Ubisoft has officially announced Watch Dogs 2.
The game is set in San Francisco, and will bring more open-world hacking to fans across PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on November 15th.
Here’s a synopsis for the game, as well as its key features, via Ubisoft:
Players will explore the birthplace of the tech revolution as Marcus Holloway, a brilliant young hacker who has fallen victim to ctOS 2.0’s predictive algorithms and is accused of a crime he did not commit. In Marcus’ quest to shut down ctOS 2.0 for good, hacking is the ultimate weapon, and players can not only hack into the city’s infrastructure but also every person and any connected device they possess, to trigger unpredictable chains of events. With the ability to take control of drones, cars, cranes, security robots and much more at their disposal, players can choose whether to use stealth hacking to complete missions without killing a single enemy or go guns blazing for a more ferocious approach. In this vast open world, players can hack their way through traffic while engaging in dangerous car chases through the winding streets of San Francisco, traverse the rooftops of the vibrant neighborhoods of Oakland and infiltrate the offices of cutting-edge companies in Silicon Valley.
Key Features
- Explore a Massive and Dynamic Open World – Experience an incredible variety of gameplay possibilities.
- Hack Everything – Every person, vehicle, and connected device can be hacked. Take control of drones, cars, cranes, and more to use them as your weapon.
- Connect with Friends – Play co-op and player-versus-player activities in a seamless shared world.
- You Are in CTRL – Develop your skills and combine hacking, weapons, and stealth to complete missions in ways that suit your playstyle.
- Welcome to the San Francisco Bay – Experience the winding streets of San Francisco, teh vibrant neighborhoods of Oakland, and the cutting edge of Silicon Valley.
The game will be available in both a standard release, as well as these two additional versions:
- Deluxe Edition includes the Game and the Deluxe pack of digital customization items.
- Gold Edition includes the Game, the Deluxe pack of digital customization items and the Season Pass.
- Players can pre-order the Collector’s Edition – with either the Standard, Deluxe or Gold Edition of Watch Dogs 2 – on the Uplay shop and receive the exclusive Wrench Junior robot, a motorized and endearing companion, controlled by an app available on smartphones or tablets.
You can find each version over on the Ubisoft online store. Finally, if you pre-order any version of the game you’ll get a bonus “Zodiac Killer” mission, where you chase after an “unwanted ghost of San Francisco’s past” following a 50 year disappearance.