And if they also decided to add some new game modes, that would be the cherry on top of the cake for many players.
The current gameplay of “Uncharted 4” is undeniably good, but it’s arguable how long it will manage to remain fresh as players keep exploring their options.
Sooner or later, we’re going to need a few new game modes to keep things fresh, and the developers would also have to be very careful in deciding what they are going to include exactly. While players are open to many new interesting styles of play now, they will probably start searching for a particular type of experience in a few months.
With that in mind, focusing on a hardcore mode might not be a bad idea, as this seems to be the main request from some players right now. Even if the studio doesn’t plan on releasing it immediately, they should at least lay the foundations for their work and keep following player feedback to judge their overall design direction.
That way, they can judge the ideal time to release the mode and see the best possible impact on the game. Who knows, it could even become the new “standard” mode of playing for some fans over a long enough timeline, if it’s developed properly of course.