PlayStation is set to host its longest State of Play yet this week, with a whopping 60 minutes of updates from both first- and third-party studios. Many eyes are on potential news from Naughty Dog, especially the long-awaited... Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
Marvel's Wolverine, Horizon and Co.
First of all, it's clear: the show won't be solely dedicated to Naughty Dog. Updates on Saros, Marathon & Co. are expected. The surprising thing was... early disclosure of Horizon Hunters Gathering, which should really have been included in the State of Play, perhaps a hint at further developments Horizon-Content.
Another candidate for an appearance is the long-speculated Metroidvania version of God of WarDetails are scarce, but rumors persist.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet – Crunch and possible demo
Since its initial unveiling over a year ago, there has been silence surrounding Naughty Dog's new IP. Intergalactic: The Heretic ProphetEnd of 2025 reported Sources of internal crunch: Developers reportedly worked regular overtime between October and January to complete an internal demo. Bloomberg reported eight additional hours per week, five days in the office instead of three.
The timing, so close to the now-announced State of Play, raises questions. Could Naughty Dog actually incorporate the demo into the event? Realistically, players shouldn't expect to get hands-on experience – it's more of a presentation, possibly with gameplay glimpses.
Whether the release window will also be revealed remains unclear. Sony generally prefers short marketing campaigns, so some announcements might only come at later events.
What we can expect
A lengthy State of Play provides deeper insights into several titles and showcases the technical work behind the scenes. Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet It could finally become visible again, even if only in the form of a demo or announcement. An internal demo means a non-playable demo. Anyone expecting too much might be disappointed. Furthermore, it remains unclear what third-party content will be shown.
Today's State of Play could provide the first concrete impressions of Naughty Dog's new IP, especially interesting for anyone interested in the development status of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet have been following since the last announcement.
A special feature with our State of Play wish list is also available. with this link.
