Players' companions are also controlled by the artificial intelligence, and can assist in combat by throwing objects at threats to stun them, announcing the location of unseen enemies, or using weapons to attack enemies. The game features an artificial intelligence system in which hostile enemies react to any combat situation they are placed in they respond to players' actions, coordinate tactics, and cooperate with each other. While the game is linear, environments feature multiple paths for players to explore maps are larger than those in Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. 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.
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. Players and companions may take cover behind objects during firefights, using it as a tactical advantage and to avoid taking damage from enemies. Critical response to the game was positive.
The Lost Legacy was released for PlayStation 4 in August 2017 a remastered version for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 5 is scheduled for early 2022. Claudia Black, Laura Bailey and Troy Baker reprised their roles as Chloe, Nadine and Sam respectively, through voice and motion capture, and assisted writer Josh Scherr and creative director Shaun Escayg with the development of the characters and story. Chloe, a supporting character who appeared in previous Uncharted games as a friend, love interest and associate to Nathan Drake, is the focus of the game, with the story, design and gameplay elements reflecting her character. It builds upon gameplay elements established in previous Uncharted titles with its more open-ended gameplay. Development of The Lost Legacy began soon after the release of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End in May 2016. Players solve puzzles, incorporating several platformer elements to advance the narrative, and navigate the game world on foot or by vehicle.
Like other Uncharted games, The Lost Legacy is played from a third-person perspective players use firearms, and can use melee combat and stealth to defend against enemies.
It is the first Uncharted game not to feature series protagonist Nathan Drake. Players control Chloe Frazer, who seeks the Tusk of Ganesh in the Western Ghats mountain ranges of India, with the help of ex-mercenary Nadine Ross, and prevent a ruthless warlord and his army of insurgents from igniting a civil war in the country. It is a standalone expansion to Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is a 2017 action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.