Nolan North, the iconic voice actor behind Nathan Drake in Naughty Dog's acclaimed Uncharted series, has voiced his strong willingness to return for a potential fifth installment. Despite the series seemingly concluding with 2016's Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, North stated at Gamergy in Puerto Rico that he would be "110%" on board for a new game, emphasizing its potential as a massive commercial success for Sony. He humorously added that he stays in shape in case a new project materializes.
While North confirmed he has no direct knowledge of any upcoming Uncharted game, he believes a continuation would be a shrewd business move for Sony, potentially leading to one of gaming's biggest announcements. His positive sentiment stems from his positive experiences working with Naughty Dog on the franchise's initial four main titles. However, North has one significant condition: he hopes any new entry would uphold the legacy and quality that fans have come to expect from Uncharted. He drew a parallel to Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, expressing a desire to avoid a similar situation where a later installment might not match the quality of its predecessors.
Recent reports suggest that Naughty Dog's next project after the upcoming Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, slated for release in 2027, could indeed be an Uncharted 5. These reports also indicate that Nathan Drake might feature in some capacity, despite his story appearing to reach a definitive end in Uncharted 4. A third installment in The Last of Us series is rumored to follow Uncharted 5. Given that Sony is anticipated to launch its next-generation PlayStation 6 console around 2028, Uncharted 5 would likely be a flagship title for that platform. North voiced Nathan Drake in the original four games and had a cameo in the Uncharted film adaptation.