Watch Dogs

Connection is Power

Welcome to Chicago, where everything is connected and you control it all. In Watch Dogs, step into the shoes of Aiden Pearce, a brilliant hacker who can manipulate the city’s central operating system to exact revenge on those who hurt his family.

📱 The Power of ctOS

Take control of Chicago’s Central Operating System, a network that connects every electronic device in the city, giving you unprecedented power over the urban environment.

⚡ Revolutionary Hacking Gameplay

Traffic Control: Change traffic lights to cause accidents and block pursuers
Security Systems: Access cameras, disable alarms, and unlock doors remotely
Electronic Warfare: Overload circuit breakers, explode steam pipes, and raise bridges
Digital Intrusion: Hack phones, steal bank data, and invade privacy

🏙️ Living Digital Chicago

Authentic Recreation: Explore a detailed version of the Windy City
Dynamic Population: Every NPC has a digital profile you can access
Surveillance Network: Use thousands of security cameras as your eyes
Connected World: Everything electronic can be manipulated and exploited

🎯 Multiple Approaches

Ghost Hacker: Complete objectives without being detected using only technology
Aggressive Assault: Use hacking to support direct combat approaches
Social Stealth: Blend into crowds while manipulating the environment
Vehicle Integration: Hack while driving for dynamic chase sequences

🔫 Combat and Stealth

Cover-Based Shooting: Tactical gunplay enhanced by environmental hacking
Stealth Takedowns: Eliminate enemies silently using distractions
Weapon Variety: Assault rifles, pistols, shotguns, and improvised weapons
Focus Mode: Slow down time to line up perfect shots or hacks

📊 Digital Trips and Minigames

Digital Trips: Enter surreal digital worlds for unique gameplay experiences
AR Games: Augmented reality challenges scattered throughout Chicago
Chess Puzzles: Solve complex chess problems to unlock rewards
Drinking Games: Participate in various bar activities and competitions

🎭 Compelling Narrative

Personal Revenge: Aiden’s quest to find his niece’s killer drives the story
Corporate Conspiracy: Uncover the dark secrets behind ctOS and its creators
Moral Ambiguity: Question whether Aiden is hero or vigilante
Character Development: Watch Aiden evolve throughout his digital crusade

🌐 Online Integration

Seamless Multiplayer: Other players can invade your world as hackers
Mobile Companion: Use the ctOS Mobile app to interact with the game
Competitive Modes: Race, hack, and compete in various online challenges
Social Features: Share discoveries and compete on leaderboards

🎮 Features That Define Digital Freedom

Reputation System: Your actions affect how citizens and police react
Skill Tree: Upgrade hacking abilities, combat skills, and driving techniques
Side Activities: Crime prevention, fixer contracts, and gang hideouts
Collectibles: Find audio logs, QR codes, and digital evidence

🎨 Technical Innovation

Dynamic Weather: Rain affects hacking capabilities and visual fidelity
Advanced AI: NPCs react realistically to your digital manipulations
Lighting Engine: Impressive day/night cycles and neon-lit environments
Sound Design: Electronic ambience that reinforces the digital theme

🏆 Pioneering Open-World Hacking

Watch Dogs introduced a completely new gameplay concept that influenced countless games afterward. While not perfect, it successfully created the foundation for digital vigilante gaming.