We’ve been keeping a secret here at Zipper Interactive – a hush-hush special bonus that players who purchase new copies of SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs are entitled to the moment they first play the game.
We call it “SOCOM Pro,” and you’ll first see mention of it when you open a brand new copy of SOCOM 4 on the back of the instruction manual. On that SOCOM Pro call-out, you’ll find a redemption code for use on the PlayStation Network that gets you… well, it gets you a whole bunch of super-cool things, really.
SOCOM Pro shows its benefits immediately on launch day, April 19, as any player who purchases a new copy of SOCOM 4 receives exclusive access to all “Pro” Custom Game queues. Not only will these queues be ranked, but they’ll also be updated regularly over the entire lifespan of SOCOM 4 – so it’ll be the gift that keeps on giving for quite some time. Moreover, the first set of “Pro” Custom Game types will be the same fantastic rule sets that our diligent fans tested during our SOCOM 4 beta period. If you missed them in the beta, here’s what they are now:
- Community Day Classic – Suggested by members of Zipper Community Day 2011, CDC offers a medley of different maps that support 8-vs-8 “Classic” variations on Suppression, Uplink, Last Defense and Bomb Squad with faster movement and no ranged explosives of any kind
- Last Defense Run ‘n Gun – Our incredibly fast-paced deviation from our Last Defense gametype that includes speedier player movement, reduced weapon damage, and limitations to sub-machine guns and shotguns only
- SCRUM – A Suppression mod that offers a “Classic” rules-inspired list of features that includes no respawn, no Sniper Rifles, no Concussion, Poison Gas, or Frag Grenades, higher damage and faster character movement
- Sniper Alley – Another 8-vs-8 variation on “Classic” Suppression that boasts higher damage values and weapon restrictions that allow players access to only Smoke and Poison Gas Grenades, Shotguns, and of course, Sniper Rifles
Another sweet incentive for SOCOM Pro players is an exclusive pair of weapons that fans have been clamoring for: The M-16 (for Spec-Ops) and the AK-47 (for the Insurgents) assault rifles! Expect to see those within the first 30 days of SOCOM 4’s release.
But these additions are just the beginning – we have plenty more planned for SOCOM Pro down the road including access to exclusive multiplayer maps, various co-op additions, dedicated leaderboards, and lots more. By the way, even if you don’t get a new copy of SOCOM 4 but find yourself playing it anyway, you can still gain access to SOCOM Pro by purchasing it from the PlayStation Store for a one-time fee of $14.99 (US) starting April 26.
We hope you enjoy the inclusion of our SOCOM Pro membership with all new copies of SOCOM 4 that will hit shelves April 19. Looking forward to seeing you reaping its rewards in game. Stay tuned to the SOCOM and PlayStation Blogs for future content updates!
Love all socom games best games ever all of them i thin they need to meak socom in Ex yougoslavia becase ther was us special forces in ther in 1992 in was against Srbia that will be one good game maps will be crazy .
Cool. I still got the game pre-ordered @ Amazon!
i can’t wait. i’ve got the Full Deployment Edition pre-ordered at Amazon
pretty sick
MAG 2 is going to be awesome and I love that it’s 3rd person now!
Thats [DELETED]! Even EA charges less!!
This is not socom. MAG + COD = socom 4
Yes those guns need a serious upgrade because they look like they can do more with more advanced parts!!!!\\\\>>>***;)$$$$$
Socom 4 failed before it even hit store shelves. You people thought you really were making a good game that you let reviewer review your game early.. You people have no talent, just do socom like they all were,.. you know with realism instead of all the flash and stupid corny story. Just release Socom 2 HD multiplayer if you guys are even capable of that.
Can’t wait fo this! I love the M16 and AK47! :D
It just doesn’t get any better than This!! Thanks Everyone at Zipper for committing yourself to the franchise so Loyally, like Most of Your Fans out Here, in the Game, Kickin @55!
No love for the m14…
I love the Socom 4 beta but This is pretty weird. Pro is a one time fee of 15$ bucks to get dlc like maps and guns and game modes but free for early adopters? This seems like alot, but is it just pre-paying for all the dlc down the line?
Pro is free if you buy the game new. You only pay for it if you want to gain its benefits with a version of the game that wasn’t purchased new (ie, you’re renting it or bought it used and want to access the SOCOM Pro content)
Content for SOCOM 4 Pro is also unique. You’re not pre-paying or preparing for other DLC down the road, you’re accessing specific Pro Content.