Naughty Dog’s New Game Faces Backlash Over Protagonist and Creative Choices

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, revealed at The Game Awards 2024, has sparked both criticism and anticipation as Naughty Dog’s first new IP in over a decade.

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet introduces Jordan A. Mun, a shaved-head Asian female protagonist, which has drawn divisive reactions from fans and accusations of 'woke' creative decisions.
The game marks Naughty Dog's first original intellectual property since 2013, stepping away from their iconic franchises like The Last of Us and Uncharted.
Tati Gabrielle, the actress portraying Jordan A. Mun, briefly responded to backlash on social media with a provocative post, which was later deleted without explanation.
Naughty Dog has partnered with Porsche to feature a custom spaceship, the Porsche 948 Tempest NDX, signaling a potential trend of luxury brand sponsorships in AAA games.
The game is still in development with no confirmed release date, as production timelines were likely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and fans continue to await updates.