it seems, naughty dog could be preparing for the return of one of the major series in PlayStation history. According to a new report from MP1st, the studio is developing a new game in the Uncharted universe, and Nathan Drake is returning to the project in some way. It should be emphasized that this is not a remake of an existing part, but a new adventure. However, until Sony and Naughty Dog make an official announcement, this information should be considered an unconfirmed rumor.
The most interesting detail in the leak is Nathan’s status. MP1st sources claim that the familiar hero does appear in the new game, but it’s unclear what role he will be assigned. It’s possible that Drake will once again be the main character, but it’s also possible that he could appear as a supporting character, a cameo, or a hero relevant to the story of a new generation of adventurers. Therefore, it is not yet certain whether the project will be directly continued Uncharted 4 Or take players back to an earlier time in Nathan’s life.
Meanwhile, the source has separately ruled out the option of reshooting the first part. Previously, there were indeed reports about the possible return of Naughty Dog. Uncharted: Derek’s FortuneBut according to current information, the game being developed is not such a project. This means that if these messages are confirmed, fans will be in for a whole new story.
One reason to believe that the project is associated with an already familiar team may be the name of the alleged development manager. According to MP1st reports, the new version of “Uncharted” will be responsible for Sean Escayg, who has previously participated in the development of “Uncharted”. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. It was this game that became the first official release in the series after Nathan Drake’s main storyline was completed and the focus shifted to Chloe Fraser and Nadine Rose. Therefore, the potential director of the new game already has direct experience with the universe.
Another interesting fact is that rumors about a new Uncharted have been circulating for several years. Even before the pandemic, there were reports that Naughty Dog was considering further developing the series. Things at the studio seriously changed during this time, but the series itself didn’t completely disappear from view. 2022 Uncharted: A Rogue Legacy Collection Moving Uncharted 4 and The Lost Legacy to PS5 and PC in May 2026, Naughty Dog separately celebrated the tenth anniversary of Uncharted 4 with new news on behalf of Nathan Drake.
If the current leaks are true, the new Uncharted won’t be launching right away. MP1st claims the project should be a follow-up to Naughty Dog Interstellar: Prophet of HeresyThe full release will be released in 2027. However, the specific release date of “Interstellar Effect” has not yet been announced.
So even if this information is confirmed, you shouldn’t expect a new Uncharted game in the near future. The studio has yet to complete its current massive sci-fi action game, and sources have revealed that the next game about the Tomb Raider adventure will enter the priority phase of production. MP1st aka the next big project after The Last of Us Part 3Although Naughty Dog has yet to officially announce such a release sequence.
Naughty Dog itself did talk about several new single-player games, though. Back in 2023, after the studio reported cancellation The Last of Us Onlinehe is working on several ambitious new personal projects. In September 2026, Neil Druckmann also confirmed that the team was continuing to develop “Star Effect” and that the studio would not give up on the “The Last of Us” universe – a return would be possible when the developer believes that a story worth continuing emerges.