Naughty Dog is marking its 40th anniversary, reflecting on its evolution from a small studio founded by Andy Gavin and Jason Rubin to a significant player in Sony’s gaming lineup. The company has released a retrospective video celebrating its history and hinting at its future projects.
The video features insights from Gavin and Rubin, touching on the early days of the studio, which are often overshadowed by its iconic franchises like Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter. It highlights a pivotal shift towards cinematic gaming that began with Uncharted in 2007 and continued with titles like The Last of Us Part II.
In line with this celebration, Naughty Dog is teasing its next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Alison Mori, the studio manager, expressed confidence that the company will persist in creating immersive, story-driven experiences that resonate with players. Rubin added his hope for Naughty Dog’s future to focus on high-quality storytelling.
As part of the anniversary celebration, Gavin previously shared thoughts on recent changes to the Crash Bandicoot remakes, arguing that they weakened the original. Meanwhile, Neil Druckmann, the studio head, has stepped back from his involvement in the Last of Us TV adaptation to prioritize his work on Intergalactic, which he claims features "the deepest gameplay we’ve ever done." However, as of now, there is no confirmed release date for the new game.
For updates on Naughty Dog’s future and their celebrated past, you can look out for major releases and ongoing announcements from the studio.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
Uncharted
The Last of Us Part II
