Per Push Square, a well‑known industry leaker going by NatetheHate2 has allegedly claimed that Naughty Dog's next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, is coming in 2027. Take this with a pinch of salt — but if true, it would add another heavyweight to what Push Square describes as an “incredible year for PS5.”
What Was Reported
According to Push Square, the claim from NatetheHate2 is straightforward: Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is due to arrive in 2027. Push Square notes that this would sit alongside other big PlayStation projects reportedly targeting the same year, including God of War Laufey on 16th February and Until Dawn 2 “at some point in 2027.”
Push Square also relays that there has been “strong speculation of a release date next year for some time,” and that we may see more of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet “later this year, perhaps in an upcoming State of Play or at The Game Awards in December.” The outlet highlights Sony’s tendency to focus marketing on one or two titles at a time, using the recent ramp‑up for Marvel's Wolverine ahead of its 15th September release as an example.
The Source & Credibility
NatetheHate2 is described by Push Square as a “reliable snoop” who has “notoriously leaked a number of industry secrets,” including, per Push Square, “most recently the existence of Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake.” That track record is why this particular claim is being treated as noteworthy rather than immediately dismissed.
Still, the language in Push Square’s coverage is cautious. The site’s commentary repeatedly frames the information as an allegation: “says Naughty Dog’s Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is coming in 2027.” As editors point out, Sony’s marketing cadence can make any upcoming game feel invisible until the company decides to spotlight it — which complicates how we interpret silence or a lack of trailers.
In short: the leaker has a history that lends weight to the claim, but it remains an unconfirmed report. I’m treating it as plausible but not settled.
What It Could Mean
If Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet truly targets 2027, Push Square argues it would help “round out an incredible year for PS5.” That phrasing suggests a potential concentration of major single‑player releases for PlayStation during the same period.
- Marketing Strategy: Per Push Square, Sony “tends to only market one or two of its titles at a time,” which could explain limited public visibility for a major project even if a release is imminent.
- Event Timing: Push Square speculates we might see new footage or official confirmation at a State of Play or The Game Awards later this year — which, if true, would align with the outlet’s expectation of more information before the 2027 window.
- Generation Climax: Push Square invokes PlayStation’s history of “ending generations strong,” comparing a potential PS5 finale to the PS4’s late‑generation burst of releases. The idea is that a 2027 Naughty Dog release could act as one of the capstones of the console’s lifecycle.
All of these are conditional “if true” scenarios. For now, they remain possibilities rather than confirmed outcomes.
Why This Matters
Why am I flagging this? Because a 2027 target for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet — if accurate — would be a major piece of the PlayStation puzzle next year. Per Push Square, the timeline would place Naughty Dog’s sci‑fi project alongside other large‑scale PlayStation releases, potentially shaping how Sony spaces and markets its tentpole titles.
We should be sceptical but excited. The leaker involved has a record that demands attention, yet the claim remains unverified. As Push Square suggests, we may not have to wait until 2027 to learn more — and I’ll be watching for any official word or new footage that confirms or contradicts this rumour. Until then, take this with a pinch of salt and expect discussion to ramp up if PlayStation makes its usual late‑year noise.
