Before we discuss the how of downloading, we need to respect the what . Uncharted: Golden Abyss is not a spin-off or a mini-game collection. It is a 10+ hour campaign that sits comfortably between Uncharted 1: Drake's Fortune and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves in the timeline.

For an overview of the story and how it fits into the broader Uncharted timeline: Uncharted Golden Abyss & the Failure of the PSVITA J's Reviews YouTube• May 5, 2023

Despite its critical success, Golden Abyss remains "stranded" on the Vita. It was notably absent from the Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection on PS4, reportedly because its heavy reliance on Vita-specific hardware features made a standard console port too complex. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Uncharted: Golden Abyss

For a closer look at the graphics and the innovative touch-based climbing mechanics: Uncharted Golden Abyss (Vita Review) FonzysRevenge YouTube• May 21, 2021

Developed by Bend Studio (the team behind Days Gone ) rather than Naughty Dog, Golden Abyss acts as a prequel to the main trilogy. It tells the story of a younger Nathan Drake uncovering a dark secret involving a lost Spanish expedition in Central America.