Several years after his last adventure, retired fortune hunter Nathan Drake is back. Forced back into the world of thieves, Drake embarks on his greatest adventure in a globe-trotting journey in pursuit of a historical conspiracy behind a fabled pirate treasure. Every treasure has its cost and this adventure will test Drake's physical limits, his resolve, and ultimately what he's willing to sacrifice to save the ones he loves.
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To celebrate the release today (May 10) of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, Nathan Drake has created his very own travel guide...
Amazon Rainforest (Uncharted 1)
What you need to know: In the first instalment of Uncharted Drake's fortune, Nathan Drake & Elena Fisher escape from the fortress in a jeep, pursued by Eddy Raja's pirates in a car chase that takes them across the island. After evading the last of the pirates, Elena almost drives the jeep over the edge of a cliff, and it is left hanging over the edge. As Nate attempts to drive it back up, Eddy arrives and tells them to get out and give him the map. Nate reverses the jeep, backing it off the cliff and into the water below.
Nathan Drake's Travel Advice: When traveling through the Amazon Rainforest searching for hidden treasure it's probably a good idea to take someone you trust. Nathan Drake and Victor Sullivan travelled through the jungle together in search of El Dorado, also known as The Golden Man is a large sarcophagus weighing over 500 pounds. El Dorado was hidden in the remote Amazon temple, but once Drake found El Dorado things turned nasty. Top tip to any traveller - keep your eyes on the prize at all times.
Istanbul Palace Museum (Uncharted 2)
What you need to know: The Istanbul Palace Museum is a large historical museum located along the Bosporus, in Istanbul, Turkey. The museum holds a wide variety of historical artefacts and antiquities and is frequently broken into by thieves and rogue fortune hunters. Ever since a particular intense break-in, the museum staff increased the security patrols and installed alarms throughout the various gates to help aid in capturing would-be burglars such as Nathan Drake.
Nathan Drake's Travel Advice: If you get the chance to visit The Istanbul Palace Museum then do it. The museum holds a wide variety of historical artefacts and antiquities, however thieves and rouge fortune hunters are frequently breaking in. Nathan Drake's favourite exhibition is Marco Polo, which holds an immense collection of various treasures from Marco Polo's journeys in the Far East.
Yemen (Uncharted 3)
What you need to know: Nathan Drake is always looking for clues, and in Uncharted 3 Drake's Deception, Nathan Drake and Victor Sullivan visit Yemen. In ancient times Yemen was known as Arabia Felix, Latin for happy or fortunate. Today, Yemen doesn't have much fortunate but it acquired the name because its high mountains attracted rain, making it more fertile than most of the Arabian peninsula.
Nathan Drake's Travel Advice: The Yemeni city is full of buildings and markets that were built over three thousand years ago, so if you like shopping then this a great spot. In modern times, the police force is very prevalent on the streets, so be carefully and try not to look to suspicious in front of the police.
London (Uncharted 3)
What you need to know: London is one of the greatest cities in the world, but it can also be rather dangerous for someone like Nathan Drake. With so much to see and do in the capital it's probably a good idea to use the underground. London's tourist attractions are a must for any visitor, places like London Eye, Tower Bridge, and Buckingham Palace are highly recommended. In chapter 5 Drake discovers a secret entrance which leads to a leads to a makeshift tunnel which turns out to be a Underground train station from Victorian times.
Nathan Drake's Travel Advice: From the grimy backstreets of London through to the underground, you just can't beat being in London, especially when you're on the run. Nathan Drake travelled to London with a couple of friends, he and his crew had a blast. Drake managed to break into a warehouse and find a makeshift tunnel. Top tip when trying to escape from the bad guys - head to Victorian train station and find the secret door.
Madagascar (Uncharted 4)
Forests Of Madagascar: What you need to know:. Madagascar, an island country in the Indian Ocean off the south eastern coast of Africa, has one of the most diverse collections of plant and animal life on Earth. Even though Madagascar's rain forest receives more than 100 inches of rain annually, Nathan Drake , his brother Sam, and trusted mentor Sully are still heading to Madagascar for the lost treasure of the infamous pirate Henry Avery. Their journey takes them to an expansive valley that surrounds a volcano.
Nathan Drake's Travel Advice: When touring Madagascar make sure you carry a good old fashion map. GPS trackers and satellite phones don't stand a chance out here, so make sure you brush up on your map reading skills. Luckily you don't have worry about exploding volcanos, but be warned there's quite a few unsavoury characters wondering around in Madagascar so stay alert.
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is out now.