As per the LinkedIn profile of former studio boss Michael Mumbauer, Sony's not so top secret San Diego studio is currently expanding "upon existing franchises". The project is said to be a AAA action-adventure game that utilises proprietary engine technology. "This team was assembled to expand upon existing franchises and craft all-new stories for the next generation of gamers." Why hello there, Uncharted.
The developer not yet made public is indeed widely rumoured to be working on some sort of PlayStation 5 title set within the universe of Nathan Drake, but not necessarily casting him as the lead protagonist. After the events of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, there are a number of different routes the San Diego team could take. Most interestingly, as noted by IGN, Mumbauer's LinkedIn page contains mention of an Uncharted 5 by way of the "Featured" section. The user is able to tag videos to their profile, and the former boss in question has done so for a YouTube clip featuring franchise speculation. By no means any sort of confirmation, but an interesting tidbit nonetheless.
The studio's continued existence was called into question late last year as a couple of high profile names announced their departure, but that speculation was quickly stamped out by former senior game designer John Bautista. At the time, he said his exit was due to "personal circumstances" and "the studio is still there and the project is still ongoing", as far as he knows. Let's hope an official announcement of the game takes place this year.
[source ign.com]
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Good. I want an Uncharted.
im in... please take my money!
I thought Uncharted had a fitting conclusion. I'd rather see the time invested in something new.
I hope it's actually Loaded 3.
It sounds uncharted game. ND pretty much done with the franchise.
Kind of hope it's not Uncharted. I think the series ended perfectly with 4, I don't think there's need for it to continue. Plus there's other series' that have been left in the dust for longer. New Jak game would be amazing.
Knack 3 it is.
Disappointed with the last Uncharted game so definitely don't want another one.
@Octane Omg, don't get my hopes up like that.
Yes, I need another Uncharted.
Thanks to the PS Plus, I had the chance to play Shadow of the Tomb Raider and that game fell short on so many ways but rekindled the hunger for more linear games with hunting treasures.
The San Diego team was set up to "explore" the continuation of legacy franchises, either their continuation or reboot. Uncharted being such a popular franchise seems like a good candidate for such work. Sony has seen what Microsoft have tried to do with 343i and The Coalition with Halo and Gears respectively and think they can do a better job at handing established franchises off to different teams, while allowing their top tier teams to explore new ideas / franchises. It has been either a strength or an Achilles heel depending on viewpoint that Sony's first parties have generally moved on to newer IP while discarding older IP. Sony have a plethora of valuable IP just sitting around doing nothing, if they can establish new teams to take some key legacy franchises forward it could actually be a good business move.
Who will be the lead character now with Drake out of the picture, a story about Sully would be good.
Legend of Dragoon confirmed. 🤪
Uncharted 5: Drake's Daughter
I dont think Francis Drake had much luck with daughter's, so easy to make up a fictional one who made some discovery.
I wouldn't be surprised if they did an Uncharted Origins story, like the latest Tomb Raider games.
Uncharted 6: A New Legacy.
How about a new IP people like to Rip On Halo Forza and Gears but... there are like 5 Uncharteds and 5 God Of Wars.....
Insiders have said for years its Uncharted, but the more info that comes out, the more it seems the game has been delayed continuously.
This should have been a 2021/2022 game but its looking less and less likely
@Jacko11 I'm not so sure on your timeline. The core team to build the studio was established in 2018. The recruitment agencies started head hunting and sending open invitations mid to late 2019 after a core technology team was established most likely. That'd place any game output at the very earliest at late 2022. But a more reasonable timeframe would be 2023. There's talk there's actually two projects going on there, and that they're developing their own technology / game engine.
Cool.now buy bluepoint already.and sony bend give me a syphon filter remake.word up son
Uncharted in space?
@playstation1995 couldn’t agree more
@ApostateMage lol...why the hell not?
@SirAngry realistically the timeline is mostly speculation.
There have been rumours of this quickly following the release of Lost Legacy and its successful launch. Maybe i’m wrong in parts but it was said that it could be a smaller Uncharted like Lost Legacy and Miles Morales.
If not, then a 2023 is a fair shout tbh like you said.
JaK & Dexter Reboot, Sly Reboot, A licensed Sleeping Dogs Reboot, The Getaway 3 or Eight Days and maybe A new uncharted the lost legacy part 2?
@eltomo I would love too see his daughter as a wildlife photographer with some platforming maybe with some treasure hunting.
New IPs are more exciting to me plus the Uncharted story ended well with no. 4, I'd rather they left it alone.
Hopefully the studio approaches the caliber of Naughty Dog though, that'll be impressive.
'This team was assembled to expand upon existing franchises'
not
'This team was assembled to expand upon an existing franchise'
That's plural.
Uncharted is just one existing francise.
The Order 1887. I can’t think of a fictional Sony owned universe more in need of a proper, fully realized game. I would gladly play another Uncharted though. They are an absolute joy.
@Octane I came here just to say "Knack 3"......and you already beat me to it. You, sir, have excellent taste in video games.
So whats the source of the rumor that everyone assumes it will be another Uncharted? There is a huge catalogue of existing franchises under Sony.
Just finished 4 about an hour ago and really enjoyed it. Lost Legacy coming up next. The ending seemed to be a great stopping point although I'm curious if they could continue with Sam or possibly have Cassie starting out on her own.
Lol if its uncharted it wont "be unchartered"
the order 1887 is one big hammer horror theme game i loved it,bring back fall of man! played that trilogy back to back a few times i want more!
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