14 DAY TRIAL // After teasing owners of SSX on the PS3 and Xbox 360 platforms, EA has finally revealed that the latest update for the snowboarding simulator includes two special modes, in the form of the long-awaited multiplayer one, as well as a Freeride experience.
The new SSX came out at the beginning of the year, offering an intense snowboarding experience reminiscent of the previous titles from the franchise.
The game included all sorts of impressive modes, ranging from a single-player that tasked players with descending from the top of a variety of mountains, to an online experience that challenged them to set the fastest times on various descents.
Now, thanks to a free update for the game, EA brings two new modes that have been eagerly awaited by fans: a true multiplayer one and a special Freeride experience. Check out their descriptions below, courtesy of EA.
The first addition is 3-2-1-Go! Events. This brings true synchronous online multiplayer to SSX for the first time, allowing up to five riders to participate in either a Trick or Race heat. The rules for 3-2-1-Go! Race Events are simple - the first rider to cross the finish line wins. 3-2-1-Go! Trick Events introduce a countdown timer for the entire run, so the winner is determined by who can post the highest score and cross the finish line before the clock hits zero.
Next up is Freeride, a mode requested by players who wanted to enjoy a more leisurely run down the slope without having to worry about hitting a big Trick score or posting a fast Race time. Freeride is a single player experience that allows you to endlessly explore every inch of the massive mountains of SSX at your own pace and with your own style. There are no rules, no ghosts, no clock, no score and no other riders. In Freeride, it is just you, the mountain and your music.
Both new modes will appear in the game after owners apply the latest update that’s just been made available on the PS3 and Xbox 360 platforms.