It has been announced today that PlayStation Plus subscribers who reside in Europe will get the chance to experience Uncharted 3’s competitive multiplayer prior to the game’s launch on November 2. The Uncharted 3 competitive multiplayer experience will also be available to PS Plus subscribers in South Africa, The Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.
The announcement was made by European Product Manager of Sony Computer Entertainment, Phil Lynch, via the EU PlayStation blog.
There is however one massive bonus to participating – whatever progress you make during the competitive multiplayer experience will carry over into the final retail copy of Uncharted 3.
“This is a great way to get a head start on leveling up your Uncharted 3 multiplayer profile – Naughty Dog have made sure that key aspects of your progress during the competitive multiplayer experience, will carry over into the final retail copy of Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception.” Lynch commented.
Lynch concluded by saying, “Naughty Dog have been working really hard to blow you away with the Uncharted 3 multiplayer experience – they can’t wait to flip the switch for PlayStation Plus users in Europe, South Africa, The Middle East, Australia and New Zealand..”
The Uncharted 3 competitive multiplayer experience will go online for PlayStation Plus subscribers on Wednesday October 5, 2011.