- Steam pricePrice
- $2.49$49.99-95%
- Release
- November 28, 2016
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How co-op works
The story campaign remains solo. Two hackers tackle dedicated online co-op missions using drones, remote vehicles, stealth, and synchronized hacks; separate two-to-four-player parties support free roaming and selected Bounties, Invasions, races, Showd0wn, robot fights, and DedSec Virus events.
About this game
Watch Dogs 2 drops you into a vibrant open-world San Francisco where hacking is your weapon. Playing as Marcus Holloway, you join DedSec to pull off audacious digital heists and expose corrupt systems. While the main story is single-player, the game features cooperative multiplayer missions where two hackers team up to infiltrate secure locations and execute coordinated takedowns.
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Gameplay revolves around manipulating the city's infrastructure, controlling drones and RC vehicles, and choosing between stealth or aggression. With friends, you split responsibilities during heists, coordinate distractions, and combine your hacking arsenals to crack tougher objectives. Communication becomes essential when timing breaches or covering each other during escape sequences.
Co-op missions are available online for two players on PC. These parallel operations emphasize creative problem-solving and adaptability, rewarding teams that synchronize their approach. The shared chaos of a well-executed hack or a scramble to recover from a blown cover makes for memorable sessions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can team up in co-op?
Watch Dogs 2 supports two-player online co-op. You and one friend can tackle cooperative missions together, coordinating hacks and heists across San Francisco.
Can I play the main story campaign in co-op?
No, the main story is single-player only. Co-op is available through separate multiplayer missions designed specifically for two hackers working together.
Do we need voice chat to play co-op effectively?
While not required, voice communication is highly recommended. Co-op missions emphasize timing breaches, coordinating distractions, and covering each other during escapes-all of which work much better when you can talk strategy in real time.
Is there split-screen co-op or only online?
Co-op is online only. There's no local split-screen option, so you and your partner will each need your own copy of the game to play together.