Uncharted 3 Week. COLLECTORS EDITION REVEALED

It's been a little more than a month since developer Naughty Dog broke the news about an Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception beta, but even then, all the team gave us was a set of dates. Today, Naughty Dog is giving us the whole, wonderful enchilada.

Below, you find every critical, nerdy detail and video flythrough you need to get ready for the Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta that's going live next month. I suggest you read it, study it, and go refresh yourself with the multiplayer of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves so that you don't look like a fool out there.

Uncharted 3's Airfield Map

When does the Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta start?
If you have the voucher from Infamous 2 or a PlayStation Plus subscription, June 28th. If you're what I like to call a "normie," July 4th.

When does the Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta end?
July 13th.

What's the Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta level cap?
Level 25, bro.

What modes are included in the Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta?
There are nine modes. Team Deathmatch (duh), 3-Team Deathmatch (three teams of two face off), Team Objective (complete the assigned goals), Free For All (kill everyone), Plunder (capture the treasure), High Stakes (gamble with your XP and cash), and three co-op modes I can't tell you about yet but swear I will blow them out this week.

Those modes sound cool. How many people can play in them?
Team Deathmatch, Team Objective and Plunder are 5v5. Three-Team Deathmatch is 2v2v2. Free for All and High Stakes are 8 players. Co-op ranges, but we'll get to that.

Which maps are in the Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta?
There's an airfield one and a French chateau. Both are multi-level with plenty to climb. They each pack dynamic events to keep the matches lively like attacking planes and collapsing structures. Check out our Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta map flythroughs to see the arenas.

What Uncharted 3 power plays are in the beta?
As touched on in the multiplayer reveal, Uncharted 3 packs power plays. These are one-minute events that'll occur in blowouts to give the losing team a fighting chance (although the winning team can benefit, too). The Uncharted 3 multiplayer packs four Power Plays.

• Marked Man - A person on the winning team is marked, and the losing team gets 3 points if they kill him. Meanwhile, the winning team gets double cash for each kill and a special medal if the Marked Man doesn't die.


• Cursed - The winning team sees all characters as skeletons and friendly fire is turned on. Each time the losing team gets a kill or the winning team kills one of its own, the losing team gets two points. Meanwhile, the winning team gets double cash for each member of the losing team killed.


• Exposed - The winning team's location is revealed to the losing team. The winning team gets double cash for each losing team member killed.


• Double Damage - Losing team inflicts double damage. Winning team earns double cash for each kill.

What boosters are available in the Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta?
Boosters -- equipable abilities that affect gameplay -- are back in Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception, but they've been revamped. When you choose one of these abilities and use it, you earn experience points for it. So, you're leveling up your profile and your abilities individually when you play the game. The Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta is going to feature eight boosters spread over two slots.

Booster Slot 1 Options

• Come Here - See the opponent that killed you on your radar until he or she dies.


• Retaliation - Spawn with the Power Weapon you were killed by.


• Cloaked - Opponents won't see you on the radar and you can't be heard.


• Weapon Expert - Gives you the ability to add additional mods to you weapons.

Booster Slot 2 Options

• Back in the Saddle - Reduces your respawn time.


• Bargain - Decreases the cost of Medal Kickbacks. (Special powers you set before the game and have to earn in a match.)


• Power Hunter - See the location of Power Weapons.


• Daredevil - When you taunt over a defeated opponent, you get extra ammo.

What Medal Kickbacks are in the Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta?
Before you start a match, you decide which Medal Kickback you want to use. When you're out there on the battlefield and start earning medals, you start building toward your kickback. Get the amount of medals needed to use the kickback, and you can pull off the uber-maneuver.

• Smoke Bomb - You vanish in a puff of smoke.


• Speedy G - You get a speed boost.


• RPG!!! - You instantly spawn an RPG.


• Cluster Bomb - One grenade explodes into multiple grenades.

What guns are in the Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta?
AK-47, G-Mal and the Dragon Sniper round out the long guns. Pistols are also included, and the above Medal Kickback confirms RPGs.

What Mods are in the Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta?
For your long guns, there are two -- clip size and Call Out (which shows the location of enemies). For the pistols, you can increase the total amount of ammo and the rate of fire for the Arm Micro.

What characters are in the Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta?
If you choose to be a hero, you can be Nathan Drake, Sully or a treasure hunter. If you're going to be a villain, you're a pirate. However, remember that you can customize the hell out of these characters. Shirts, hats, sunglasses, and more will help you make your avatar your own.

Doesnt everyone get a free month of PSN plus because of that PSN hack?

Doesnt everyone get a free month of PSN plus because of that PSN hack?

Shirokishi_

Cant wait, but the only thing that may need to be fixed is the booster 1 slots... ALL OF THEM.

on the surface it seems like theyre adding a little too much which will turn what was a simple but fun mp experience into a mess. i cant wait to play it to see how it all comes together.

Any booster OR weapon mod that involves revealing the location of an enemy just ruina this multiplayer. I'm expecting all of those Uncharted multiplayer people to complain to ND during the beta.

I don't even mind the kickbacks and power plays, but some of the boosters are just ridiculous.

on the surface it seems like theyre adding a little too much which will turn what was a simple but fun mp experience into a mess. i cant wait to play it to see how it all comes together.

madskills6117

cloaked + the call out weapon mod = overpowered, god like

seriously...

so they are doing the whole gambling thing huh?..and i heard it was suspose t0 be 6 per team but i guess they scraped that idea. the first 2 boosters in tier 1 might become a problemeboyishere

Any booster OR weapon mod that involves revealing the location of an enemy just ruina this multiplayer. I'm expecting all of those Uncharted multiplayer people to complain to ND during the beta.

I don't even mind the kickbacks and power plays, but some of the boosters are just ridiculous.

mD-

the complaining will be from people that wont even buy the final copy......

cloaked + the call out weapon mod = overpowered, god like

seriously...

mD-

The Call Out kind of sounds like how they do it in BFBC2, I don't have a problem with it if that's the case.

[QUOTE="mD-"]

Any booster OR weapon mod that involves revealing the location of an enemy just ruina this multiplayer. I'm expecting all of those Uncharted multiplayer people to complain to ND during the beta.

I don't even mind the kickbacks and power plays, but some of the boosters are just ridiculous.

eboyishere

the complaining will be from people that wont even buy the final copy......

[QUOTE="madskills6117"]

on the surface it seems like theyre adding a little too much which will turn what was a simple but fun mp experience into a mess. i cant wait to play it to see how it all comes together.

Chris_Williams

just like gears of war 2 was suppose to be bigger, better and more badass? adding more doesnt always make for a better experience when it comes to mp (see modern warfare 2 for more details). some of the changes look fine on paper but revealing enemy locations and disappearing for example are a little over the top. if the vast majority of people complained about SA the last time why even add it in another form? i wont even get into spawning with power weapons and such. i guess to each their own.

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[QUOTE="mD-"]

Any booster OR weapon mod that involves revealing the location of an enemy just ruina this multiplayer. I'm expecting all of those Uncharted multiplayer people to complain to ND during the beta.

I don't even mind the kickbacks and power plays, but some of the boosters are just ridiculous.

mD-

the complaining will be from people that wont even buy the final copy......

like that situitain (spelled wrong i know) awareness crap? i feel like they kept it but split it up into different categories...after everyone said it was groundbreaking...i will be on there forums during the beta

on the surface it seems like theyre adding a little too much which will turn what was a simple but fun mp experience into a mess. i cant wait to play it to see how it all comes together.

madskills6117

I agree.

On one hand its painfully depressing that theyre over complicating an awesome and simple MP experience but on the other hand I really want to see how theyve done.

I dont like the "Power Play" idea. Bad players shouldnt be rewarded, and good players should NOT be punished for being good. Hopefully the Beta helps balance this game. drakekratos

[QUOTE="madskills6117"]

on the surface it seems like theyre adding a little too much which will turn what was a simple but fun mp experience into a mess. i cant wait to play it to see how it all comes together.

Shirokishi_

I agree.

On one hand its painfully depressing that theyre over complicating an awesome and simple MP experience but on the other hand I really want to see how theyve done.

[QUOTE="drakekratos"]I dont like the "Power Play" idea. Bad players shouldnt be rewarded, and good players should NOT be punished for being good. Hopefully the Beta helps balance this game. mD-

Sounds good. Uncharted's a good game.

[QUOTE="mD-"][QUOTE="drakekratos"]I dont like the "Power Play" idea. Bad players shouldnt be rewarded, and good players should NOT be punished for being good. Hopefully the Beta helps balance this game. drakekratos

[QUOTE="mD-"][QUOTE="drakekratos"]I dont like the "Power Play" idea. Bad players shouldnt be rewarded, and good players should NOT be punished for being good. Hopefully the Beta helps balance this game. drakekratos

[QUOTE="mD-"][QUOTE="drakekratos"] Still dont like it. What if you're one kill away from getting a Medal you've been trying really hard to get, and then all of a sudden you're killed because your enemy has Double the health that you have. It's BS imo and shouldnt be in the game. drakekratos

[QUOTE="drakekratos"][QUOTE="mD-"] 1:00 is a long time in multiplayer games. They shouldnt be in the game at all IMO. Not even 10 seconds. It's BS. You shouldnt be put at a DISADVANTAGE because you are a good player and winning a game. Power plays are going to be 1:00 in total length too so they are done in very short bursts. Not saying I love the system, but there are more pressing issue about UC3's multiplayer that I'm concerned about.LombaxWarrior11

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[QUOTE="drakekratos"]mD-

Sounds good. Can't wait to give this a try. But some of the boosters kind of bother me and I can't say I like these Power Plays very much.

It's gonna be tons of fun though.

Need mics for that 2v2v2. Get mics, people! :xmrmusicman247

[QUOTE="mrmusicman247"]Need mics for that 2v2v2. Get mics, people! :xLombaxWarrior11

very true i usually bulldoze over people in UC2 :lol:

Does this mean that everyone will be able to play this, as we are all getting one free month for psn+?

Only two maps. xhawk27

[QUOTE="mrmusicman247"]Need mics for that 2v2v2. Get mics, people! :xLombaxWarrior11

[QUOTE="LombaxWarrior11"]

[QUOTE="mrmusicman247"]Need mics for that 2v2v2. Get mics, people! :xmrmusicman247

[QUOTE="mrmusicman247"][QUOTE="LombaxWarrior11"]No ned for mics, people are still going to completely suck at this game. Playing the MP in UC2 is like playing campaign on Very Easy. As long as you know what you're doing, you'll win. :D

LombaxWarrior11

[QUOTE="xhawk27"]Only two maps. LombaxWarrior11

[QUOTE="LombaxWarrior11"]

[QUOTE="xhawk27"]Only two maps. xhawk27

[QUOTE="xhawk27"][QUOTE="LombaxWarrior11"]In the beta? There's 4, The Village type one, the boat, the airship, and the town.

LombaxWarrior11

High Stakes sounds a lot like Black Op's wager matches.

I kinda like the idea behind the powerplays, but if there is no way to turn them off... yeah, I am going to dislike them. I dislike boosters or perks like I always have for non-singleplayer/rpg games, if I end up playing the beta, I will use the cloaked perk for sure.