Uncharted 2 surfaces

Platform holder Sony has officially confirmed the development of a sequel to Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, which is currently being worked on by Jak & Dexter studio Naughty Dog.

The game, which is entitled Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, is based on the exploits of 13th century explorer Marco Polo, according to a recent reveal from US games mag Game Informer.

New gameplay additions such as ‘free climbing’ and stealth sections are promised, and an early trailer shows protagonist Nathan Drake negotiating a snowy landscape in search of an ancient artifact.