Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced the release of UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves Game of the Year Edition, available exclusively for PlayStation3. The new Game of the Year Edition features the Blu-ray Disc of the award winning action-adventure shooter UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves, from critically acclaimed developer Naughty Dog Inc., as well as an expansive collection of downloadable content all for $49.99 and available in-stores on October 12, 2010.
In addition to the original Blu-ray Disk and commemorative Game of the Year packaging, the UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves Game of the Year Edition will also include downloadable bonus content through a PlayStationNetwork voucher code, featuring additional multiplayer maps and skins, multiplayer boosters, PlayStation Network Avatars, and stunning animated motion comics that will offer fans a richer and more enhanced gameplay experience at no additional cost. Additional bonus content includes:
· UNCHARTED: Drake’s Fortune Multiplayer Pack
· UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves Siege Expansion Pack
· PlayStation Heroes Skin Pack
· UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves Avatar Pack 1
· UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves Avatar Pack 2
· UNCHARTED Avatar Pack 3
· UNCHARTED Avatar Pack 4
· Currency Multiplier which grants Double XP up to level 10 in Multiplayer
· Golden Guns option for the AK-47 and the 92FS 9mm pistol for use in Multiplayer
· Early access to “Revenge” Booster
· UNCHARTED: Eye of Indra – Motion Comic Bundle (which includes Episodes 1-4 exploring a prequel storyline to the original UNCHARTED: Drake’s Fortune)
· UNCHARTED: Eye of Indra – Rika Raja and Daniel Pinkerton Character Skins
· Pinball Heroes – UNCHARTED for PSP (PlayStationPortable)
Since its launch in October 2009, UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves has sold over 3.8 million copies worldwide and received over 50 game of the year awards, setting an industry standard for technology innovation delivering the ultimate next-generation gameplay experience. Developed exclusively for the PS3 system, UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves is the sequel to UNCHARTED: Drake’s Fortune, following the story of Nathan Drake, a fortune-hunter with a shady reputation and an even shadier past, who embarks on a new journey to discover the truth behind the lost fleet of Marco Polo and the mythical Himalayan valley of Shambhala. Blending the art of cinema and gaming, players are immersed in a true cinematic experience with exhilarating action-packed events that are brought to life through a deep storyline, realistic human emotion, exotic locations, and stunning visual effects that are only possible on the PS3 system.
In addition to a rich single player experience, UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves also features robust online offerings to deliver a wide variety of gameplay options and endless unique experiences. Included are a competitive multiplayer mode that supports up to 10 players in a variety of heroes-versus-villain matches across seven different maps, and a cooperative multiplayer mode that allows up to three players to work together in order to accomplish a set of challenge-based objectives.