“Uncharted 4” was a very worthy sequel of the iconic franchise, according to many of its long-time fans. The game got many things right, and we expect that it will be talked about for some time in the future. And Naughty Dog also seem quite determined to keep players interested and excited beyond the initial release as well, as they have been bringing out new content that added various extra features.
One of the more notable recent updates added a large, completely free map, taking place in the ruins of a pirate colony. According to reviews, this is actually one of the largest maps the franchise as a whole has seen so far, and it offers plenty of new opportunities for players to test their skills.
It’s a bit unusual compared to the typical style of the game’s maps, as it offers a great mix of indoor and outdoor areas, satisfying the playing style of every gamer as best as possible. According to the developers, they’ve tried to include a good combination of all approaches in the new map, so no matter what kind of gameplay someone is used to, they should be able to find some good spots.
Some new changes to the core gameplay also made their way into the game with the new update, so players should read through the patch notes to find out how they can get relics and skins, for example. It looks like the studio is trying to shift things slightly in the direction of giving players more free content without forcing them to spend money on DLC, which is always a welcomed change of course.
Meanwhile, some players and critics have been commenting on the game’s online component and how it could be improved. It does seem like there’s still some room for interesting new additions, so hopefully Naughty Dog are paying attention and are planning to develop the multiplayer experience even further.
Some players seem a bit too bored with the difficulty of the game’s multiplayer, claiming that it could benefit from a separate game mode for “hardcore” players. How exactly this can be implemented is open to interpretation, but increasing the gun damage is one of the most obvious things the developers should look into first.
On the other hand, some also want to explore the multiplayer in a more relaxed manner, without focusing so much on their competitive performance, so maybe the studio can also introduce a new mode opposite to the proposed hardcore one, which can satisfy those fans as well.
New maps would also not be a bad idea of course, and that’s always been a request from fans of multiplayer titles.
The one we just got as a free release was obviously a great move in that direction, so hopefully the studio isn’t going to give up on the idea too quickly and will produce even more free levels for the game. There are so many locations that can be explored in detail, and it shouldn’t be hard to come up with ideas for environments.
All the post-release support for the game has been very encouraging for its fans. Some were convinced that this release is doomed to fail due to some rumors we heard during its development, but in the end Naughty Dog delivered in every way imaginable. The studio also seems determined to leave a positive impression on their players in the long run, so we expect to see even more in the way of free content releases over the next months.