
Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft Entertainment
Watch Dogs 2 is Ubisoft Montreal's 2016 sequel, set in the San Francisco Bay Area. You play as Marcus Holloway, a young hacker who joins DedSec, a hacker collective that fights against the corporate surveillance system ctOS 2.0.
Marcus and his friends are funny and likeable, and the story pokes fun at tech companies, social media and Silicon Valley culture.
Marcus can use a remote-controlled car and a drone to scout areas and hack from a distance. He can take control of cars, trigger explosions, distract guards and more. Stealth is often the most rewarding approach, though you can also fight your way through with a 3D-printed gun or a melee weapon.
It is mostly single-player, but its co-op modes make it a good choice for two friends on separate stations.
PC or PS4 (runs on PS5).
Rated M.
Use your drone and RC jumper to scout and hack without being seen.
Hack cars to block or trap enemies. Use the phone apps to find side missions. Upgrade your skills for better hacks. Try co-op with a friend.
The main story takes about 20 to 25 hours.
A two-hour session gets you through the opening.
Players who love hacking, fans of the first Watch Dogs, and anyone who enjoys a lighter, funny open-world game.
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