Dying Light will be receiving a new standalone expansion next year titled Bad Blood. The expansion is essentially a Battle Royale mode, thereby adding a much requested PvP feature to the zombie-killing game. It’s evident that recent industry trends such as the success of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds have influenced this new expansion, but it is possible that the game may have its own unique take on the genre.

The game will blend PvE elements with competitive PvP as players face off against zombie enemies but then also turn against their fellow players so as to ensure their own survival and victory. Players will play along with or against five other players as they fight enemies and try to evacuate the area before night. Players would want to cooperate to fight against enemy zombies but may then turn against fellow players so as to steal blood samples from them. You see, it is these blood samples which players use to pay for their seat on the chopper that will evacuate them. This adds in an element of betrayal and unpredictability to the game. You’ll be able to learn more about the game by signing up for the Global Playtest on the official website. 

Speaking about the goal of this new expansion, Tymon Smektala, Producer at Techland stated, “Our aim is both to satisfy players’ demands for competitive PvP gameplay and to explore new directions for Dying Light’s multiplayer experience. Since Bad Blood was inspired by fan requests, we want player feedback to be an integral part of our development. That’s why we’re inviting Dying Light fans to take part in our Global Playtest. They can play the expansion early and share their thoughts, knowing their feedback will have a major influence on Bad Blood’s development.”

Hopefully, we’ll be able to find out more about the direction of the game’s development in the coming days.

Watch Dogs has received its first major DLC today with Bad Blood. This allows you to play as T-Bone, the demolition-minded hacker from Aiden’s campaign. It should be noted that the DLC is currently available for Season Pass holders only. Regular consumers will be able to purchase it on September 30th.

There’s quite a lot to do in Bad Blood. T-Bone will have his own story campaign and some brand new “Street Sweep” missions to tackle. This missions are dynamic in nature and are all playable in co-op, whether with friends or public players. Hacking and Tailing modes can be played with T-Bone and even the ctOS Companion App supports the same (for those who still use it, that is).

T-Bone will also have his own weapons, perks and abilities, including “Eugene” a remote controlled car that can hack obstacles and explode, taking out guards in the process. Watch Dogs: Bad Blood will be available on PS3, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC. Let us know what you think of it in the comments.

Ubisoft has released a trailer teasing the first major DLC for its open world hacking adventure Watch Dogs – it will let you play as demolitions expert T-Bone across several new missions. Check out the trailer above.

T-Bone is a little bit different from Aiden. While he’s still capable of hacking through obstacles, T-Bone takes a more lethal approach with explosive-laden RC cars and tasers to go with the firearms. Ubisoft has yet to release any explicit details about T-Bone’s campaign but it appears to have the same explosive action that coloured much of Aiden’s story in Watch Dogs (and hopefully it has less bugs too).

Watch Dogs: Bad Blood will be releasing on September 23rd for Season Pass holders. Ordinary consumers can pick it up separately on September 30th for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4 and PC. Does it look enticing enough to draw you back into Chicago? Let us know in the comments.