New Uncharted Game Reportedly in the Works at Naughty Dog

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Nathan Drake in Uncharted, as a new Naughty Dog Uncharted game is reportedly in development

New Uncharted Game Reportedly in Development at Naughty Dog, Launch Planned After Intergalactic

A new Uncharted game may finally be on the way. A report published on September 30, 2026 claims Naughty Dog is developing a brand-new Uncharted entry, and that Nathan Drake will be part of it in some form. If true, it would be the first Uncharted game in nearly a decade, but nothing has been officially confirmed yet.

I've gone through the original report and the coverage that followed. Below is what's actually being claimed, what is still unknown, and what it could mean for the new Uncharted game and Naughty Dog's schedule.

Quick Answer: According to an unconfirmed MP1st report, Naughty Dog is developing a new Uncharted game, not a remake, with Nathan Drake involved in some capacity. It would reportedly come after Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Neither Naughty Dog nor Sony has confirmed it.

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What the Report Actually Says

The story started with the gaming site MP1st, which cited sources familiar with the situation. Its claim is that Naughty Dog is working on a new Uncharted game that will be the studio's next project after Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Push Square, Kotaku, TweakTown, 80 Level and Dot Esports all covered it, and nearly all of them point back to MP1st as the origin.

That matters for how much weight to give it. Most of the coverage is one report passed around, not several independent confirmations. The one separate data point is the insider NateTheHate. A day before the MP1st report, he said the director in question was not working on any Last of Us project. After the report went live, he said he had also heard that this person was working on a new Uncharted.

That's a decent sign, but it's still a rumor. Naughty Dog and Sony haven't announced anything.

Who Is Shaun Escayg and Why Does He Matter?

The report says the project is led by Shaun Escayg. He's a good fit for the job on paper. He was creative director on Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, the 2017 standalone spin-off that focused on Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross, and he also worked on Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. He later left for Crystal Dynamics, where he was creative director on Marvel's Avengers, and returned to Naughty Dog in 2021.

There's an earlier clue as well. In March 2025, the insider DanielRPK claimed Escayg was directing an unannounced Naughty Dog game that had already been in development for around three years. Neil Druckmann has also publicly said the studio was working on "another game" beyond its announced projects. Nobody has officially linked those dots, but they point in the same direction as the new report.

Part of why the rumor feels believable is that The Lost Legacy was well received and proved the series could work without Nathan Drake as the lead. A creative lead with that experience is a logical person to guide Uncharted into its next phase.

Nathan Drake's Return: What We Know and Don't Know

The headline detail is that Nathan Drake will reportedly be in the game. What's unclear is how.

MP1st says it can't pin down whether Drake will be the protagonist, a supporting character, or a cameo. Push Square's headline says he's not the lead, but that goes further than the source report does. The original reporting doesn't settle it, so treat "Drake is not the main character" as an interpretation, not a fact.

There are a few ways it could go:

  • Drake as the lead: A direct return would be the most nostalgic option, but Uncharted 4 gave his story a clear ending, which makes this a harder sell.
  • Drake in a supporting role: This would let the series hand the spotlight to someone new while keeping its most recognizable face. The Lost Legacy already showed how well that approach can work.
  • A cameo: The lightest option, and the one that would involve the least rewriting of Drake's closed storyline.

You may also have seen rumors that Cassie Drake, Nathan's daughter, could become the new protagonist. Those predate this report, are separate from it, and haven't been confirmed. Nothing in the MP1st report names Cassie or any other lead character.

Naughty Dog's Roadmap: Where Uncharted Fits After Intergalactic

Naughty Dog's next big release is Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, a new sci-fi IP the studio first revealed at The Game Awards in late 2024. Kotaku notes that the studio has promised a full reveal in 2027, and other coverage reports a 2027 release window. That's reported timing, not a firm release date.

According to MP1st's sources, the order is Intergalactic first, then the new Uncharted, with The Last of Us Part III reportedly following after that. If that sequence holds, here's what it means for timing:

  • A new Uncharted is not around the corner. Intergalactic still needs to launch first.
  • Coverage describes the Uncharted project as still being fairly early, so a reveal could be a long way off.
  • Some outlets speculate it could land in the PlayStation 6 era. That's an opinion, not a reported fact, and no platform has been named.

Naughty Dog hasn't shipped games quickly during the PS5 generation, so patience will be needed whatever the exact schedule turns out to be.

Why This Isn't a Drake's Fortune Remake

Fans have wondered for years whether Sony would remake the first Uncharted. MP1st's sources say Sony has considered remaking Drake's Fortune multiple times, but that this project is a completely new entry and not a remake or remaster. That is a useful detail, because it means the report is about new story content and not a re-release of old games.

The series has already been repackaged a lot. The Nathan Drake Collection bundled the first three games for PS4 in 2015, and the Legacy of Thieves Collection later brought Uncharted 4 and The Lost Legacy to PS5 and PC. A fresh game would be the first new Uncharted story since 2017.

Confirmed vs. Rumor at a Glance

Claim Status
Naughty Dog is developing a new Uncharted game Reported by MP1st; not officially confirmed
Shaun Escayg is leading the project Reported; not confirmed by Naughty Dog
Nathan Drake appears in the game Reported; his role (lead, supporting, cameo) is unknown
It is a new game, not a remake or remaster Reported by MP1st's sources
It follows Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Reported; no official timeline from Naughty Dog or Sony
The Last of Us Part III comes after it Reported only
Cassie Drake as the new lead Older, separate speculation; unconfirmed
Platform and release date Unknown

While You Wait: Playing Through Uncharted Today

If this news has you itching to get back into the series, there are a couple of easy ways to catch up without waiting on Naughty Dog:

  • The Lost Legacy: Worth replaying if you want to understand the direction Escayg may bring to the series. It's a shorter, tightly paced adventure set in India.
  • Uncharted 4: A Thief's End: The last mainline entry and the story that gave Nathan Drake his ending. Both this and The Lost Legacy are included in the Legacy of Thieves Collection.
  • The Nathan Drake Collection: The first three games, if you want the full story from the beginning.

Also worth knowing: a sequel to the Uncharted movie is reportedly in development, so the franchise is staying visible outside of games too.

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FAQ

Is a new Uncharted game officially confirmed?

No. The information comes from an MP1st report citing sources, and neither Naughty Dog nor Sony has confirmed it.

Will Nathan Drake be in the new Uncharted game?

According to the report, yes, in some form. It's unclear whether he will be the lead, a supporting character, or a cameo.

Who is reportedly directing the new Uncharted?

Shaun Escayg, the creative director of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, is reportedly leading it. Naughty Dog hasn't confirmed this.

Is it an Uncharted remake or a new game?

The report says it's a new entry, not a remake or remaster of an earlier game such as Drake's Fortune.

When will the new Uncharted game come out?

There's no release date. Reports say it would follow Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, whose full reveal is expected in 2027, so a launch is likely still some way off.

What platform will it be on?

Unknown. No outlet has reported a platform, and any talk of a PlayStation 6 release is speculation.

Is this "Uncharted 5"?

Some outlets use that label, but it hasn't been officially named, and the report doesn't call it Uncharted 5. Whether the numbering continues or the game gets a new title is unknown.

What is Naughty Dog working on right now?

Its announced project is Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. The Last of Us Part III has also been teased, and the new Uncharted is reportedly the studio's project after Intergalactic.

Final Thoughts

The big picture is simple: a credible-sounding but unconfirmed report says Uncharted is coming back, led by someone who knows the series well, and with Nathan Drake involved somehow. The details that would make this exciting, like Drake's exact role, the platform and the release window, are all still blank.

My take is to stay hopeful but patient. Naughty Dog needs to deliver Intergalactic first, and an official announcement could be a long way off. If Naughty Dog or Sony does confirm the project, the details above are the first things to check against what they say.

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