Though it's not reflected on the TrackMania 2 Canyon Website, NADEO sends word that a new "Platform Pack" patch is now automatically available for their racing sequel that adds a new "Platform" game mode among other things. The goal of the new mode is to complete an entire track without the need to respawn, and this trailer (thanks Frans) shows how that works. Here's a description:

• 1 new game mode and solo campaign
• 23 new tracks
• Game mode available in editor for players to create their own Platform tracks
• Dedicated ranking for Platform players
• The King of the Ultimate Nightmare Challenge: first player to complete a full drive-through on the Ultimate Nightmare platform track with absolutely no re-spawn, can send the replay to Nadeo to see their achievement celebrated in an upcoming dedicated video on the ManiaPlanet Youtube channel

Update (2): After, a brief delay, this new pack is now available. Thanks Frans.