An Uncharted reboot game is currently in the works, according to rumors, but not at previous developer Naughty Dog. The thrilling adventures of Nathan Drake seemingly came to an end with 2016's Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, though that game did hint at future adventures for other characters. The future of the Uncharted franchise remains uncertain, but an upcoming reboot may see Naughty Dog hand the series off to a new studio. According to Insider Gaming, a new Uncharted game is in development at a brand-new developer. The rumor suggests that Naughty Dog, the original creator of the archeological adventure series, will not be leading development of the project. However, Naughty Dog will allegedly help the new team get started before handing off the series completely. Uncharted 4 served as a worthy conclusion to Nathan Drake's epic story, so it remains to be seen whether this rumored Uncharted game will give Nate a fresh start or introduce a new character to serve as his successor.Related: New Uncharted Game Could Still Happen, Teases Naughty Dog Dev

A New Studio Can Unearth The Treasured Uncharted Series

While Nathan Drake is the star of the first four Uncharted games, a potential reboot of the series could possibly introduce a brand-new protagonist. The success of the 2017 spin-off The Lost Legacy proves that the Uncharted series doesn't need Nathan Drake, considering the game instead starred Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross as its protagonists. An Uncharted reboot could possibly follow this heroic duo, or another popular character like Sam Drake. The rumored reboot could also follow the adventures of a grown-up Cassie Drake, Nate's daughter that players are briefly introduced to at the end of Uncharted 4.

Naughty Dog is the creator and dedicated caretaker of the Uncharted franchise, but the beloved developer may be handing off the franchise to focus on other upcoming projects. The studio has already unveiled an upcoming Last of Us multiplayer game, which will let players team up or compete to survive in the post-apocalypse. Rumors actually point towards three new games from the Uncharted developer, which likely includes The Last of Us Part 3 and another rumored Naughty Dog fantasy title.

The Uncharted series has been carefully cultivated by Naughty Dog over the last 15 years, but it might be time for the developer to hand the reins to a fresh new studio. An Uncharted reboot could tell the story of a younger Nathan Drake, or it could follow up the previous game by focusing on an adult Cassie Drake instead. While the project remains a mere rumor for now, an Uncharted reboot from a new studio could put a unique spin on an aging PlayStation franchise.

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    Uncharted
    Summary:
    A cinematic adaptation of the popular video game series in which a treasure hunter named Nathan Drake searches for modern day relics. Uncharted is a prequel to the video games it takes its inspiration from, providing backstory into Nathan Drake and how he crossed paths with Victor "Sully" Sullivan, who becomes a friend and mentor. Uncharted was in the development stage for several years, with Mark Wahlberg once attached to the role of the lead character before Tom Holland was cast. The film also faced a few release date delays, initially due to scheduling conflicts and, later, the global pandemic.
    Release Date:
    2022-02-18
    Assistant Director :
    Óscar Manero, Brian Relyea
    Cast:
    Antonio Banderas, Tom Holland, Tati Gabrielle, Mark Wahlberg, Sophia Taylor Ali
    Characters By:
    Amy Hennig
    Cinematographer:
    Chung-hoon Chung
    Director:
    Ruben Fleischer
    Distributor :
    Sony Pictures Releasing
    Franchise:
    Uncharted
    Genres:
    Action, Adventure
    Main Characters :
    Braddock, Chloe Frazer, Victor "Sully" Sullivan, Nathan "Nate" Drake
    Producer:
    Alex Gartner, Avi Arad, Ari Arad, Charles Roven
    Production Company:
    Arad Productions, Atlas Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Playstation Productions
    Rating:
    PG-13
    Sfx Supervisor:
    Uli Nefzer, Juan Ramón Molina
    Story By:
    Mark D. Walker, Jonathan Rosenberg
    Writers:
    Art Marcum, Matt Holloway, Rafe Lee Judkins
    Runtime:
    116 minutes
    Main Genre:
    Action
    Website:
    https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/uncharted