The process permanently altered the biology of the ship's passengers and crew, with blue skin coloration and long lifespans, but left them with little to no memory of their previous lives.

[3] Uldren Sov's species, the otherworldly Awoken, is inspired by depictions of mythological humanoid beings such as elves, vampires, ghosts, and angels in popular culture.

He was meant to be a constant guide for the player throughout Destiny's campaign and is an expert for traveling around the universe, but harbors a deep distrust of the Guardian faction or the Last City they are sworn to protect.

[7] During the initial audition, he was instructed to jump on a stool, wave a gun prop he is provided with, and read his lines while the developers attempted to capture his performance from different camera angles.

[7] O'Neill recalled that the character's original personality was pitched as a "Han Solo, space thief kind of guy" who keeps to the himself and shuns mainstream society.

Uldren and the Scorned Barons are stopped by Cayde-6 and Petra Venj, a trusted aide of Queen Mara, and incarcerated in the Prison of Elders until the events of Forsaken.

When Cayde-6 arrives at the prison to stop them during the prologue segment of Forsaken, Uldren work together with the Barons to destroy Cayde-6's Ghost, eliminating his ability to be revived.

He encounters The Spider, a Fallen leader in the Tangled Shore region, who arranged for the concealment of his identity and gave him new clothing which shrouds his face in public.

In Season of the Hunt, the Crow saves a renowned Warlock named Osiris, who lost his Ghost and as a result his ability to wield the Light and to be revived from death, from a new Hive threat at the Spider's direction.

She traps herself in a massive crystal, and offers a bargain with Mara Sov and the Guardians for her personal benefit in exchange for the safe return of the real Osiris.

Post-release seasonal content for Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, revealed that the Crow still struggles with the effects of her psychic invasion and the memories of his past misdeeds.

[12] A collectible statue created by Level52 Studios, which depicts Uldren Sov as he appears prior to his death and resurrection, was offered for sale on Bungie's online store in 2018.

[14][2][7] The character's in-universe death, subsequent resurrection and lack of screen time for over 2 years of Destiny 2 post-release content gradually generated player interest in his activities and whereabouts.

[1][15] Popular fan theories about Uldren, which relied on lore entries that hinted at his post-resurrection activities, were widely circulated among player communities prior to the release of Destiny 2: Beyond Light and attracted attention from video game journalists.

[16][17][18] The character's redemption arc and transition from a villain to a tragic hero, which commenced from his appearance in Season of the Hunted, has been lauded by critics and highlighted as a notable example of the improved storytelling offered by the post-release content of Destiny 2.

[14][19][20][21][22] Phil Hornshaw from GameSpot praised Bungie's approach to have the Crow's character development unfold within the gameplay segments and cutscenes of Destiny 2 itself, as opposed to being confined to background lore which was a common practice in the past.

[20] In an article published by Game Informer in March 2021, Liana Ruppert said Uldren's villainous actions in Forsaken was the turning point for the series' narrative, and that the thematic conceit of a split between two different personalities as part of the same body was "powerful and expertly done".

[2] Ruppert said that the developers' storytelling efforts managed to change her mind about the character, as she grew fond of his new identity as the Crow and sympathized with his determination to perform good deeds, which is contrasted by the deep loathing she had of his previous incarnation as Prince of the Awoken.

Gabriele Cuscino from IGN Italia considered it to be a natural continuation of his redemption arc from a broken character that was shaped by the years he spent living in the shadow of Mara Sov, his unhealthy emotional dependency on their relationship, and by the emptiness left by his perceived loss of his sister.