Rumour: New Uncharted Game in the Works at Naughty Dog, Nathan Drake Not the Lead Character

Shaun Escayag at the helm of project

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Once it's got Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet out the door, it will be a new Uncharted game that Naughty Dog focuses on next, a new report claims.

MP1st, a website that has previously reported on the likes of Media Molecule's next title and leaked a Killzone project in recent months, shared the details. According to the outlet, Naughty Dog has a new Uncharted entry in development, and The Lost Legacy director Shaun Escayag is leading it.

Only yesterday, reliable leaker NateTheHate2 suggested Escayag isn't working on a new The Last of Us game, and now MP1st has gone one step further to say he's at the helm of the next Uncharted. Speaking of The Last of Us, though: the website claims The Last of Us 3 will be what Naughty Dog does after this new Uncharted instalment.

Speaking more to the new Uncharted game, MP1st claims Nathan Drake will feature in the game, but he won't be the lead character anymore. In its own words: "What we’ve been told is that the new Uncharted title will have Nathan Drake in some form, though as the protagonist or a side character, cameo, we can’t nail down for sure now."

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Obviously, if you've finished Uncharted 4, then your mind will immediately jump to Cassie, the daughter of Drake, being the protagonist. The outlet isn't sure if that's the case, however.

In terms of new games, the Uncharted franchise has been dormant since 2017, when The Lost Legacy came out. It'll have been over 10 years since the last game whenever this new project releases — more than likely for PS6 — so to boot up that start screen and hear the iconic theme tune kick in once more will be a pleasing moment.

Do you like the sound of a new Uncharted game? Let us know in the comments below.

[source mp1st.com]

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Liam grew up with a PlayStation controller in his hands and a love for Metal Gear Solid. Nowadays, he's found playing the latest and greatest PS5 games as well as supporting Derby County. That last detail is his downfall.

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It'll be dumb if it's not an adult Cassie Drake. But I love the series and I have high hopes.

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