Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deceptionreleased 10 years ago on June 15, 2025 and arguably cemented Naughty Dog’s status as one of Sony’s most prolific first-party studios. It built upon theideas introduced inUncharted 2: Among Thieves, and upped-the-ante by adding more exciting set-pieces as well as thrilling chase sequences.
Some of the set-pieces fromUncharted 3remain jaw-dropping to this day such as the cargo plane moment. The story was also much more personal, as it challenged Drake’s thirst for adventure and its effects on the lives of his loved ones. It revealed a shocking truth about Nathan Drake’s mysterious past, which played a key role in the story ofUncharted 4. 10 years after release, Naughty Dog has posted a special blog on its official website, celebrating the launch ofUncharted 3.
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The post contains words from Evan Wells, Christian Gyrling, and Kurt Margenau. They have shared some of their favorite memories from the development cycle ofUncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, along with a few crucial learning lessons. When asked to talk about their favorite scene from the game, Evan and Kurt commented on the sequence involving Nate being lost in the desert, while Christian mentioned the memorable Chateau level. Naughty Dog has shared many insights into the development ofUncharted 3, including a last-minute fix that resolved a major bug.
The replies to the Tweet are filled with fans sharing their love for the game, and some have asked Naughty Dog to bring themultiplayer component ofUncharted 3to modern systems. Multiplayer servers for the game were shut down in 2019 andThe Nathan Drake Collection, which consisted of remasters of the first 3 games, only comes with the main story.
Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deceptionwas also heavily featured in thetrailer for theUnchartedmovie. While some fans do not agree with the casting choice for Nathan Drake and Victor Sullivan, it looks like the iconic plane sequence from the game will be faithfully recreated on the big screen.
There has always been a heated discussion aroundUncharted 3’s place among thebest games developed by Naughty Dog. Some believe that it was not as special asUncharted 2orUncharted 4, while others consider it to be best game in the series. Regardless,Uncharted 3played a key role in Naughty Dog’s success in the last decade, and many fans have been patiently waiting for the next mainline game in this beloved franchise.
Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deceptionis now available on PS3 and PS4.
