Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection by Naughty Dog, with Iron Galaxy Studios on the PC version, bundles the remastered single-player adventures from Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy for PS5 and PC.
Content note: ESRB rates the collection T for Teen with blood, language, alcohol/tobacco use, and violence descriptors. This guide keeps combat and story references non-graphic and focused on player decisions.
This is a spoiler-light beginner guide for playing the collection cleanly. It is not an exact treasure route, puzzle walkthrough, trophy roadmap, PC performance guide, or PS4 multiplayer guide.
Version Scope
| Topic | What to Know |
|---|---|
| Included games | Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy single-player campaigns |
| PS5 | Fidelity, Performance, and Performance+ modes; DualSense features; fast loading; PS4 save import |
| PC | Steam/Epic PC version with graphics options, keyboard/mouse, remapping, gamepads, wired DualSense support, and FSR 2 |
| PS4 originals | Important for upgrade/import and original multiplayer context, but not the same product as this collection |
| Multiplayer | Legacy of Thieves Collection does not include the original Uncharted multiplayer |
| Cross-save | PS4 saves can import to PS5 Legacy; PlayStation’s PC FAQ does not support console-PC save transfer |
Before You Start
Pick the Right Adventure
Both games stand alone, but they do not feel identical.
Uncharted 4 is Nathan Drake’s final adventure, centered on Nathan, Sam, pirate history, large environments, rope traversal, stealth starts, shootouts, and broad collectible cleanup. The Lost Legacy follows Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross through India, with familiar Uncharted combat and traversal plus a notable open-area chapter built around a map, jeep, forts, tokens, and optional exploration.
Set the Platform Up First
PS5 and PC have different menus worth checking before the first climb.
On PS5, choose the display mode that matches your screen and tolerance for frame rate versus resolution. Fidelity targets 4K/30, Performance targets 60 fps, and Performance+ targets 1080p/120 on compatible 120Hz displays. On PC, check graphics presets, ultrawide/4K options, input prompts, mouse feel, controller behavior, and remapped controls before combat ramps up.
Understand Import Limits
Importing is useful, but it is not magic.
If you have PS4 saves for Uncharted 4 or The Lost Legacy, the PS5 collection can import them after the saves are moved to the PS5. Trophy import can depend on save history, all relevant save files, and whether trophies were unlocked through Chapter Select or Encounter Select on PS4. PC is separate from console for purchase and save transfer, so do not plan around moving a PS5 save to Steam or Epic.
Essential Tips
1. Start on a Learnable Difficulty
Moderate or Light is the clean first run if you are new.
PlayStation’s own Uncharted 4 advice recommends Moderate or Light for first-time players, Hard for seasoned players, and Crushing for later playthroughs. The collection is cinematic, but combat still punishes poor positioning, especially when you ignore stealth or let cover fall apart.
2. Tune Controls Before Muscle Memory Sets
Aiming, camera, rope timing, and vehicles all feel better after setup.
Check aiming, camera inversion, subtitles, vibration, and accessibility settings before you settle in. PC players should also check mouse sensitivity, keyboard bindings, controller icon behavior, and graphics options. PS5 players should decide whether haptics and adaptive triggers help or distract.
3. Treat Rope and Grapple Points as Core Tools
The rope is part of exploration and combat flow.
Uncharted 4 makes the grapple hook a major traversal and action tool, and The Lost Legacy keeps rope/grapple language in its exploration. Look for visual signposting before repeating a failed jump, and use rope routes to change angles during fights instead of treating them only as gap-crossing tools.
4. Start Encounters Quietly
Stealth usually makes the loud part easier.
Tall grass, enemy awareness indicators, and marking are important Uncharted 4 fundamentals. In The Lost Legacy, large outposts and open spaces also reward patience. Thin isolated enemies first, watch patrols, and then use gunfire when the room is already tilted in your favor.
5. Do Not Trust One Piece of Cover Forever
Cover can break, and enemies can change angles.
Use cover to reload, heal your rhythm, and aim deliberately, then move. If you stay planted, destructible cover and flanking pressure can turn a safe spot into a trap.
6. Read Feedback Instead of Spraying
Short bursts beat panic fire.
Uncharted 4’s official tips call out reticle feedback for downs and headshots. Fire controlled bursts, confirm hits, and switch targets only when the enemy is actually down. This preserves ammo and keeps you from standing exposed too long.
7. Explore After the Room Calms Down
Collectibles are often just off the main line.
Both games reward checking side ledges, corners, alternate climb routes, and companion prompts. Clear the immediate danger first, then inspect the arena before pushing the obvious path forward.
8. Keep the Two Games’ Cleanup Separate
A collection menu does not make one universal route.
Uncharted 4 has its own treasure, journal note, journal entry, optional conversation, and trophy structure. The Lost Legacy has its own treasures, photo opportunities, optional conversations, lockboxes, and Hoysala Token cleanup. Track them game by game.
Uncharted 4 Focus
| Situation | Best Habit |
|---|---|
| First campaign run | Use Moderate or Light unless you already know Uncharted combat |
| New arena | Mark enemies, study grass and climb routes, then start quietly |
| Rope nearby | Use it to relocate or reach a better angle |
| Cover starts splintering | Move before it collapses |
| Treasure hunting | Search nooks, extra ledges, wall shimmy lines, and hidden platforms |
| Crushing run | Expect no marking and save it for after you know encounter layouts |
Uncharted 4’s first-run strength is learning the game’s visual language. Ledges, rope points, tall grass, climbable surfaces, journal prompts, and companion cues teach you how the game hides both progress and optional rewards. A relaxed first pass makes a later completion pass much cleaner.
The Lost Legacy Focus
| Situation | Best Habit |
|---|---|
| Western Ghats | Use the map, tower orientation, and jeep instead of guessing direction |
| Open-area objective | Treat forts, symbols, and optional markers as a navigation layer |
| Lockbox area | Clear or avoid guards before stopping to search |
| Hoysala Token cleanup | Use a confirmed route before chasing exact locations |
| Photo Opportunity | Slow down at overlooks, ruins, and wildlife moments |
| Combat outpost | Use grass, elevation, and silenced tools where available |
The Lost Legacy feels familiar if you just finished Uncharted 4, but Chapter 4’s broad exploration can throw off players who expect a purely linear corridor. Use the map and landmarks, keep the 4x4 nearby when the terrain opens up, and avoid turning optional tokens or lockboxes into guesswork unless you have a dedicated route.
Collectibles and Cleanup
For a first playthrough, use broad habits rather than exact route pressure:
- Search after fights - Combat arenas often hide side paths once the danger is gone.
- Watch companion behavior - Optional conversations can be easy to miss when you sprint ahead.
- Check vertical space - Uncharted hides rewards above, below, and behind the main path.
- Use the map in The Lost Legacy - The Western Ghats is built to be read through landmarks and marked objectives.
- Save exact cleanup for later - Treasures, photos, lockboxes, tokens, trophies, and achievements deserve a dedicated route with chapter-specific route images.
Do not use this guide as a collectible checklist. It deliberately avoids exact item paths until those can be confirmed against the current PS5/PC versions.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Do not start on Crushing for a blind first run - Learn traversal, stealth, and arena layouts before removing safety nets.
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Do not ignore the options menu - Bad aim, camera, subtitle, or input settings make both games harder to read.
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Do not open every encounter with loud gunfire - Stealth can remove patrols before the arena escalates.
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Do not stay behind one cover object - Cover can be destroyed and enemy angles can shift.
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Do not repeat the same failed jump - Re-check for rope points, ledges, climb marks, or a different angle.
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Do not sprint away from companions - Optional conversations and navigation cues can depend on staying close enough to notice prompts.
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Do not treat The Lost Legacy’s open area like a straight hallway - Use the map, towers, landmarks, and jeep to keep the route organized.
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Do not chase tokens, lockboxes, or treasures from memory - Use a dedicated route when exact cleanup matters.
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Do not waste ammo spraying at uncertain targets - Confirm hit feedback, then reposition or switch targets.
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Do not rush out of cleared arenas - Search side routes before triggering the next story beat.
Summary
| Category | Top Tip |
|---|---|
| Play order | Start with the adventure you want; both stand alone, but U4 naturally introduces Nate’s final story |
| PS5 | Choose Fidelity, Performance, or Performance+ based on display and feel |
| PC | Tune graphics, input, mouse/controller behavior, and remapping early |
| Import | PS4-to-PS5 save import exists; console-PC save transfer does not |
| Multiplayer | Legacy of Thieves is a single-player collection |
| Uncharted 4 | Learn rope, stealth, destructible cover, and broad collectible habits |
| The Lost Legacy | Use the map, jeep, landmarks, and confirmed cleanup routes |
| Completion | Separate first-run exploration from exact collectible/trophy cleanup |
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