Introducing SOCOM Pro: Special Game Types, New Weapons Included

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Introducing SOCOM Pro: Special Game Types, New Weapons Included

We’ve been keeping a secret here at Zipper Interactive – a hush-hush special bonus that players who purchase new copies of SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs are entitled to the moment they first play the game.

We call it “SOCOM Pro,” and you’ll first see mention of it when you open a brand new copy of SOCOM 4 on the back of the instruction manual. On that SOCOM Pro call-out, you’ll find a redemption code for use on the PlayStation Network that gets you… well, it gets you a whole bunch of super-cool things, really.

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SOCOM Pro shows its benefits immediately on launch day, April 19, as any player who purchases a new copy of SOCOM 4 receives exclusive access to all “Pro” Custom Game queues. Not only will these queues be ranked, but they’ll also be updated regularly over the entire lifespan of SOCOM 4 – so it’ll be the gift that keeps on giving for quite some time. Moreover, the first set of “Pro” Custom Game types will be the same fantastic rule sets that our diligent fans tested during our SOCOM 4 beta period. If you missed them in the beta, here’s what they are now:

  • Community Day Classic – Suggested by members of Zipper Community Day 2011, CDC offers a medley of different maps that support 8-vs-8 “Classic” variations on Suppression, Uplink, Last Defense and Bomb Squad with faster movement and no ranged explosives of any kind
  • Last Defense Run ‘n Gun – Our incredibly fast-paced deviation from our Last Defense gametype that includes speedier player movement, reduced weapon damage, and limitations to sub-machine guns and shotguns only
  • SCRUM – A Suppression mod that offers a “Classic” rules-inspired list of features that includes no respawn, no Sniper Rifles, no Concussion, Poison Gas, or Frag Grenades, higher damage and faster character movement
  • Sniper Alley – Another 8-vs-8 variation on “Classic” Suppression that boasts higher damage values and weapon restrictions that allow players access to only Smoke and Poison Gas Grenades, Shotguns, and of course, Sniper Rifles

Another sweet incentive for SOCOM Pro players is an exclusive pair of weapons that fans have been clamoring for: The M-16 (for Spec-Ops) and the AK-47 (for the Insurgents) assault rifles! Expect to see those within the first 30 days of SOCOM 4’s release.

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But these additions are just the beginning – we have plenty more planned for SOCOM Pro down the road including access to exclusive multiplayer maps, various co-op additions, dedicated leaderboards, and lots more. By the way, even if you don’t get a new copy of SOCOM 4 but find yourself playing it anyway, you can still gain access to SOCOM Pro by purchasing it from the PlayStation Store for a one-time fee of $14.99 (US) starting April 26.

We hope you enjoy the inclusion of our SOCOM Pro membership with all new copies of SOCOM 4 that will hit shelves April 19. Looking forward to seeing you reaping its rewards in game. Stay tuned to the SOCOM and PlayStation Blogs for future content updates!

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  • Well Mr. Dunham or Smash as I like to call you, heh. How you doing brother. I personally can’t wait for the game to drop tomorrow and the KB commercial with Rob and the other Seals is great but, I would really of liked to have seen some video shot on the new LCS2 Ship from the Port Authority Scene. With that ship going at 50 knots on the water with KB’s hair almost coming off, that would be epic. Love the commercials just a thought. Go Socom!

  • THIS IS NOT AN ONLINE PASS!

    Online pass is when you buy a used copy & you dont have access to the MP… at all w/o buying it for a fee.

    For SOCOM, buy the game NEW and you are REWARDED with some free stuff that value $15… later… IF you get the USED COPY… guess what… you still get to play all the ONLINE MODES as IS when the game LAUNCHED. Then if there are new stuff added and you feel like its worth it… you buy the other stuff… just like any DLC.

    So you can still RENT (and if you love it, buy it new), you can borrow your friends copy later, etc etc.

  • love this game sharp shoter is [DELETED] all Bosnians that play this socom4 add me .Bosnian84

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