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A hidden Easter egg has been discovered in Uncharted: Drakes Fortune (2007) that appears to feature mugshots of Naughty Dog development team members.
The Easter egg can be accessed via the debug menu in Chapter 19 of both PS3 and PS4 versions.
This Easter egg is likely a tribute to the team behind Uncharted: Drakes Fortune, although Naughty Dog has yet to officially comment on the discovery.
The original release of Uncharted: Drakes Fortune also included a bonus chapter accessible through in-game sequences and collectibles, which sheds light on Nathan Drakes backstory, revealing a more complex family history and questionable moral compass.

Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune – Naughty Dog Team Mugshots Easter Egg Discovered

Eighteen years after its release, a hidden Easter egg in Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune has been discovered by speedrunner Panzerdeer. Using the debug menu in Chapter 19 of the 2007 PS3 game, Panzerdeer explored outside the game’s limits and found an image featuring what appears to be mugshots of 16 people. The image, accessible via the debug menu in Chapter 19 on both PS3 and PS4 versions, seemingly depicts members of the Naughty Dog development team in a police lineup. While Naughty Dog has yet to comment, the Easter egg is likely a tribute to the team behind Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. Panzerdeer shared the discovery in a YouTube video uploaded by Alex Riverton on March 11, 2026, at 10:14 AM, which explains how to unlock the Easter egg. [Source: Panzerdeer on YouTube via Eurogamer] The original Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune release also included a bonus chapter accessible through an in-game sequence involving documentary videos, a compass, and collectibles found within unopened or special edition physical copies. This bonus chapter reveals more about Nathan Drake’s backstory, exposing a more complex family history and questionable moral compass that fuel his treasure obsession.

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Official Name	Melly the Naughty Dog
Brief Summary	Melly the Naughty Dog is a short, funny point-and-click puzzle game with hand-drawn and digital art. Play as Melly, navigating his dream world, solving puzzles, and meeting characters like the fairy dog and the knight to reclaim his jug and return home.
Platforms	PC (Microsoft Windows)
Released	July 1, 2024
Genre	Adventure, Indie
Play Modes	Single player
Languages	English