Ubisoft announces the release of the promised multiplayer update for Trials Fusion, allowing online play for up to eight players in RedLynx's racing game. This adds three new multiplayer modes and will be supported by global leaderboards. Here's word on the update, which will be followed by the release of some new DLC next week:

In Online Multiplayer up to eight players can face-off on next-gen consoles and Windows® PC and on Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft up to four players can go head to head. This update comes with three game selections that can be found in the new multiplayer lobby:

• Online X-Supercross mode: up to eight players compete on three random tracks, with one winner selected based on the highest score.
• Private Game mode: up to eight players pick which track they want to race on and can customize the race’s parameters with options including track gravity, bike’s speed and bike control.
• Private Game with Spectator: Players looking to watch online multiplayer can select the track and parameters for the race and invite eight other players to ride so they can watch the race. These matches can also be broadcasted using streaming platforms.

Online Multiplayer will also include a global leaderboard for Online X-Supercross times and record holders.

Next week Fire in the Deep, the fourth and biggest downloadable content pack yet, will be available. It will bring players 11 new tracks, five new achievements and trophies to unlock, 27 new track challenges and dozens of new editor objects. Season Pass holders will receive immediate access to Fire in the Deep when it is available on January 27 and riders without the Season Pass will be able purchase it for $4.99.

The Season Pass is still available for $19.99 and includes Fire in the Deep, all previous content packs and the final two pieces of DLC which will be released by March 2015.