Watch Dogs 2 Adds Co-op Multiplayer for Free

Two big additions for Watch Dogs 2 are just around the corner, and they're about to add a large number of new features to the Bay Area hacker adventure, including a new DedSec Operation and expansive new multiplayer modes.

Ubisoft has shared details regarding its content roadmap for Watch Dogs 2, and there's good news for all those who enjoyed their time in San Francisco. A four-player co-op mode known as Showdown is set to arrive for the game in April, and it'll be completely free. When Ubisoft released information about the Watch Dogs 2 season pass in 2016, Showdown was listed as a part of the No Compromise DLC package. However, the development team has now made the decision to launch this content for free, hoping that it will build up a sizeable player base for matchmaking purposes.

"We really wanted to have a great number of people to play the mode for a better challenge, better matchmaking time and quality, and a healthier, more active community," said Kris Young, the game's live producer. He continued on stating that the community feedback regarding multiplayer content also factored into the decision.

Watch Dogs 2 got highly praised by critics when it launched last year, but failed to set the sales charts alight. It's good to know that Ubisoft has taken this into account when it comes to Showdown mode, as trying to find other players via matchmaking would have been frustrating. If everyone gets the content for free, it's possible that people will come back to the game to check out the new mode.

Showdown mode will arrive to the game on April 17, a day ahead of the No Compromise DLC, which goes live on April 18. Ubisoft will show off the new content on its Twitch channel at 1PM ET on April 13.

Watch Dogs 2 is currently available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.