Sony might have hinted at their next Uncharted game, Uncharted 5, in a new PS5 commercial that mentions an end to the console shortage. The commercial features clips of announced games, and in between them is a short scene of a woman carrying a torch in a cave, which fans believe is a reference to a new Uncharted game featuring Nathan Drake’s daughter Cassie Drake.
The PlayStation Blog post confirms that the ad teases the “extraordinary experiences” on the PS5 and challenges players to identify all game references. The only part of the commercial that doesn’t match up to a current PS exclusive is the woman in the cave, who is seen uncovering a mysterious artifact.
You may see the video published by the PlayStation Youtube channel that caused the speculations of Cassie Drake will be the main character of Uncharted 5 below.
Why are people speculating to see Cassie Drake in Uncharted 5?
The last Uncharted game in the series, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End on PlayStation 4, ended with a scene featuring Cassie Drake. She is the daughter of the series’ main characters Nathan Drake and Elena Fisher and is searching through their past adventures. She eventually gets caught and convinces her parents to share their stories. This scene clearly hints at Naughty Dog’s potential future plans for the Uncharted series.
Naughty Dog is done with the Uncharted series but Sony isn’t
It’s been almost 7 years since the last Uncharted game. With the exception of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (2017) and the Legacy of Thieves Collection (remastered), there hasn’t been any update from Sony regarding the future of the series. Naughty Dog Co-President Neil Druckman recently stated that the studio has no plans for more Uncharted games and they are moving on. Despite this, Sony may not be done with the series.
Last year, multiple job postings hinted at Naughty Dog potentially collaborating with a new internal PlayStation team on an existing franchise, while other rumors suggest a possible reboot. The success of Uncharted 4 with 16 million copies sold and the film adaptation’s near four-times-its-budget gross indicate why Sony would want to continue the series. With the movie, TV, and game industries relying on established franchises, Uncharted, a key player in Sony’s recent first-party development success, is likely to be brought back.
About Uncharted series
Uncharted is an action-adventure video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The series follows protagonist Nathan Drake, a treasure hunter, as he embarks on various adventures to uncover ancient artifacts and lost treasures. The games feature a mixture of action, platforming, puzzle-solving, and storytelling. Uncharted is known for its cinematic presentation, well-written characters, and iconic action set pieces.
The franchise includes several main entries and spin-off games released on PlayStation platforms, with Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End being the last numbered entry in the series. The franchise has been highly acclaimed and is widely considered one of the best video game franchises of all time.
Is Uncharted 5 a sequel?
While Nathan Drake’s story may have ended with A Thief’s End, it is likely that Sony and Naughty Dog will continue the Uncharted franchise with a new adventure in Uncharted 5.
Is Uncharted 5 under development?
There are some speculations that Uncharted 5 will be released in 2023, but most Uncharted fans believe that it may take a few years to come out as it is likely still in development.
Is Sam Drake still alive?
The first post-credits scene in the Uncharted movie hinted that Sam Drake, Nathan Drake’s brother, is alive despite the film suggesting otherwise.
Who is Cassie Drake?
Cassie Drake is the daughter of the series’ main protagonist Nathan Drake and his wife Elena Fisher. Cassie was introduced in Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and is expected to play a significant role in future entries in the franchise.
Is Victor Sullivan Nate’s brother?
No, Victor Sullivan is not Nathan Drake’s brother in the Uncharted franchise. He is a mentor and close friend to Nathan and serves as a recurring character throughout the series.
