[17] While players have the ability to control the character and camera in the game, the team orchestrate gameplay elements to construct specific shots. The actors' performances were mostly recorded using motion capture, with remaining audio elements recorded later in a studio. [3] Though players can attack enemies directly, they have the option to use stealth tactics to attack undetected or sneak by them; the game introduces silenced weapons. Video recording also captures the actors' faces, for animators to later construct. [11] A gameplay video was released in April 2017, revealing the release date and announcing the pre-order bonus: the original Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, emulated on PlayStation 4. Critically-acclaimed developer Naughty Dog’s standalone Uncharted adventure starring Chloe Frazer. [4], In combat, players can use long-ranged weapons, such as rifles and shotguns, and short-barreled guns such as pistols and revolvers; handheld explosives such as grenades and C4 are also available. Building upon the critically acclaimed gameplay and storytelling of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy features all of the hallmarks of the series, including a rich cinematic story, exotic new destinations, intricate puzzles, and action-packed set pieces. When she expresses her intention to kill Sam, primarily due to the events that transpired in Libertalia, Chloe reveals she was working with him before he was abducted. However, she has her limits, and when a situation starts to go south, she’s unafraid to cut her losses.

Asav trades the tusk to Orca (Gideon Emery), Nadine's former lieutenant, who now runs Shoreline. [3] Several other characters were also considered as protagonists, including Charlie Cutter,[5] Nathan's daughter Cassie,[10] Nathan's brother Sam Drake and friend Victor Sullivan; the team felt Sullivan's age would hinder gameplay. [3] Players also drive vehicles during some gameplay segments.

For the first time, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy will take the series to the south-western coast of the Indian peninsula— the home of the former Hoysala Empire—which will feature an exotic mix of urban, jungle, and ancient ruins environments.

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[17] The game was built around Chloe's character, with the narrative and art design reflecting her darker, grounded mindset. [19] His childhood experiences living in corrupted countries also helped with his portrayal of Asav. Naughty Dog began developing The Lost Legacy following the release of Uncharted 4 in May 2016, initially exploring narrative ideas.

While spying on Asav's forces, Nadine sees her old enemy Samuel Drake (Troy Baker); she realizes he is Asav's expert. *Does not include Hero Weapons or mods for Long Guns, Pistols, Sidekicks, or Mysticals. [12] A story trailer was also shown at E3 in June 2017. Chloe and Nadine decide to partner up, while Sam reacts with horror at their intentions to donate the valuable tusk to the Ministry of Culture. Feeling angry and betrayed, Nadine separates from Chloe, but they make amends. The women board the train and fight through Asav's men. In order to track it down – and keep it out of the hands of a ruthless war profiteer – she must enlist the help of former paramilitary leader turned gun-for-hire Nadine Ross. [14], The team experimented with using Nathan Drake, protagonist of previous Uncharted games, as a secondary character, but found that it "felt superfluous". Chloe, a supporting character who first appeared in Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, is the focus of the game, with the story, design and gameplay elements reflecting her character. She insists on having the upper hand at all times and never fails to deliver.