It looks like the first details for the multiplayer component in the Last of Us has been leaked, and if this proves to be true, the multiplayer will definitely be a winner...According to a post from a Gamespot user, the multiplayer code for the game has been leaked. The user has managed to pull out a ton of details from the code, which you can check out below.
Overall Summary of the Multiplayer Leak:
- New feature called "Clans"
- The clan-based system and recruiting is essential to survive hordes of infected (possibly AI or player based clans)
- Possibly free-roam / Big open maps
- You can Craft weapons / Items in Multiplayer from all the supplies you gather
- The Multiplayer has certain random events (sort of like RDR) that happen in your playthrough. Some of which can threaten or help your clan
- The Multiplayer has mini-missions structured for you like surviving a certain amount of time, etc
- You can train Clan members (in what way, its still not clear)
- Depending on how well you train your clan members, you can do rescue missions to free hostages taken during the outbreak
- You'll need to gather supplies to survive (your clan can gather supplies too to be well equipped)
- You can aquire medicines / antibiotics from looting dead bodies throughout your playthrough
- You have 3 matches to complete a Mission (how this works its still unclear)
- Uncharted 3-like, Loadouts makes a comback
- Character Customization possibly back too
- list of usable items for crafting/weapons for MP (This is a bit Spoiler-ish, so be carefull)
***SPOILER***
- Crouching makes you more accurate by reducing weapon sway
- Mission performance determines how many people you gain or lose
- Mission performance also determines how many One-Use Boosters you earn
- You can spawn next to your teammates
- Boosters are back from UC3, but completeely redesigned and works in a colossaly different way (non-spammable and some are one-time use)
- There might be certain parts of the maps that are contaminated with viruses, you'll need to search/loot for masks or risk getting infected
- Your teammates / Clan members can get infected
Source: Gamespot
