Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Release Date Announced

The highly anticipated next entry in the Uncharted franchise, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, finally has a firm release date. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End will launch on Mar. 18, 2016.  David Bull, Brand Manager at Sony Computer Entertainment America, announced this today via the PlayStation Blog.

Alongside the exciting release date news, Bull also detailed the pricing and details on its limited edition package:

The Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Special Edition ($79.99 USD, $99.99 CAD) contains a premium, collectible treatment plus an inside look at Naughty Dog’s development process. It includes:

• Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Blu-ray Disc
• Collectible Steelbook case designed by Alexander “That Kid Who Draws” Iaccarino
• 48-page hardcover art book by Dark Horse and Naughty Dog
• Naughty Dog & Pirate Sigil sticker sheet
• Naughty Dog Points: A pack of in-game currency to unlock various multiplayer content

These days though, regular limited editions aren’t enough. There also needs to be some kind of super special limited edition for those that want to ball out with Uncharted as much as humanly possible. For people that need a statue of Nathan Drake in their life, this one is for you:

If that’s not enough for you, the Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Libertalia Collector’s Edition ($119.99 USD) includes everything listed above, plus:
A 12″ premium Nathan Drake statue by Gentle Giant
Three multiplayer outfits: Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, Heist Drake, and Desert Drake outfits
Two custom weapon skins: Golden Weapon Skin and Desert Weapon Skin
Henry Avery Sigil ball cap
Madagascar Sidekick outfits

Seriously though, that’s not all. So much Nathan Drake! There’s a digital limited edition which includes “future access to the first-ever, single-player story add-on for the Uncharted series and two multiplayer packs that will unlock new, rare and legendary multiplayer items.” That goes for $79.99 USD, $99.99 CAD.

Finally, there’s also retailer specific pre-order bonuses that you can pick and choose from:

• Pre-order at GameStop to receive the Multiplayer Booster Pack to instantly unlock a variety of one-time use multiplayer boosts, and The Phurba Dagger Taunt based on the iconic symbol from Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.
• Pre-order at Amazon to receive the Snow Camo weapon customization and the Desert Drake outfit multiplayer customization.
• Pre-order via PlayStation Store to receive the Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Dynamic Theme and the Desert Weapon customization.

Check out the full post on the PS Blog for the nitty gritty on the staggering amount of pre-order, digital and limited edition options for Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End.