In the high-stakes world of digital espionage, Watch_Dogs® 2 places players at the center of a technological revolution. Set within the sprawling, vibrant landscape of the San Francisco Bay Area, this action-adventure title follows Marcus Holloway, a brilliant young hacker navigating a city where everything is connected. As part of the notorious hacker collective known as Dedsec, players must navigate a complex web of surveillance and crime to expose the truth behind the city's digital infrastructure.

A Mission to Dismantle ctOS 2.0

The core conflict of Watch_Dogs® 2 revolves around the fight against ctOS 2.0, an invasive operating system that has become a tool for criminal mastermasting. While designed to streamline city life, this pervasive network is being manipulated by bad actors to monitor and control citizens on a massive scale. Players step into the shoes of Marcus Holloway to execute the biggest hack in history, using technical prowess to disrupt the systems used to manipulate the population.

The game offers a dynamic open world filled with endless gameplay possibilities. Every connected device in the city serves as a potential tool or weapon. By hacking into the "Internet of Things," players can take control of urban infrastructure, turning the city's own technology against its oppressors. To succeed, players must develop specific skills tailored to their chosen playstyle and continuously upgrade a specialized arsenal of hacker tools, including:

  • RC Cars: For navigating tight spaces and remote infiltration.
  • Quadcopter Drones: Providing aerial reconnaissance and tactical advantages.
  • 3D Printed Weapons: Customisable gear to handle physical confrontations.

Immersive Features and Multiplayer

Watch_Dogs® 2 extends the hacking experience beyond solo play with a brand-new multiplayer component. Players can stay seamlessly connected to friends through both co-op and adversarial multiplayer modes, allowing for collaborative missions or competitive digital warfare.

For players utilizing compatible hardware, the game offers advanced integration with Tobii Eye Tracking technology. This feature allows players to use their natural gaze to interact with the environment. By tracking eye movement, players can more easily aim at enemies, identify hackable targets in the surroundings, locate points of cover, and manipulate the digital brain of the city with unprecedented precision.

Available Editions and Content

Depending on your preferred way to experience the Dedsec journey, Watch_Dogs® 2 is available in different configurations:

  • Deluxe Edition: Includes the base game and the Deluxe Pack, featuring two personalisation packs for customising your experience.
  • Gold Edition: The most comprehensive package, including the base game, the Deluxe Pack, and the Season Pass. The Season Pass provides several hours of additional mission content, new co-op difficulty modes, and various customization items such as new outfits and vehicles.