Since the release of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End in 2016, followed by the standalone Uncharted: The Lost Legacy in 2017, the series Uncharted went to sleep. It’s been almost ten years since any new adventure was offered to PlayStation players.
In this context, the slightest signal around a possible Uncharted 5 triggers a wave of hope. However, these clues have multiplied: confirmation of a second secret game at Naughty Doginsider leaks and tease from director Shaun Escayg. What wonders if the studio is not finally preparing a new episode ofUncharted for the PS5 generation.
Uncharted 5 at Naughty Dog: simple rumor or real secret project?
In 2025, studio boss Neil Druckmann confirmed that Naughty Dog was working on another game in addition to Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophettheir science fiction AAA expected around 2027. He said he played the role of producer and mentor on this second project, which implies that another internal team ensures creative direction.
On April 10, 2026, insider AlexandreNGamR reached a milestone by affirming on social networks that Naughty Dog is “developing a new Uncharted alongside ‘Intergalactic'”, as reported by Insider Gaming. According to him, it would indeed be the famous second project mentioned by Neil Druckmann. The media, however, specifies that it was unable to verify this statement, which keeps the rumor in a gray area.
What new Uncharted episode can players really look forward to?
Shaun Escayg, director of Uncharted: The Lost Legacyalso fuels speculation. On February 17, 2026, he posted a photo of a cannon overlooking a coastal town in Trinidad and Tobago, captioned simply “Research.” It’s hard not to see it as a location scout worthy of a new game Uncharted.
Nothing yet says if this supposed Uncharted 5 would continue the story of Nathan Drake or start again on another basis. Between a sequel centered on Cassie, Nathan’s daughter seen in the epilogue ofUncharted 4a return of Chloe Frazer or a complete reboot with a new treasure hunter, all the options are circulating among fans today.
Uncharted 5 on PS5: when could this new Naughty Dog game be released?
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet mobilizes Naughty Dog and should not be released before mid-2027. If the secret project mentioned in 2025 really started around 2022, a full development cycle would place a new Uncharted closer to 2028at the end of the life of the PS5 or in the middle of generation transition.
As it stands, only one thing is certain: Naughty Dog has two games in preparation, but none Uncharted 5 has not been made official. The consistent evidence, however, makes the idea of a new game credible. Uncharted designed to take advantage of the PS5. It remains to be seen whether you would prefer a sequel centered on Cassie Drake, a return of Chloe or a total reboot of the saga.