Uncharted 3's Free Multiplayer Proves That People Don't Like Paying

Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception’s free multiplayer component has been downloaded more than 350,000 times since it launched at the end of February. The cheap and cheerful client – which gives you complimentary access to online play up to Level 15 – is funded by tiered payment options, which allow you to unlock the remainder of the component for a fee.

Currently, you’ll need to splash out $4.99 to raise the level cap to 25, while $19.99 will remove all limitations entirely. In addition, you can add the co-op arena mode for $9.99, while co-op adventure will cost you $11.99. Alternatively, you can buy the full game (including its single player component) for the much more cost-effective $39.99.

If you haven’t played Drake's latest adventure yet, then we recommend going with the latter option. After all, you won't need to raid a tomb to afford it.