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The controversy surrounding Intergalactic cannot be viewed in isolation. Naughty Dog’s history of divisive storytelling, especially after The Last of Us Part II, looms large over the discussion. The sequel, released five years ago, was met with divided opinions. While commercially successful, it suffered from a significant decline in fan support—selling approximately half the copies of the original in the same time frame.
Many fans cited story choices and development decisions as reasons for their dissatisfaction. The treatment of loyal supporters, including accusations of censorship and aggressive content moderation, further alienated portions of the community. The company's reputation was marred by what many perceived as arrogance and disrespect towards critics.