Intergalactic Missing Again? September State of Play Skips Big PS5 Games

Sony's September 2026 State of Play came and went without Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet or other first-party titles. Here's what happened and what it means.

Did you tune into Sony's September 2026 State of Play hoping to finally catch a glimpse of Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet? If so, you weren't alone—but you were left disappointed. The showcase wrapped up without any sign of the highly anticipated sci-fi epic, and it wasn't the only first-party game to pull a no-show.

Sony's showcase had plenty of third-party reveals and updates, but for many fans, the absence of Intergalactic was the elephant in the room. This marks yet another major event where the game has been missing in action, fueling speculation about its development status. After all, Naughty Dog's last big release was The Last of Us Part II back in 2020, and players are hungry for something new.

But Intergalactic wasn't the only first-party title that failed to appear. Rumors had been swirling about updates on other big hitters like Marvel's Wolverine, a potential new God of War, or even a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima. None of those showed up either, leaving PlayStation fans to wonder what's happening behind the scenes at their favorite studios.

So why the silence? It could be that Sony is saving the big guns for a dedicated PlayStation Showcase later in the year, or perhaps these games are simply further off than we'd like. In recent years, Sony has been more selective about showing games too early, avoiding the crunch and overpromising that plagued some previous launches.

In the meantime, the State of Play still had its moments. We saw new trailers for upcoming third-party titles, and there were some indie gems that looked promising. But let's be real—when you're expecting a potential Game of the Year contender and get a bunch of indie games instead, it's hard not to feel a little let down.

For now, all we can do is wait. Naughty Dog is known for taking their time to deliver polished experiences, and Intergalactic is clearly a massive undertaking. If history is any guide, when it does finally show up, it'll be worth the wait.

What do you think? Were you hoping to see Intergalactic at the State of Play, or are you okay with Sony taking their time? Let us know in the comments below!