Intergalactic is on fire. After two weeks, criticism of Naughty Dog's trailer has not subsided

The unveiling of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet at The Game Awards immediately captivated—and then quickly alienated—the public. Initial enthusiasm rapidly gave way to widespread criticism.

The controversy focused on the game's protagonist and central theme, which some viewers accused of promoting a specific "agenda."

Statements from Neil Druckmann and Tati Gabriel, intended to quell the backlash, only fueled the fire, intensifying the controversy.

Even seventeen days later, the negative reaction persists. The announcement trailer proved highly divisive, garnering a significant number of "dislikes" on YouTube. On the official PlayStation channel, dislikes surpassed 260,000, dwarfing the 90,000 "likes." The Naughty Dog channel fared no better, with over 170,000 "dislikes" outpacing 70,000 "likes." Comments were ultimately disabled to stem the tide, but the debate rages on across social media platforms.

However, the future of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet remains uncertain. Naughty Dog's history demonstrates a capacity to transform initial criticism into triumph. The game still possesses the potential to defy expectations.

This incident underscores a major challenge for large game studios: managing the increasingly demanding expectations of their audience.