To the delight of Uncharted fans around the world, Sony and Naughty Dog have recently lifted the lid on the details surrounding the multiplayer portion of the highly-anticipated Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception. While tidbits of the game’s multiplayer mode have making the rounds across the net as of late, today we get an official press release listing the exact features you can expect.
Accompanying the details is a debut trailer and slew of new screens showcasing the multiplayer component in action which we of course highly recommend that you check out.
Now, here are the details in bullet point form straight from the press release:
• Uncharted 3 provides online players with a unique Action-Adventure multiplayer experience, applying the cinematic quality of the single-player campaign to the multiplayer mode with explosive adventure, interactive environments based on the same vibrant locations found in the single-player campaign, and big set pieces that deliver intense moments to competitive play.
• Uncharted 3 introduces a brand new collection of competitive multiplayer modes to offer a robust set of unique online gameplay options, such as six-player Three Team Deathmatch for 2 vs. 2 vs. 2 gameplay or eight-player Free For All. Popular Team Deathmatch mode also returns supporting up to 10 players for 5 vs. 5 gameplay.
• New and improved customization features give players a variety of options to create their own unique play style, including four load out slots allowing players to pick among starting long gun and sidearm options, two upgradable booster slots, one paid booster slot, and weapon modifications allowing for thousands of combinations. Player characters are also completely customizable through hundreds of mix-and-match items, while customizable character emblems represent players throughout online play.
• A new inherent player balancing system ensures that matches stay competitive. Matchmaking is based on player levels, unique Power Plays reward the winning team with increased cash opportunities while providing the losing team with an opportunity to close the gap, and new gameplay modes such as Overtime or Sudden Death increase the intensity between two evenly matched teams in the closing moments of a heated match.
• Team up with friends using the Buddy System in competitive play to use unique buddy boosters and create opportunities where working together will help earn additional cash. This unique system gives players who work together an advantage over other opponents.
• The hunt for treasure continues. Players can collect treasures from all game modes – some far more rare than others. Completing treasure sets will unlock unique items in-game.
• Earn Medals and powerful Kickback rewards based on performance that are designed to give you increased combat proficiency.
• Expanded multiplayer features including the ability to join late to games already in progress; as well as two-player split-screen supporting two separate PSN logins, which allows for more flexibility when playing with friends.
• Enhanced Cinema feature introduces a suite of new editing tools—including an added rewind—giving players the freedom to create highlight reels and upload clips to popular social media sites YouTube and Facebook from directly within the game.
• Deep social media integration including new UNCHARTED TV highlighting the best user generated content and videos from YouTube.
Pretty impressive list, eh? Of course, if you’re interested in checking out the multiplayer component in Uncharted 3, you can get yourself a taste of the action by participating in the open beta come June 28, 2011. Or, if you’re feeling all special-like, you can gain early access via your PlayStation Plus membership or by picking up a specially-marked copy of inFAMOUS 2.
No official word on exactly when early access will be granted or how long the multiplayer beta will last, but we’ll of course keep you posted on those details as they emerge.
Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception is set to launch exclusively on the PlayStation 3 November 1, 2011. Which of the game’s multiplayer features are you the most excited about?
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