People need to shut the hell up about Freeroam for multiplayer.
Here is the very simple logic you have to follow :
They can't say wether or not online freeroam can be implemented at this point, this is (in my opinion) for TWO REASONS :
1) They are working on it, but can't say wether or not it will be in the game due to technical difficulties, so remain silent to prevent overhyping or dissapointing the fans further.
2) A proposal has been made to several 'project directors' and is awaiting approval to move forward, which would also explain the radio silence on the subject..
Either way something is going on, otherwise we would have recieved an answer by now. For all we know mid january we'll get the "HEY WE FIXED ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING" patch