Neil Druckmann on the negative reactions to Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet: "We do what we believe in"
Naughty Dog's new project, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, has caused a wave of negativity on the Internet due to the choice of the main character, but creative director Neil Druckmann remains unwavering. During the interview, he explained why it is important for the team to stay true to their ideas, regardless of the noise on social media.
Here's What We Know
Since the announcement of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet at the Game Awards last year, the game's trailer received a wave of hate because of the image of the protagonist - a dark-skinned girl with a non-standard appearance that does not conform to the classic canons of beauty.
The comments under the trailer on YouTube had to be disabled due to a stream of insults and aggressive statements, although they are still available on the official PlayStation channel.
In a conversation with Last Stand Media, Neil Druckmann reacted to this situation calmly and confidently. "I don't know what I can add to this discussion," he said, "There are just things in the media that are better ignored, and you have to stick to your convictions and do what you believe in. That's what true artists should do."
As a reminder, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet The Naughty Dog Revolution: Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet promises the deepest gameplay in the studio's history and a unique experience of loneliness studio' s history and a unique experience of loneliness.
Source: Last Stand Media
