Uncharted 3 Patch Adds New Multiplayer Map, Unlocks All DLC

Uncharted 3 graced the PlayStation 3 just two year ago, and while the majority of players came to the game for its grandiose single-player offerings, Naughty Dog’s multiplayer features grabbed a significant audience. The competitive side of the vertical shooter was unlike anything else on the market, and somehow, the community still thrives. Community strategist Eric Monacelli appreciates those who still sink hours every week into the big exclusive, and according to his post on the PlayStation Blog, both new and old maps have been given without charge to this group.

A major patch has just been released celebrate the game’s second year, which includes a new map called Dry Docks and all the previously released DLC maps for free. Lead game designer Robert Cogburn explained a bit more about why Dry Docks never made it into the core game.

“Making games is very time consuming, so you cut things when it makes sense,” he said. “It made sense to prevent our art team from investing time into the multiplayer version of Dry Docks to match the level of quality we adhere to at Naughty Dog — therefore the Dry Docks map was cut.”

The Last of Us might turn out to be Naughty Dog’s most successful release, but the Uncharted franchise is obviously still kicking. Check out the full list of patch notes below if you plan on jumping back in.

Maps

· All DLC maps are now available to download for free! Go to the in-game store and download the Flashback Map Pack 1, 2, and Drake’s Deception Map Pack.

· Dry Docks makes its triumphant debut and is available in all competitive playlists and custom games!

Co-op

· Old Quarter map has been added to Co-op arena mode.

· The drop rate for all co-op treasures has been increased.

· Old Quarter has been removed from the Hunter Arena playlist.

Weapons

· Hipfire accuracy has been greatly reduced on all weapons, along with the angle and distance at which the auto lock engages. But Blindfire from cover has not been changed.

· Increased recoil on the M9.

· Decreased recoil on FAL-SS.

· Rate of Fire mod has been decreased on the M9, Arm Micro, and KAL-7.

· The recoil of the last round fired in a G-MAL burst has been significantly reduced.

· The burst delay and recoil have been reduced on the Raffica.

· The accuracy mod on the Raffica has been slightly improved.

· The recoil has been reduced on the Tau Sniper and the weapon does not automatically scope.

· The rate of fire mod has increased effectiveness for the Tau Sniper.

Gameplay

· Sprint maneuverability moderately reduced.

· Mega Bombs and Cluster Bombs can no longer be thrown back (competitive mode only).

· The Marked Man power play now occurs when a team is up 8 kills instead of 6.

· The Exposed power play occurs when a team is up 10 kills instead of 8, and the range that player names appear has been reduced from 40 meters to 20.

· The Double Damage power play now occurs when a team is up 15 kills instead of 10, and the damage the losing team does is only x1.5 instead of x2.

· Deathmatch has been removed from Team Objective.

· Increase score limit in three-team Deathmatch from 20 to 25.

· Increase score limit of free-for-all from 15 to 20.

· Multiple steps have been added during the matchmaking process to help find games with lower ping. Wait times to find matches during off peak hours may increase.

Medal Kickbacks

· The Medal Kickback Creepy Crawler now costs 12 medals and lasts for 25 seconds.

· Quick Boom now costs 12 medals and lasts for 12 seconds.

· Explosives now costs 5 medals.

Boosters

· Slot 1 now has Kickback Endurance, Ammo Award, Bargain, and Team Safe

· Slot 2 now has Beast Mode, Regeneration, Explosive Expert, and Explosive Shell Expert.

· Bargain paid booster cost increase from $100k to $250k.

· PING paid booster cost increase from $100k to $250k.

New 3rd Buddy Boosters

· Cutter — Cutter KAL-7 — Jade Para 9 — Sugar Buddy

· Eddie — Eddie’s AK — Jade Para 9 — Booty Buddy