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No. Sony says each game in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is designed to stand on its own, so you can enjoy Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End or Uncharted: The Lost Legacy without first completing the earlier games. Playing in release order does add character and relationship context.
Can you start with a later Uncharted game?
Yes. Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Legacy of Thieves Collection FAQ answers “Which UNCHARTED game should I play first?” with: “Whichever one you’d like. While there is a general evolving storyline through the series, each game is meant to stand on its own and has a narrative that’s unique. Any way you choose to play through the series, you’ll enjoy!”
That guidance specifically covers Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, the two games in the collection. It does not establish how an unspecified future installment will handle continuity.
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Which order gives you the most story context?
If you want to follow Nathan Drake’s story with the most accumulated character background, play the games in release order:
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- Seek your fortune and leave your mark on the map in the UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection.
- Uncover the thrilling cinematic storytelling and the largest blockbuster action set pieces in the UNCHARTED franchise
- Delivered by award winning developer Naughty Dog, the UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection includes the two critically-acclaimed UNCHARTED 4: A Thief's End and UNCHARTED: The Lost Legacy.
- Each story is filled with laughs, drama, high octane combat, and a sense of wonder - remastered to be even more immersive.
- Live the adventure like never before with the features and incredible speed of the PlayStation 5 console.
- Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune
- Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
- Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception
- Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Sony identifies the first three single-player campaigns as the contents of The Nathan Drake Collection. The earlier games provide more context, but Sony’s FAQ says they are not prerequisites for enjoying a later game.
Where does The Lost Legacy fit?
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is a Chloe Frazer-led adventure featuring Nadine Ross. Sony says Chloe first appeared in Uncharted 2 and last appeared before The Lost Legacy in Uncharted 3. Those games offer background on her, but Sony does not say you must play them first.
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- DualSense Wireless Controller Features: Feel the action unfold with the DualSense wireless controller's haptic feedback through punches, vaults, and vehicular traversal. Experience the tension in rope swings via dynamic adaptive triggers.
- Fast Loading: Jump back into the adventure quickly with the PS5 console's Ultra-High Speed SSD and near-instant load times.
- 3D Audio: Hear the world of UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection come to life around you with 3D Audio.
- Fidelity Mode: Play in a super sharp native 4K resolution with a 30fps target framerate.
- Performance Mode: Play with a smooth 60fps target framerate. 4K-TV players will experience a 4K resolution upscaled from a 1440p base resolution. 1080p HD-TV players will experience a 1080p resolution supersampled from a 1440p base with improved anti-aliasing..Performance+ Mode: Play with a high impact 120fps target framerate and a 1080p resolution.
What do the Uncharted collections include?
| Collection | Games included | Useful for |
|---|---|---|
| The Nathan Drake Collection | Drake’s Fortune, Among Thieves, and Drake’s Deception single-player campaigns, according to Sony’s collection page. | Playing Nathan Drake’s first three adventures in sequence. |
| Legacy of Thieves Collection | Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, according to Sony’s collection page. | Getting both later adventures; owning it is not required to understand them. |
Sony lists a PS5 disc edition of Legacy of Thieves Collection. Check current platform, regional availability, price, and stock with the retailer or PlayStation storefront where you plan to buy.
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- Unparalleled Story - Play as Nathan Drake across a trilogy of thrilling, white-knuckle adventures. Experience Drake's relationships with those closest to him, as he struggles to balance adventure and family.
- New Trophies - Brand-new trophies created exclusively for UNCHARTED's debut on the PS4 system.
- Photo Mode - Freeze gameplay at any time and take control of the camera to capture your most memorable moments from the trilogy to share with friends directly from your PS4 system.
- UNCHARTED 4: A Thief's End Multiplayer Beta - purchasers of UNCHARTED: The Nathan Drake Collection will receive exclusive access to UNCHARTED 4: A Thief's End multiplayer Beta while the Beta is available.
- Experience one of the most revered game series of all time as you follow the perilous journey of Nathan Drake across the globe, from humble beginnings to extraordinary discoveries.
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- Unparalleled Story - Play as Nathan Drake across a trilogy of thrilling, white-knuckle adventures. Experience Drake's relationships with those closest to him, as he struggles to balance adventure and family.
- New Trophies - Brand-new trophies created exclusively for Uncharted's debut on the PS4 system. Photo Mode - Freeze gameplay at any time and take control of the camera to capture your most memorable moments from the trilogy to share with friends directly from your PS4 system. Utilize graphical filters, camera controls, and other options to customize your shot
- Uncharted 4 A Thief's End Multiplayer Beta - purchasers of Uncharted The Nathan Drake Collection will receive exclusive access to Uncharted 4 A Thief's End multiplayer Beta while the Beta is available (a UK/EU PSN account may be required)
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How should you choose?
- Want the fullest Nathan Drake story context? Start with Drake’s Fortune and follow release order.
- Want to try a later adventure without a trilogy commitment? Start with Uncharted 4; Sony says each game has its own narrative.
- Most interested in Chloe’s story? You can start The Lost Legacy directly. Playing Uncharted 2 and Uncharted 3 first adds background on Chloe, but is optional.
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