Uncharted Video Game Series
A series of TPP-view action adventure games initially released exclusively for Sony consoles - first for PlayStation 3 and Vita, and later also for PlayStation 4. In 2016, a spin-off subtitled Fortune Hunter, while in September 2021 it was announced that the fourth installment of the series, along with the standalone add-on Lost Legacy will be released on PC and PS5 as a bundle Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection.
The protagonist of almost all parts of the series is Nathan Drake - a distant descendant of the famous traveler Sir Francis Drake (this is a historical figure), who parries a similar trade as his ancestor. We had already met Nathan in the 2007-released "One", when he tried to find the legendary El Dorado. Although this production drew handfuls of inspiration from the Indiana Jones movies, it also showed the platformer flavor of the previous works of its creators, the American studio Naughty Dog (previously responsible mainly for the series Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter).
After the debut of the series in two-year intervals, its subsequent installments were released -. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. The adventures of the titular adventurer were so well received by gamers that they were fully localized in many languages - including Polish (the character of Nathan was voiced by actor Jaroslaw Boberek). With the second and third installments, the series also became even more cinematic. In addition, these productions squeezed the last juices out of the PlayStation 3, thanks to which we could enjoy nice, detailed locations.
Four years later - which the developers at Naughty Dog partly devoted to developing a slightly more stealthy The Last of Us - the trilogy starring Nathan Drake was finally released for PlayStation 4, with the Polish branch of Sony deciding to dub the first installment of the series. The refresh of the collection was entrusted to Bluepoint Games studio, and its release took place in October 2015.
In the meantime, specifically in 2013, we learned about the creation of Uncharted 4. From the beginning, the game was developed with the eighth generation of consoles in mind, and the producers assured that it would be a great step forward both in terms of visuals and the quality of the story presented. Thief's End - because that was ultimately its subtitle - was released on PlayStation 4 in 2016 and lived up to those promises. It turned out to be one of the best and most beautiful Sony exclusive titles released for the console. It is also - at least for now - Nathan Drake's final adventure.
However, this does not mean that the Japanese giant is going to delete the series. In 2017, it came out The Lost Legacy, which is a standalone expansion to "Four", which allows you to learn more about the fate of the heroines known from previous installments of the series - Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross. What's more, in 2022 this addition, along with the "base", lived to see a conversion for PC and PlayStation 5. Meanwhile, in cinemas - after twelve years of waiting - debuted the film Uncharted starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, which is a loose adaptation of the game series.
This is very clear evidence that the Japanese giant wants to further develop the brand launched in 2007 - although this does not apply to the PSV-exclusive titles produced by the Bend Studio team (Uncharted: Golden Abyss and the card game Uncharted: Pursuit of Fortune), which, due to the console's unavailability today, are largely just a curiosity. Industry insiders report that the fifth part of the series is already in development, but so far we have not received any official information about it. Given the success of the series - "Four" alone has been downloaded more than 37 million times - its continuation seems very likely.
Uncharted Series Evolution
2022
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
2016
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
2016
Uncharted: Fortune Hunter
2015
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection
2012
Uncharted: Fight for Fortune
2011
Uncharted: Golden Abyss
2011
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
2009
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
2007
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
Action
January 28, 2022
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is a set including graphically refreshed Uncharted 4: Thief's End and the Lost Legacy expansion pack.
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Action
May 10, 2016
The fourth major installment in the flagship action adventure series for the PlayStation 3 platform. The game developed for its successor is a reboot of sorts, introducing the series to the next-generation consoles. The game was created by the authors of the entire franchise – Naughty Dog studio. The game once again features the likeable adventurer Nathan Drake – heir to Indiana Jones and the male alternative to the legendary Lara Croft. Since our hero is famous for having a serious knack for trouble, in the fourth part of the game he experiences a whole bunch of thrilling adventures. The story, as usual, will take him across several different parts of the globe. The authors included a variety of elements characteristic for the franchise, such as numerous plot-twists, ancient mysteries, and breathtaking scenery. It also provides an amazing esthetic experience thanks to the game's debut on eighth-generation consoles.
Uncharted: Fortune Hunter
Puzzle
May 5, 2016
A mobile spin-off of the popular series of adventure games developed by Naughty Dog. This installment accompanies the debut of the fourth full-fledged game in the series. In difference to the console entries in the series, Uncharted: Fortune Hunter lacks any specific story and concentrates on a series of logical challenges in which the famous adventurer Nathan Drake tries to obtain the treasures of the greatest pirates, travelers and thieves in history. On each of more than 200 levels, taking place in four different locations, the player is tasked with getting from the starting point to the indicated destination. Each new map is a big riddle with many moving parts built of square fields. Some of them are regular platforms through which one can freely walk, other can contain traps, items or mechanisms to activate. During the game the player must move and manipulate the surroundings in such way so that the protagonist will safely reach the destination.
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection
Action
October 7, 2015
A PlayStation 4 bundle comprising of the three major installments of the action-adventure game series released over the years 2007-2011. The remastered versions were developed by Bluepoint Games in cooperation with the original creators - Naughty Dog. All three games feature an adventurer named Nathan Drake as the main protagonist, who travels to many exotic places in search of the legacy left by his ancestor (Drake’s Fortune), a legendary artifact (Among Thieves), and finally, the lost city of Ubar (Drake’s Deception). The gameplay features third person perspective and mechanics similar to Tomb Raider franchise. The bundle offers enhanced graphics, upgraded to 1080p resolution and 60 FPS, as well as many better textures, models, and an enhanced lighting system. Unfortunately, the games lack multiplayer modes included in the original releases.
Uncharted: Fight for Fortune
Puzzle
December 4, 2012
A turn-based card game with action and adventure elements. The tittle was developed with the PlayStation Vita handheld console in mind as a result of cooperation between Bend Studio and Loop Games. In Uncharted: Fight for Fortune, the fun boils down to duels against the artificial intelligence or another player over the Internet. Of course, these battles have a form of a card game, for the purpose of which the players build their own decks. These include three card categories: faction, fate, and artifact cards. The first one includes heroes and villains from the Naughty Dog’s Uncharted series. These characters form the competing teams, and their skills are modified by auxiliary cards. The players play cards in turns, and the battle ends when one side has no health points left. The owners of Uncharted Uncharted: Golden Abyss may transfer the artifacts they’ve gathered and change them into corresponding cards in Uncharted: Fight for Fortune.
Uncharted: Golden Abyss
Action
December 17, 2011
An action game and a spin-off installment of the popular Uncharted series, developed as one of the launch titles of PlayStation Vita. Contrary to the major entries in the franchise, which were created by Naughty Dog, Uncharted: Golden Abyss was developed by Bend. Plot-wise, it is a prequel to the Uncharted series. In the game, we assume the role of a younger Nathan Drake who embarks on a journey to Panama to investigate a newly-discovered temple complex and solve the mystery behind a massacre of conquistador forces that took place 400 years ago. Remaining faithful to the spirit of the series, the events of Uncharted: Golden Abyss are very dynamic and are accompanied by arcade gameplay. Nathan Drake has to overcome various obstacles, climb, shoot, fight hand-to-hand, and solve logic puzzles. The controls utilize extra features of PSV, such as the touch screen and the built-in gyroscope. Uncharted: Golden Abyss offers a symphonic soundtrack composed by Clint Bajakian.
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Action
November 1, 2011
The third installment of the very popular series of action-adventure games created by Naughty Dog. The story of Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception tells another tale of the treasure hunter Nathan Drake. This time the main protagonist must find the legendary city of Ubar. A group of thugs led by Katherine Marlowe is standing on his way. The basic fundaments of the gameplay haven’t changed. The developers from Naughty Dog wanted to combine elements of adventure game, action game, shooter and even beat’em up genre with a cinematic feel. In comparison to previous installments of the series, Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception offers much more advanced multiplayer mode and visuals that push the PlayStation 3’ power to the limit.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Action
October 13, 2009
The sequel to the very enthusiastically received action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog and released in 2007 on the consoles of Sony Company. In Uncharted 2, once again you play as the adventurer Nathan Drake. The story focuses on search for a powerful artifact which has the power to change the fate of the world. During the game, you will visit various exotic locations, accompanied by both the characters known from the first installment as well as some completely new faces. Since a ruthless warlord and his private army follow the trail of the artifact as well, the game is full of dynamic action elements and battles. As opposed to the previous game, the developers decided to make the gameplay more varied by increasing the number of Nathan’s abilities and available weapons. The puzzle system has changed as well, to solve many puzzles a cooperation with your allies will be required. The game is once again presented in a very spectacular, cinematic style and filled with witty cutscenes.
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Action
November 19, 2007
Third-person action adventure game that came out as Sony’s response to the unwavering popularity of the Tomb Raider franchise. The game was created by Naughty Dog, an experienced developer known for such cult game series, as Crash Bandicoot or Jack and Daxter. Uncharted lets you play as a young man named Nathan, a (self-proclaimed) descendant of one of the world’s greatest sailors and wayfarers – Sir Francis Drake. The protagonist’s journey begins as Sir Francis’ coffin is extracted from the sea bottom. Instead of a body, the coffin contains a journal describing a mysterious island, where lie the answers to the final fate of his supposed ancestor as well as one of the world's greatest treasures. The game features action-adventure gameplay, mostly boiling down to traversing various locations, simple puzzle solving, and dynamic shootouts. Combat mechanics offers a cover system similar to the one featured in the Gears of War series. At the time of release, the game offered top quality visuals with detailed character animations.
Uncharted Series News
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune May Get PC and PS5 Remake
A new version of the first Uncharted is likely in the works. A number of clues have hit the web indicating that Drake's Fortune will receive a remake.
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Zuzanna Domeradzka
February 7, 2024
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection PC Closer to Perfection; More Patches
Update 1.4 for Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is now available on PC. It fixes camera shake issues that plagued some mouse and keyboard users and adds new audio options.
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Jan Kopacz
July 7, 2023
Uncharted is a Closed Chapter; Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann Confirms
The next installment of Uncharted will not be made. Neil Druckmann confirmed this in an interview regarding The Last of Us series.
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Adam Adamczyk
January 27, 2023
Uncharted is a Closed Chapter; Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann Confirms
The next installment of Uncharted will not be made. Neil Druckmann confirmed this in an interview regarding The Last of Us series.
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Adam Adamczyk
January 27, 2023
Leak Suggests Uncharted Reboot
Industry insiders report that Sony has decided to develop a reboot of the Uncharted series. Most likely, it will be the work of a studio other than Naughty Dog, although the fathers of the series are expected to help with it.
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Hubert Sledziewski
December 7, 2022
Uncharted PC Results a Far Cry From Other Sony Hits
The adventures of Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer did not interest PC owners - at least that's according to stats presented in a comparison with the results of other Sony game ports.
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Jakub Tarchala
October 24, 2022
Uncharted PC's Mouse Sensitivity Depends on Fps, Causing Aiming Problem
The PC debut of the Uncharted series turned out quite well, but Thief's Legacy Collection has some problems on the platform.
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Jacob Blazewicz
October 20, 2022
Uncharted Legacy of Thieves on PC- fixing game not opening issue
The release of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection on PC was unfortunately not without unexpected events. Many players report that the game does not work. In this article we present some possible solutions to the problem.
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Damian Gacek
October 19, 2022
Uncharted Launch on PC; Sony's Next Big Hit
This afternoon will see the release of the PC edition of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, a set of two hit action games from Naughty Dog.
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Adrian Werner
October 19, 2022
Uncharted on PC is Great, but Reviewers See a Few Problems
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection will be released tomorrow on PC. In connection with this, the bundle's reviews have appeared on the web. They show that Sony have prepared a solid port, but it's not without some problems.
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Agnes Adamus
October 19, 2022