The Uncharted franchise could finally be preparing for its next major adventure.

A new report claims that Naughty Dog is working on an unannounced new Uncharted game, potentially bringing the PlayStation treasure-hunting series back after years away from the spotlight.

The project has not been officially announced by Naughty Dog or Sony, so the information should currently be treated as a report rather than confirmed news. However, the latest details make the possibility of an Uncharted comeback particularly interesting.

A New Uncharted Game Is Reportedly in Development

According to a September 30 report from MP1st, Naughty Dog is developing a new Uncharted title internally. The report claims that Shaun Escayg is leading the project.

Escayg is a particularly notable name for the franchise. He previously served as creative director on Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, the standalone Uncharted adventure starring Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross.

Naughty Dog’s official material confirms Escayg’s creative-director role on The Lost Legacy and describes the game as a standalone story within the Uncharted universe.

Nathan Drake Could Return

Perhaps the most interesting part of the report is the claim surrounding Nathan Drake.

According to MP1st’s sources, the new Uncharted game will feature Nathan Drake in some capacity. However, the report does not establish whether Drake would be the main protagonist, a supporting character or simply appear in a smaller role.

That distinction is important.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End brought Nathan’s main story to a conclusion, while The Lost Legacy demonstrated that Naughty Dog could continue the franchise without him as the central playable character.

A new game could therefore take several different directions while still bringing Drake back into the story.

Could This Be Uncharted 5?

For now, calling the project Uncharted 5 would be premature.

Neither Naughty Dog nor PlayStation has announced that the reported project is officially titled Uncharted 5. The current report simply describes it as a new Uncharted game.

Earlier reports have also suggested that Naughty Dog could be working on another Uncharted project, but those claims have remained unconfirmed. Insider Gaming previously reported that Naughty Dog was allegedly considering a new Uncharted game, while noting that the claim had not been independently confirmed.

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Shaun Escayg’s Return Makes the Report Interesting

Escayg’s reported involvement is one of the strongest reasons fans are paying attention to the story.

He worked on Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, which gave Naughty Dog an opportunity to explore the franchise beyond Nathan Drake. The game placed Chloe Frazer at the center of the adventure and introduced a different dynamic while retaining the series’ cinematic action, exploration and puzzle-solving formula.

Naughty Dog’s own description of The Lost Legacy emphasized that the project evolved into a standalone Uncharted story rather than simply being an extension of Uncharted 4.

What About Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet?

Naughty Dog is currently developing Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, meaning the reported Uncharted project would presumably exist alongside the studio’s other development efforts.

Recent reporting based on the MP1st story claims the new Uncharted project would sit behind Intergalactic in Naughty Dog’s development pipeline.

This means fans should not expect an immediate reveal or release.

Naughty Dog has already said that Intergalactic will receive a full reveal in 2027, suggesting that the studio’s new IP remains a major priority.

What Could the New Uncharted Game Be About?

There are several possible directions Naughty Dog could take.

The game could continue Nathan Drake’s story, introduce a new protagonist while keeping Drake involved, or build another standalone adventure similar to The Lost Legacy.

The end of Uncharted 4 also left the franchise with potential story avenues beyond Nathan’s active treasure-hunting career. But at this stage, there is no reliable information confirming the game’s setting, story, playable characters, gameplay systems or release window.

So while fan theories about Nathan’s daughter Cassie becoming the next protagonist are easy to imagine, there is currently no solid evidence that she is the lead character.

Uncharted Is Still an Important PlayStation Franchise

The franchise remains closely associated with PlayStation and Naughty Dog.

The official PlayStation listing for UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection includes both Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, with the collection remastered for PS5 and later released on PC.

THE BIG TAKEAWAY

The latest report potentially represents the biggest Uncharted development in years.

Reported:

• A new Uncharted game is allegedly being developed at Naughty Dog.
• Shaun Escayg is reportedly leading the project.
• Nathan Drake could appear in some capacity.
• The project is reportedly positioned behind Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

Not confirmed:

• The official title.
• Whether it is Uncharted 5.
• Nathan Drake’s exact role.
• The main protagonist.
• Story or setting.
• Platforms.
• Release date.
• Official announcement from Naughty Dog or Sony.

For now, fans should treat the project as unconfirmed but increasingly interesting rather than an officially announced Uncharted sequel.

If the report proves accurate, however, Naughty Dog could eventually bring one of PlayStation’s most recognizable adventure franchises back into the spotlight.

And after nearly a decade, Nathan Drake may not be finished just yet.

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