Naughty Dog has released a special 40th anniversary video, looking back at four decades of games that helped define PlayStation. It also teases what comes next for the studio with Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet – the sci-fi project they first revealed last year.
You can watch the full video here:
The Rise of Naughty Dog
What started in 1984 as a small passion project between two high school friends, Jason Rubin and Andy Gavin, turned into one of the most influential studios in gaming. From Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter to Uncharted and The Last of Us, each generation brought something new.
The video looks back at how these worlds were built, with a mix of humor, heart, and a constant drive to improve.
It also shows that this is a story about evolution – from a cartoon mascot born during a road trip idea to emotional, cinematic adventures that changed how players connect with characters. Naughty Dog’s heroes are rarely perfect, but that is what makes them relatable and memorable long after the credits roll.
Looking Ahead – Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
Although most of the video celebrates the past, it also gives a small glimpse into what is coming next. Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is their next big step, and this time the journey goes far beyond Earth.
The game will most likely have the same emotional depth and storytelling that fans expect, but in a new world and a new genre. The developers in the video talk about continuing to make stories that feel human, no matter how far from home they take place.
“The stuff we build here is bigger than any one person. What makes it special is our love for what we do.”
40 Years and Counting
It has been a long time. Four decades of creating worlds that pushed both technology and storytelling in all the right ways. Now Naughty Dog looks ready to take another big leap with Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and it might be the start of a whole new era for the studio. Hopefully, the game will carry the same spirit that made their classics unforgettable.
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