dog employees are required to work mandatory overtime for the development of their upcoming game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, reviving a controversial industry practice amid concerns over work-life balance and workplace culture.
Bruce Straley, a veteran game developer known for his work on The Last of Us and Uncharted, left Naughty Dog in 2017 due to a desire for ownership and new challenges, and has since founded his own studio, Wildflower Interactive, emphasizing creative independence. He also expressed dissatisfaction over not being credited for his contributions to The Last of Us TV adaptation.
Uncharted makes a crossover appearance in Magic the Gathering with a limited edition Secret Lair set of five foil cards featuring Nathan Drake and other iconic elements, marking a rare return of the series. Meanwhile, Sony hints at the upcoming PlayStation 6 amidst mixed reactions from gamers about the console's proximity.
Neil Druckmann, co-creator of The Last of Us and former co-showrunner of its HBO adaptation, left the TV series to focus on game development, particularly his upcoming project 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet,' and will now serve as a high-level shepherd for Season 3 to ensure fidelity to the original.
Neil Druckmann, co-showrunner of 'The Last of Us,' has stepped back from the series to focus on his role as head of Naughty Dog, working on the upcoming game 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.' He aimed to elevate the show's audience and now plans to oversee its future seasons at a high level, while continuing to develop innovative video games. The new game is described as Naughty Dog's most ambitious, with plans for potential adaptations, but the studio's primary focus remains on creating quality games.
The article provides an update on the current projects and future releases of Sony's PlayStation Studios in 2025, highlighting that while some studios like Naughty Dog and Santa Monica are working on new titles, most upcoming releases are still in development, with many expected to launch in 2026 or later, and a relatively quiet year for new PS5 exclusives in 2025.
Naughty Dog has released an update for The Last of Us Part II remastered on PS5 and PC, introducing a new Chronological Mode that allows players to experience the story in chronological order, offering a fresh perspective and new gameplay dynamics, though it may feel pacing-wise different from the original non-linear structure.
Naughty Dog released a surprise free update for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, introducing a new Chronological mode that allows players to experience the game's story in chronological order, along with new skins, trophies, and performance improvements.
Naughty Dog has released a free update for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PS5 and PC, allowing players to experience the game’s story in chronological order, providing new insights into the narrative and adding new trophies and skins.
Neil Druckmann, co-creator of the HBO series 'The Last of Us' and a key figure behind the original video game, is stepping away from the show to focus on Naughty Dog's future projects, including a new game titled 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.' The series, which has been critically acclaimed and has won multiple Emmy awards, will continue with season 3, which will explore the story from 'The Last of Us Part II'.
The trailer for Naughty Dog's new game, "Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet," has captivated a viewer who was previously unimpressed by the studio's past works like "The Last of Us." The game features a character named Jordan A. Mun, a bounty hunter played by Tati Gabrielle, who is on a mission to track down her former gang member, Colin Graves, portrayed by Kumail Nanjiani. Despite the game's combat elements, the viewer is drawn to its storytelling and character development, reminiscent of the "Uncharted" series.
Naughty Dog has announced its next major game, "Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet," at The Game Awards. This new title marks a departure from the studio's previous work, featuring a science-fiction setting where the protagonist, Jordan A. Mun, played by Tatiana Gabrielle, becomes stranded on the dangerous planet Sempiria. The game, scored by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, is Naughty Dog's first since "The Last of Us Part II" in 2020. The studio has shifted focus back to single-player games after canceling a multiplayer project based on "The Last of Us."