Ubisoft has today announced that Wii U owners can now download the exclusive Rayman Legends challenge mode for free from the eShop. The new mode is being offered to Wii U players ahead of the official release of Rayman Legends and will allow players to compete in various updated Daily and Weekly Challenges with players from around the world.

The Online Challenges Mode includes"

• A crazy run through the Land of the Livid Dead.
  
• Dizzying descent into the Neverending Pit.
  
• A fast and frantic sprint through the Infinite Tower.
  
• A synchronized adventure through Murfy’s Dungeon, a challenge dedicated to the Wii U GamePad where one player controls as Murfy on the touch screen while another controls one of the classic characters such as Rayman.

Alongside the challenges players will also be able to increase their Awesomeness Level, offering new challenges for each Awesomeness Level unlocked. Players can also find lums during the challenges to unlock several exclusive characters throughout the game.

Rayman Legends will be available on August 30 for Wii U, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Check out the announcement below.