With the UNCHARTED 3 Multiplayer Beta launching TODAY, Tuesday, June 28, we want to make everyone has full details! We’ve compiled a handy little UPDATED list of Frequently Asked Questions below. If you’ve got any other questions, let us know in the comments and we’ll answer what we can!
When can I start playing?
Tuesday, June 28, for all inFAMOUS 2 and current PlayStation Plus members, who all get early access to the UNCHARTED 3 Multiplayer Beta.
If you’re not an owner of inFAMOUS 2 or a current PlayStation Plus member, we’re opening the floodgates to the UNCHARTED 3 Multiplayer Beta for EVERYONE on Tuesday, July 5.
What time EXACTLY can I start playing?
When the PlayStation Store updates today. While we can’t guarantee an exact time the UNCHARTED 3 Multiplayer Beta will likely start propagating on the PSN Stores around the world at around 2:00 PM PDT (what time is that in my city?).
It may not be available right at that time, as there are a lot of things involved into making this happen, so please be patient if you don’t spot it immediately. Keep an eye out on the Naughty Dog Twitter and we’ll update as soon as we know it’s gone live.
When does the Beta end?
The UNCHARTED 3 Multiplayer Beta will end on Thursday, July 14.
What modes and maps are available?
Throughout the three weeks of the Beta, we’ll be rotating through a variety competitive and co-op gametypes, along with access to three different maps.
| June 28 to July 3 | Gametypes: Team Deathmatch, Plunder, Three Team Deathmatch, Hardcore, Co-op Arena Maps: Airstrip, Chateau |
| July 4 to July 9 | Gametypes: Team Deathmatch, Free For All, Team Objective, Hardcore, Co-op Hunter Maps: Airstrip, Chateau |
| July 10 to July 14 | Gametypes: Team Deathmatch, Plunder, Three Team Deathmatch, Hardcore, Co-op Adventure, Co-op Arena Maps: Airstrip, Yemen |
Wait, what’s the Hardcore gametype and why haven’t I heard about this yet?
We’re revealing a brand new competitive gametype with today’s update – one that has been specifically requested by many members in our community!
The Hardcore gametype is Team Deathmatch stripped down to the core basics – no Boosters, no Medal Kickbacks, and no Power Plays. Weapon Mods are still available – be sure to head to the UNCHARTED 3 Multiplayer Beta discussion forum and let us know what you think about how Weapon Mods feel within this gametype, along with anything else that you want to tell us!
Can you tell me more about a specific gametype or map?
Since we revealed our first look at UNCHARTED 3 multiplayer back in April, we’ve put together a bunch of videos that provide a good sneak peek at the majority of what is included in the Multiplayer Beta. We’ve compiled those videos into a handy UNCHARTED 3 Multiplayer YouTube playlist embedded below:
Can you tell me about any of the Boosters, Medal Kickbacks, and Weapon I can expect in the Beta?
Sure thing! Here goes…
| Competitive Booster Slot 1 | |
| Come Here | See the opponent that killed you within a specified distance until they die |
| Endurance | Decrease sprint recovery time |
| Cloaked | Opponents will not see your player arrow and you are difficult to hear |
| Weapon Expert | Add one additional MOD slot to all pistols |
| Competitive Booster Slot 2 | |
| Power Hunter | See the location of Power Weapons within a specified distance |
| Daredevil | Taunt over an opponent’s body to receive ammo |
| Back in the Saddle | Respawn time reduced by a specified time |
| Bargain | Decrease Medal Kickback cost |
| Competitive Medal Kickbacks | |
| RPG!!! | Spawns an RPG |
| Speedy G | Speed boost |
| Smoke Bomb | Vanish in a puff of smoke |
| Militia Man | No reloading |
| Cluster Bomb | One grenade explodes into multiple |
| Disruption | Nearby enemies cannot see player arrows |
| Creepy Crawler | Transform into a swarm of spiders |
| Co-op Booster Slot 1 | |
| Scoped In – Co-op | Reduced pain wobble while scoped in |
| Regeneration – Co-op | Recover from wounds faster |
| Beast Mode – Co-op | Move faster with heavy objects |
| Co-op Booster Slot 2 | |
| Monkey Man – Co-op | Increase traversal speed |
| Bargain – Co-op | Decrease Medal Kickback cost |
| Back in the Saddle – Co-op | Respawn time reduced by a specified time |
| Co-op Medal Kickbacks | |
| Militia Man – Co-op | No reloading |
| Team Medic | Heal yourself and teammates |
| Speedy G – Co-op | Speed Boost |
| Mega Bomb – Co-op | One massive grenade explosion |
| Army of Three | Doubles the damage of all players within a specified distance |
Weapon Mods
- Accuracy
- Blindfire Accuracy (Co-op only)
- Call Out
- Clip Size
- Max Ammo
- Reload Speed
- Scope Zoom (Co-op only)
Will Power Plays be active? What weapons will I have? What characters can I choose to play with? Will I be able to customize them? And Emblems?
Power Plays are active, so if you’re in a match that is decidedly lopsided, you’ll get to experience it. As far as weapons, we’ve got a good range of sidearms and long guns to use and unlock in the beta, such as the AK-47, G-MAL, Para – 9, M9 and more! You’ll only get to choose between a few characters, but you’ll have access to a limited set of customization options to personalize your character on both the Heroes and Villains team. You can also check out our Emblem editor and create your own custom emblems.
Can I play in Stereoscopic 3D and/or use split-screen?
YES! Yes, you can. But not at the same time.
Can I see my Facebook Friends list?
Yes, all of your Facebook Friends that have linked their Facebook account via their PS3 will appear on the Facebook Friends list in our multiplayer menu. Feel free to send them an invite to play the UNCHARTED 3 Beta!
Can I upload videos and photos to Facebook or YouTube?
No, that functionality is not available during the Beta.
Will my Beta progress or unlocks carry over to the final game?
No, what happens in the UNCHARTED 3 Multiplayer Beta stays in the Beta, however we’ve lined up some killer rewards for the retail version of UNCHARTED 3 if you keep playing in the Beta:
- Download the UNCHARTED 3 Beta and receive the exclusive UNCHARTED 3 PSN Beta Tester Avatar!
- Complete 10 matches in every mode of Competitive Multiplayer and receive the Exclusive Beta Decal Pack 1!
- Complete 5 matches in every mode of Co-operative Multiplayer and receive the Exclusive Beta Decal Pack 2!
- Complete 4 Treasure Sets and receive the Treasure Hunter’s Starter Pack!
- Rank up to level 25 in the Beta and receive a handsome reward of in-game cash on day one!
Is there a level cap in the Beta?
Yes, it’s currently set to level 25.
Can I check my UNCHARTED 3 Multiplayer Beta stats on NaughtyDog.com?
Stay tuned – we’ve got some cool things in store for NaughtyDog.com real soon. We’ll keep you updated on the Naughty Dog blog as soon as we can reveal more.
I like/hate something in the Beta OR I think I found a bug – where do I tell you about this?
Let us know on the UNCHARTED 3 Multiplayer Beta forum in the NaughtyDog.com Community Forums.
We can’t stress this enough – please, please, PLEASE post in the UNCHARTED 3 Multiplayer Beta forum with your thoughts, complaints and suggestions! Your forum feedback was critical in finalizing the UNCHARTED 2 multiplayer modes between Beta and the final retail version. We absolutely want your feedback this time around as well. You will help us make a better multiplayer game.
UPDATE: We’ve made a temporary change the to the gametypes – we’ve taken out Plunder to investigate an issue and replaced it with Free For All
I keep getting session error messages…
HelP!!! (cries) I downloaded it but it wont let me play a Game!!!
Probably should’ve made the beta ‘code only’ lol…I bet the servers are getting pounded right now.
This BETA keeps freezing up my system!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone else getting “Error initializing session manager” when they hit the start button?
Add me on psn if your playing uncharted 3 beta :D
Same arror message… It always happens on these betas. I knew it was going to happen to this one since almost everyone with a PSN account in the US got the beta if they were registered before the attack. Plus everyone who bought the inFAMOUS 2 also got in. So basically at least 80%+ of PSN users in the US and even outside the US got in.
But it should be resolved soon as it is the beta. For the moment just do the basic spamming of it until you get in.
IT WONT WOOOOOOOOOOORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s the system freezing that is really bothering me
Bummer – Error Initializing Session Manager….
booo…”error intializing session manager”. Looks like I wont be playing the beta today.
pfff im downloading motor storm multiplayer demo meanwhile
@204 yea but even when I spam my ps3 just freezes, and even if I get in before I can even get into a match it says disconnected from psn
beta is broken right now….
I keep getting “Error Initializing Session Manager”
Update: now I can’t even sign back into my psn on my system
i’m getting an “Error initializing session manager” pop-up every time i try and start the beta.
I downloaded it but it keeps saying error.. Why does it keep doing that????? :(
now its crashing my psn to the point of freezing the system as my friends list loads and or when i try to sign back in…wow, its the welcome back scene all over again.
@#216 Same here, I can’t sign back into my psn at all……..
This sucks..
I expected this kind of a flood to screw up the servers.
It’s millions of people tryna eat at the same restaurant. Its over crowded and can’t serve the amount of ppl tryna play at once.
and now my screens frozen. . .lovely. . .
Got to play 1 round of co-op , game play is nice … although these error messages do suck .. Can’t wait for the release game itself is looking awesome.
If Naughty Dog doesn’t get this fixed by tomorrow, I hope they give us an extra day of the beta. I know thay don’t owe us anything, and a beta is an awesome treat anyways…but its only fair to everyone who can’t get online right now.
I downloaded the Beta, and when the game tells me to PRESS START an error comes up! I hope they fix this soon, and have the beta last a bit longer since knowing Betas in the past, they are never perfect.
No one can get online because EVERYONE is trying to get online.
I think this is probably the most problematic beta of all time LOL.
All time? Haven’t been gaming very long have we? LoL
Im in but,nobody seems to be on matchmaking what the hell?
I am blaming Joystiq, they just told everyone it is available, so as kids are getting home, and people from work on the EAST COAST servers are getting slammed. I hope things will be much better when I get home.
3 more hour to go, can’t wait, also Naughty Dog love the video and I was really enjoying that BU sweatshirt, I am alumni myself class of 2003. Boston University woot, woot.
I will see you all online. I planning on getting level 25, before Beta ends.
I’m in too but also no one in matchmaking
I’ll wait until tomorrow morning and try the beta. The servers are getting hammered. It would be nice if they had planned in advance to have extra servers to handle the load….
Id like to see ND Network usage right now. :)
See you tomorrow all.
i can get into matchmaking, but it just says “finding player…” like 10 times, havnt found any other players yet:(
has anyone actually been able to play a game yet?
Naughty Dog has announced some news that will get every Uncharted 3 fun excited.
The beta is now back up and running, enjoy! Also Naughty Dog noted that if your PS Plus runs out during the beta, you can still play.
Source:
Naughty_Dog Naughty Dog
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@Jamesw1400 Seeing some reports that players are starting to get in, but I don’t have official word internally that everything is A-OK yet.
its working…
@MegaMonkeyChunk You havent beta tested a lot of games have you?
Anyway I admit this must be very chaotic to bring down PSN for some users. What Naughty Dog should have done is:
1. Have a Phase 1 Beta that includes the pre-order of inFAMOUS 2 only. Once you have that increase your server side
2. Have a Phase 2 Beta that includes PS Plus members before the Welcome Back incentive
3. Include all PS Plus members
4. Include all members in an OPEN Beta.
Anyway night all. I’ll play this tomorrow after work, I’ve crashed a PS3 before trying to get into a beta and I’m not about to repeat that.
Working but not getting in any games.
Who wants to party up because I’m having a very hard time finding players.
If it’s working them how come I’m stuck in the matchmaking section waiting for players?
i love the Uncharted TV its really a neat idea and i hope it gets updated alot during the full release
also hope you guys manage to get the servers running better :) cant wait to dive in this
ALERT!!!!!!!!! ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Calling all PSN fans, Uncharted 3 beta is now up and available I’ve been searching for a match for half an hour now and have not found a single player. My PSN account is mcm6117. Search me up to play, this is not a joke. I repeat all PSN report to Uncharted 3 beta as soon as possible, fight the “Failed to Connect,” sign untill you get in. ALERT!!!!!!!!! ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I feel like the only one not getting errors plus others are also still downloading, I can’t get into a game because it ain’t finding anything. So I try later
IT WORKS PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!
SEND ME A FRIEND REQUEST TO PLAY CO-OP.
NOT FINDING ANY PLAYERS
how can everyone be trying to play, yet no one can find a player?
I’m in matchmaking but can’t find any players. What do?