14 DAY TRIAL // Uncharted 3 is going to receive a major update later this month, in the form of patch 1.11, which introduces the popular Lab mode that should spice things up in the multiplayer of the action adventure game.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves was the first game in the series to get a multiplayer mode, and Naughty Dog soon introduced the Lab in order to experiment different things with players online.
Now, after launching Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception last year and deploying lots of downloadable content for its multiplayer mode, developer Naughty Dog is set to release patch 1.11 this month, which marks the return of the Lab.
"First of all, we can hail the long anticipated return of the Lab,” said Naughty Dog community strategist Eric Monacelli. “However if your memory is fuzzy about what the Lab is, we first introduced it in Uncharted 2 multiplayer. The Lab is a playlist featuring a unique series of multiplayer game types that our designers have concocted that focus on, above all, being fun. We’re kicking things off with a T-bolt and Pistole only map. So once the patch drops later this month, log onto Uncharted 3 multiplayer and give it a whirl. Let the experiments begin.”
Update 1.11 for Uncharted 3 will be made available later this month and will add not just the Lab but also plenty of other changes to the multiplayer mode, while fixing issues that were experienced by European owners of the Uncharted 3: Game of the Year edition.
Before players install it, they're advised to upload their cinema files onto YouTube, as after applying the patch, the game will no longer recognize their files.
Check out the full list of changes included in Uncharted 3's Patch 1.11 below.
- 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. Expect a concrete release date for the new update to be announced soon.