With Uncharted: The Lost Legacy launching today in North America (and tomorrow in Europe) for PlayStation 4, directors Kurt Margenau and Shaun Escayg went on the PlayStation Blog to deliver a thank you note to fans of the franchise.
After mentioning that Nathan Drake’s story concluded 15 months ago, the pair talked about whether Naughty Dog could make an Uncharted without him:
To us, Uncharted has always been about the ensemble. Over the years, we’ve spent time with many colorful allies and adversaries, each with their own quirks and personalities. We love that everyone at the studio has their own favorite Uncharted character, so we saw this new project as an opportunity to take characters we love and shine a spotlight on them, to really give them the full Uncharted treatment. At Naughty Dog, we don’t embark on a project unless we think we have a story worth telling and new challenges to tackle. With Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross, we knew we had something special, and the team was on board to dip in for one more helping of adventure.
Margenau and Escayg later thanked everyone for their continued support:
We at Naughty Dog thank your continued support that allows us to make the games we love, with the characters we adore. We couldn’t be more proud of this game, and we hope you have room in your heart for another Uncharted hero.
If you missed the Countdown to Launch livestream last night with Claudia Black, Laura Bailey, and members of the dev team, you can watch the whole thing above (starts at 10:11).
You can read our review of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy over here, with a lockboxes guide over here.
Don’t forget that Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy also launches today on PS4 (it’s free to those who pre-ordered The Lost Legacy). Naughty Dog’s other Jak games are expected on PS4 later this year.
Will you be playing The Lost Legacy this week?
[Source: PlayStation Blog]
Uncharted The Lost Legacy Info
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Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Info
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Announced at PSX
PSX 2016 opened with a big reveal. What at first looked like a new IP turned out to be a brand new Uncharted adventure starring Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross. Sony definitely knows how to kickoff a press conference!
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Length
Naughty Dog quickly confirmed that The Lost Legacy would be longer than The Last of Us' standalone DLC Left Behind, and later said that it would be over 10 hours long.
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Multiplayer
If you no longer own Uncharted 4, but are hankering to play its multiplayer, then you'll be glad to know that The Lost Legacy also includes its online modes. Both games will be able to play online together.
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Asav, the Villain
One of the new characters will be the villainous Asav. He'll be played by Obie award-winning actor Usman Ally.
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No Nathan Drake
Nathan Drake will be taking a well deserved vacation, and won't be appearing in The Lost Legacy.
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Pre-Order Bonus
There's a pretty sweet pre-order bonus from Naughty Dog's past, as those that pre-order the game will get the PS2 classic Jak and Daxter on PS4.
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Story Trailer
We had to wait a while to get more information on the latest game, but at E3 2017 a new story trailer was released setting up why Chloe & Nadine joined forces.
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Preview
We got to check out the game at E3 2017. Here's what Chandler Wood had to say in his preview:
"From the moment the first Uncharted released, Naughty Dog captured a certain magic that has only ever reignited in other Uncharted games. I’m personally not ready to put my treasure hunting days behind me, and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy looks to be the perfect new Uncharted game in spite of Uncharted 4 being the end of Drake’s journey. Replacing a beloved main character that’s had a place in our hearts for nearly a decade is a monumental task bigger than an Uncharted set piece, but Chloe is more than capable of taking on the lead role in this expansion turned full release while still calling it an Uncharted game."
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Gameplay Demo
To give players a further taste, Sony then released a lengthy 10-minute gameplay video.
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Series isn't Done
There has been some mixed messaging as to if the Uncharted series is ending, but Creative Director Shaun Escayg doesn't believe we've seen the last of these characters.
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Hindu Depiction
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed expressed concern over the game's depiction of Hinduism and India, and urged Naughty Dog to be respectful.
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Enhanced Exploration
One thing that'll separate The Lost Legacy from past Uncharted games will be "more of the discovery" aspect.
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Interview with Shaun Escayg
We were lucky enough to interview Creative Director Shaun Escayg. Check out what he said.
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Went Gold on July 20
Naughty Dog managed to get The Lost Legacy to "gold" status last month.
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One Year Dev Cycle
Naughty Dog has been open about how grueling it has been creating an Uncharted game in just one year, and says they'll never create a game that quickly again.
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Download Size
Make sure you make space on your hard drive, since the download size is 44.7 GB.
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Trophies
The Lost Legacy includes a Platinum trophy. Check out the full list.
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Day One Update
There will be a day one update that adds a bunch of bonus features, and multiplayer.
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Launch Trailer
Check out the game's launch trailer to see Nadine and Chloe kicking ass.
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Review
PlayStation LifeStyle awarded the action-adventure title a 9/10 in its review. Here's how reviewer Paulmichael Contreras summed up the experience:
"Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is a fun addition to the consistently solid Uncharted franchise. While this entry may be quite a bit shorter than the main numbered games, that doesn’t mean the key components that constitute an Uncharted game aren’t just as present. Indeed, you’ll rarely see a game with this high of production values for only $39.99. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is a tight, action-packed adventure in India, and a trip well worth taking."
