Official PC ports now require a background service for DualSense controller features. Xatab’s repack removes this dependency while retaining full controller support (including gyro and adaptive triggers, thanks to generic DirectInput wrappers).
To understand the phenomenon, we must first define the terminology. An "exclusive" in the repack scene typically means the release was either commissioned or first distributed through a specific closed community (e.g., a private torrent tracker like RuTracker or a dedicated Discord server). The Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection xatab exclusive is a repack of the full game, including both Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, packaged into a single, self-contained installer.
Key characteristics of this specific release include:
One might ask: "Why not just download the clean Steam files and apply a crack separately?" The answer lies in the user experience. The Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection xatab exclusive is famous for its installer wizard, which runs on a custom-built backend (often based on Inno Setup).
The official Legacy of Thieves Collection requires a whopping 126 GB of free SSD space. For gamers with data caps, slow internet, or smaller SSDs, this is prohibitive. The Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection Xatab Exclusive traditionally compresses this down to approximately 48 GB to 55 GB for download.
What justifies the "exclusive" moniker? Several unique touches: