The new patch is set to add a feature called Lab, which effectively functions as a virtual playlist with a series of unique gametypes. One such example is a mode that only allows players to use the T-Bolt and Pistole weapons. Anyone who's played the Unreal Tournament will be familiar with the concept, as Lab is Naughty Dog's take on the Mutator playlist.
In addition to Lab, Elimination Mode has been added to Uncharted 3. The concept of that is pretty simple: kill every other player until you're the last man (or woman) standing.
The rest of the patch adds a bunch of minor changes and fixes to the base game, and adds proper support for the Uncharted 3: Game of the Year Edition.
Here's everything that comes with the patch:
- The Lab returns and we begin the playlist with a T-bolt/Pistole-only map. We will be rolling out other game types as the year progresses. (The Lab will contain treasure drops from whatever the base game type is (the T-bolt/Pistole map is considered Team Deathmatch).)
- Elimination Mode has been added. (Elimination mode will contain treasure drops from Team Deathmatch.)
- Message of the Day returns – a daily message will pop up with news, tips, and other information.
- The following custom game settings are now available via a menu in Custom Game mode called "Advanced Settings: Respawn Time, Buddy Spawning toggle, Health Multiplier – by percentage, Sprinting toggle, Weapon Mode (Default, Basic Weapons, Pistols, RPG-7), Medal Kickbacks toggle, Boosters toggle, Grenade Throw Back toggle,
- If you leave a game, disconnect, or turn off your PS3 mid-game, it will be counted as a loss.
- Kill and deaths no longer count towards your career stats in Plunder and Team Objective modes
- The technical hooks to make the Game of the Year edition (EU) work properly with DLC were added
- In Team Deathmatch mode the Airstrip and London maps now are listed with "No Intro" variations. If these variations are selected you'll start those maps with no convoy events.
- The Long Ranger Medal can now be earned by achieving 3 kills at 50 meters in a match instead of 3 kills at 70 meters.
