News Reviews Tech Games Upcoming Games News Reviews Tech Games Upcoming Games this article also available in العربية News October 29, 2024 Nowrax Here Is Why Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Will Fail News Reviews Tech Games Upcoming Games Hamburger Toggle Menu Change Region العربية English Login & Join X-twitter Facebook Youtube Twitch In this article, I will break down multiple reasons why Naughty Dog’s new IP, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, is likely to fail. Through a side-by-side comparison with The Last of Us Part I & II, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, The Witcher 4, and Concord, I’ll explore how these games’ successes and failures relate to Intergalactic and why the odds are stacked against Naughty Dog’s latest venture. Bismi Allah! The Last of Us Part II Was not a success Unlike The Last of Us Part II, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, or even the upcoming The Witcher 4, Naughty Dog’s new IP, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, has no established audience, leaving its success far from guaranteed. Make no mistake: while The Last of Us Part II sold 10 million copies, it was a commercial disappointment compared to its predecessor, which sold 18 million copies, a staggering 44% decline. The sequel’s sales can largely be attributed to fans who had waited patiently for years, only to feel deeply betrayed once they played the game. Naughty Dog had carefully hidden its real intentions, keeping themes of DEI and GAY narratives under wraps during its promotion. This time, however, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet doesn’t have the luxury of an existing fan base or a built-in audience eagerly waiting. Instead, the studio faces a skeptical and embittered community, many of whom still feel betrayed by The Last of Us Part II. With no goodwill to draw from, Naughty Dog is entering dangerous territory, AND THEY KNOW IT!  As of today, the announcement trailer for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet has received over 150,000 dislikes compared to just 65,000 likes on YouTube, despite garnering only one million views after an entire week. Adding to the negativity, the comments section has been turned off, which only fuels skepticism and frustration among potential players. These are troubling signs for Naughty Dog, and the outlook for their new IP doesn’t appear promising. Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet risks becoming another Concord One of Concord’s biggest missteps was its overt and public push of DEI combined with a $40 price tag. Successful games with DEI elements tend to integrate them subtly, without alienating their player base. Take Apex Legends, for example. The game launched with no mention of Gay representation, allowing players to get hooked on its gameplay first. Only later did the developers reveal that some characters were part of the LGBTQ+ community, a move that didn’t disrupt the player base because by then, most players were already invested. In contrast, Concord made its DEI messaging a central part of its marketing and player experience, effectively tying the purchase of the game to a set of values that many players may not have wanted to pay for. This approach alienated a significant portion of the potential audience, and Intergalactic seems poised to repeat the same mistake. a similar path with a different outcome A key factor in the ”success” of games like Dragon Age: The Veilguard and the anticipated The Witcher 4 is the presence of an established fan base eagerly waiting for their release. Both franchises have a legacy that draws in returning players. However, even The Witcher 4 has recently sparked controversy with statements from its developers, who revealed they are targeting a new audience rather than focusing on their existing fan base. This shift seems tied to their decision to go against the lore of The Witcher universe by making Ciri a Witcher, despite the established fact that women cannot become Witchers in the original narrative. This clear push for DEI has the potential to alienate loyal fans. The studio seems to anticipate this backlash, which likely explains their move to reframe the game’s audience. While they may still achieve significant sales, as curious fans will undoubtedly give the game a try, it’s unlikely to replicate the monumental success of The Witcher 3 and risks falling short of expectations. In contrast, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet lacks even the semblance of a built-in fan base. Players are fatigued by Naughty Dog’s recent controversies and are unlikely to give the game a chance, no matter how appealing its gameplay might seem. Without the safety net of an existing audience or the trust of players, the game’s outlook appears grim. Share this Work Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Logged in as Nowrax. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Latest News All Posts News Why Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Will Fail Top Best Games of 2025 Path of Exile 2 Is Not Free Path of Exile 2 Expected to Surpass 1 Million Players on Launch Day Delta Force Faces Backlash Over Alleged Kernel-Level Spyware GTA 6 Might Not Be as Great as Expected.. 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