By Jake Doolin
Naughty Dog has shared some new info on the upcoming, and likely final, piece of DLC for The Last of Us. Titled the "Grounded Bundle" this upcoming DLC is aimed at players of the game's multiplayer mode. The bundle is free to those with a season pass, people without though will have to pay for the individual components.
Included in the pack is four new maps, collectively called "Reclaimed Territories." The four maps are called Capital, Wharf, Water Tower, and Coal Mine. Capital is set in Boston, Wharf takes place in the campaign were Joel meets Robert. Water Tower is located in Lincoln, Pennsylvania while Coal Mine take place in Colorado. These maps will cost $9.99.
There are new guns available in the "Survivalist Weapon Bundle", as well, priced at $5.99. Weapons include The Double Barrel (shotgun), Specter (silenced assault rifle), Launcher (RPG), and Enforcer (pistol).
Two survival skill bundles will also be offered. The first, called "Professional Survival Skills," can be purchased for $3.99. This bundle includes 'Bomb Expert' (which explodes the players bombs faster), 'Damage Maker' (marks any enemies you hit), 'Executioner' (more parts are earned for shiv and special execution kills), and 'Gunslinger' (the player gets more pistol ammo).
The second "Situational Survival Skills" is also available for $3.99. This pack includes 'Awareness' (gives players the ability to spot enemy nametags), 'Scavenger' (automatically picks up supplies and ammo), 'Agility' (players can vault, climb, and move while crouching), and 'Fortitude' (players will take longer to bleed out).
For those still playing the campaign the "Grounded Bundle"will include a "Grounded Mode"that amps up the difficulty. When discussing this mode Naughty Dog's Eric Monacelli stated that, "The A.I is relentless, smart, and brutal, and survival will be near impossible. 'Completed Grounded Mode' might be one of the most difficult Trophies you'll ever earn."
In addition, every player will receive a new weapon for free called the 'Full-Auto Rifle.' No release date has been set for the DLC but signs point to sooner rather then later.
Source: IGN
