“It’s become clear to us that this game is much more ambitious than we originally envisioned.” says a message from Neil Druckmann and Bruce Straley, game directors on Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End.
That means that the game is probably going to be better than we can imagine – an ambitious game for Naughty Dog must be something special – but also means that the game has been delayed from its original late 2015 launch window into spring 2016.
They also pretty much confirm that it’ll be the final instalment in the Uncharted series, saying that Nathan Drake means a lot to the team, and “telling the climactic chapter of his adventures is a task we don’t take lightly” and later stating that they’re aiming to make sure his “story gets the closure it deserves.”
“Giving us a few extra months will make certain that Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End not only meets the team’s high standards but the high standards that gamers have come to expect from a Naughty Dog title.”
It’s hard to argue with them – a delay, while excruciating for those that love the series, will only benefit the game, and we can expect to see a fantastic title when it releases in around a year’s time. It’s going to be a long wait…
beeje13
Oh noes. Quantum break rumoured to be delayed and now UC4! I’m sure it will greatly benefit the game, but as yet, there are no PS4 AAA exclusives Q3/4… Compared to. Halo 5, Forza 6 at least.
Tuffcub
There’s E3. Something will be announced, Sony can’t afford to miss the biggest sale time of the year.
beeje13
Don’t you think it’s a little late to announce a big game? Most are announced more than a year before release.
We have Horizon (Guerilla) and God of War Next (Santa Monica), but will they be ready…
CR8ZYH0RSE
A collective sigh of relief can be heard around the world from every gamers wallet.
DeadlyChipmunk
Sony need to up the ante to keep punters happy. Maybe just getting some decent frequent firmware updates would be a start.
Defo disappointed not to see UC4 this xmas but it is a game that needs to be done right as they did such a cracking job on the PS3.
Time to crank up the originals again I think =)
duke
I hope EA and Ubisoft are taking note.
TSBonyman
Disappointing but for the best.
freezebug2
Pretty odd that most people including myself said that UC3 was a bit over ambitious and dull as dishwater concluding that the series had run it’s course yet dissapointment for the delay of UC4. Fickle as feck lol….that’s us :P
Kennykazey
It may be one of my most anticipated games, but I don’t mind. It gives me more time to spend with Halo 5, Tomb Raider and Zelda U.
Eldaveo
Obviously they are right to delay it if the game isn’t going to be ready in time but I hope for the sake of PS4 owners they have something lined up for this Christmas. Its looking very quiet after Bloodborne…