Showd0wn - described as an 'endgame challenge for experienced players' on the Ubisoft.
They feel that Ubisoft let them down again by not delivering the promised features. Showd0wn, Watch Dog 2's multiplayer mode, will be available for free across all platforms from April 17, 2017.
PC version blames easy anticheat, says its not installed, but it certainly is installed and service is running, also no errors in anticheat logs. Looks like all platforms and all regions are affected. This announcement made many players extremely angry. Right now its impossible to access any multiplayer modes, seasonal leaderboards, or premium content list. The rest of the game should be working properly and we hope you enjoy your experience in the open-world of Watch Dogs 2! You can play co-op by inviting friends through the game menu. Watch Dogs 2’s multiplayer allows other players to drop into your game at will and roam San Francisco with you. To eliminate that issue, seamless multiplayer is offline until we’re able to fix it. There’s currently an issue with the seamless multiplayer feature causing the game to lag and crash periodically. You can either get matchmade with another player, or join in on the fun with. The good news is that, for the time being, players who already got their hands on the game can still invite their friends and play co-op. Watch Dogs 2 features a seamless co-op mode where you can take on missions and explore San Francisco with a friend. However, judging by the manner in which the notification message is formulated, it’s safe to assume that Watch Dogs 2 won’t support multiplayer on launch day. The original Watch Dogs was a fascinating game for many reasons but not all of them good. The company hasn’t provided any details as to when exactly this feature will be supported again. Multiplayer Is Watch Dogs 2’s Most Underrated Feature.
Ubisoft recently disabled the multiplayer feature due to a series of technical issues. Watch Dogs 2 will be out for Xbox One players in just a few hours’ time, but there’s a major feature that won’t be available when the game is launched. Home › News › Watch Dogs 2 won’t support online multiplayer on launch day