Drones, lobsters and selfies: 7 things you need to know about Watch Dogs 2

By Hugh Langley

Watch Dogs 2

The reveal of Watch Dogs 2 has been slightly odd to say the least. A couple of leaks led to a rather muted announcement from a Ubisoft press release confirming the game’s existence, which was hardly the big splash you’d expect this game to make.

But our patience has finally been rewarded with a juicy 20-minute video that dives deep into the game’s new story, setting, characters and hacks.

Here’s what we know so far.

San Francisco looks very alive

The game’s setting had already leaked, but now we know for certain that the new Watch Dogs will be set in the Golden City. It’s also clear that the developers have gone to great lengths to capture the vibe of San Fran, from the lively Bay Area to some of the city’s quirkier corners and undercurrents.

“You need to feel as if this city is alive, even if you do nothing,” says Dominic Guar, the game’s senior producer. NPCs start fights with one another, dogs chase people down streets, guys in strange lobster outfits preach the word of the almighty Crab God (we assume) from their soapboxes.

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Source:: techradar.com – Gaming