G4 Preview: Killzone 3 Multiplayer Hands-On

G4 writes... "One of Guerilla’s main priorities was creating a more accessible multiplayer experience for Killzone 3. As the game’s lead multiplayer designer Martin Connor explained, it’s about making the game enjoyable for players of all skill and experience levels. The matchmaking system, which was built from scratch, is just one of the ways Guerilla has made Killzone 3 multiplayer more streamlined, as players no longer have to scroll through server lists to find a game to join."

[Cevapi88]

"Guerilla also showed off two of the new game modes entering the fray in Killzone 3. Operations is a more narrative mode that includes side-specific cutscenes, in which players will see their names appear above the characters’ heads, and a more narrative driven multiplayer experience. Guerilla Warfare is the much requested Killzone 3 version of team deathmatch."

"Operations was the standout though. The match we played was broken down into three section, each with a different objective that needed to be completed in the allotted time. Increasing the cinematic and story-based design of Operations are large-scale world events that may or may not be controlled by players."

now this is something to get excited about

[Domer25]

Let me make this easy for all of us-----------BUY IT.

seriously just buy it.

[captain-obvious]

this reminds me of RUSH in BFBC2
and i really like RUSH

day one

[Phantom_Slippers]

i Actually cant wait for this game to come out, ive been screaming better melee system and they have delivered, now im not expecting this to be game of the year because games that come out early in the year always get forgoten like for example last years GOTY awards... mw2 beat out killzone 2 which in my opinion is stupid because mw2 is completely unbalanced and killstreaks doesnt make you beastly...but also recieved how many patches after release date? like 8? now 9 cause people exposed a glitch to get free games on xbox live arcade market. how many times did killzone 2 get patches? 2 times and thats how you know you built a game right and its completely balanced out and not fan serviced...

[ALFAxD_CENTAURO]

Well said.

[TheBand1t]

Yes.

[KingKiff]

Yes to what?

[KingKiff]

Ok then lol...

[TheBand1t]

Just yes.

[Charazani]

This is the second time I've read the line...
"Another big addition that came out our player feedback from Killzone 2 is the new career system. There are five class, six weapons and six abilities per class, and now, players can choose how they want to upgrade their weapons and abilities with the skill points their earn during multiplayer."

Are they confirming 30 weapons for multiplayer? Or is that a mistake.

[DanyBrown]

sounds like it but how could they pack so much awesome in one game???

[Miraak82]

blueray

[heroprotagonist]

some of the weapons from each class are probably the same. But it definitely sounds like there will be more weapons.

[Biggest]

I'm glad. That was the one thing I complained about in Killzone 2. The lame trooper was the only one able to use multiple weapon types. Maybe they'll make it like MAG in that you can only have so many points for allotment. That would make for more balanced load-outs.

[writersblock]

Im gussing a few weapons will be on all classes like the M4 type main ISA rifle and the STA-52, same with pistols

But thats still 22 different guns

[CryofSilence]

It's most likely weapon overlap.

[telekineticmantis]

is it that all the multiplayer modes have atory and cutscenes or is it just operations. Out of that I got 1 Perks earned from single player will transfer into multiplayer, and can be shared with your squad. They have active maps that sometimes are controllable by players ex. Emp that disables Jetpacks or Gas grenades that cut off a section of the map. Awesome.

[Jeff257]

They definitely improved over KZ2. I played the MP in that for awhile but I dont really play it anymore. Most of my clan mates moved on to other games but with the new clan additions it should become something we will play a lot more. Anyway Im buying this on day one for both the SP and the much improved MP.

[Tangostarr]

Well this just jumped to my most anticipated game of 2011. I would have been happy with a few little improvements but this is just overwhelming! Damn it Guerilla, you get my hopes up and fulfill them, then you go out of your way to show me the little things I wanted were just the start and you had a whole bunch more goodies for your fans. I'm kind of stunned as the awesomeness just leaves me speechless. I want to play this soooo BADLY!

[tiamat5]

That is what I like about Sony's games. They usually evole and raise the bar higher instead of just being stagnant. KZ3 will be epic. Can't wait to steal my first mech from an opponent

[DA_SHREDDER]

I just hope they really fix teh controlz. LOL. Seriously that would be messed up if it sucked,, but I guess PSmove could save what could be considered a controversy.

[Jeff257]

Read the hands on article. They actually say that the controls feel "especially tight and smooth." Sounds like a big improvement over KZ2 to me.

[4cough]

No FFA? thats really weak.

[UP]

The addicting chirp is back!!!!!!!

[ivant]

It's more of a tweet then chirp. Where's da birdy, where's da birdy?!

[mmPete]

There are 6 weapons per class- does that mean it'll be like MAG where you choose a faction and can only use their weapons, or will you be able to change classes? Because a faction system can cause imbalance, and 6 weapons for a whole online career isn't that much... Can someone please clarify?

[Jeff257]

Their are only two sides to the conflict. Your either Helghast or ISA. The classes I expect will be like most other FPS games. Medic, Sniper, Assault, and others like those.

[Philaroni]

I'm so happy to hear there is matchmaking, this means there is a standard of playing as well, I think just about all my problems with KZ2 have been fixed, this game is going to be 'THE' online game for PS3 owners.

[Tripl3seis]

awesome cant wait i love killzone and killzone 3 is looking awesome thanks guerilla you guys are the best!!!!