The developer behind Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End has indicated the hotly anticipated action-adventure sequel will feature some pretty expansive multiplayer maps.
Speaking on Twitter over the Christmas break, multiplayer lead Robert Cogburn teased, “Played the 3 largest maps we have in the game yesterday. So awesome people from the office come by and share their stories after a playtest.”
In addition, Cogburn added that the studio would be sharing more details on the multiplayer component for Uncharted 4 soon.
Naughty Dog revealed the Uncharted 4 multiplayer during an action-packed trailer at PlayStation Experience 2015 in December, with players later getting their first hands-on experience with the online mode during the closed beta for Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection. However, the developer has since commented that Uncharted 4 is unlikely to receive an open beta prior to release. The multiplayer has been confirmed to run at 900p/60fps.
The multiplayer will feature a number of characters past and present, including Drake, Sully, Sam, Chloe, Elena, Cutter and more, and will incorporate the series mystical elements as in-game weapons to wield against your opponents. In addition, players can also call upon AI-controlled squadmates to aid them in combat during times of crisis.
Uncharted: A Thief’s End is due out exclusively on PS4 on April 26. Set three years after its predecessor, this latest instalment in the series takes players on a globe-trotting journey as Drake and his pals battle against mercenaries while on the trail of a legendary pirate treasure in Madagascar. The game has been confirmed by Naughty Dog to be the final outing in Drake’s storyline, and while nothing has been set in stone regarding the future of the franchise, the studio has admitted it is difficult to imagine continuing the series without the lovable rogue.
Naughty Dog has said that it has at least one more game in store for the PS4, although remains tight-lipped on the identity of any future projects.