Watch Dogs 2

In short: Watch Dogs 2 is an action game released in 2016 by Ubisoft Montreal, available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Our score: 8.2/10 (worth buying, especially on sale). Lowest price we found right now: $4.00.

Hack the system in sunny San Francisco.

A tonal shift to a more fun, colorful experience. Play as Marcus Holloway in San Francisco, using hacking and creativity to take down an invasive surveillance system.

Game details

• Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
• Publisher: Ubisoft
• Release year: 2016
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
• Category: action

Our review

A massive improvement over the original with a likeable cast and San Francisco playground. The hacking sandbox is creative and fun.

Pros

• Great San Francisco setting
• Likeable characters
• Creative hacking tools
• Fun co-op

Cons

• Ludonarrative dissonance
• Weak driving
• Generic Ubisoft missions

FAQ

Is WD2 better than WD1?

Much more fun with better characters and San Francisco setting.

More about this game

• Is Watch Dogs 2 worth buying?
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Last updated: 01/04/2026