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'Watch Dogs 2' update: Ubisoft announce six special editions of the sequel; New gameplay features include online play, parkour, remote controlled drones, more [VIDEOS]

| Jun 10, 2016 01:30 AM EDT

Ubisoft confirms Watch Dogs 2 for the PS4, Xbox One and PC platforms and it will be release on November 15.

"Watch Dogs 2" will feature six different expansion packs and new gameplay features such as online play, parkour, remote controlled drones and many more.

Ubisoft has official revealed that debut trailer of "Watch Dogs 2" for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC as the sequel will feature a new city, a new protagonist and more ways to hack everyone as DedSec member. In the trailer, player's assume the role of Marcus Halloway, a young hacker and member of DedSec who is accused for a crime he did not, thus having a vendetta against the new ctOS 2.0 network as he tries to clear his name.

"Watch Dogs 2" is set in San Francisco as gamers will experience a variety of activities they can do when playing the game. For starters, the hacking abilities in the sequel have been improved as gamers can now hack every character, vehicle, electronic device and many more, event doing simultaneously within Marcus' range and vicinity.

There are also elements of parkour in "Watch Dogs 2", which is almost like "Assassin's Creed" as gamers can travel the whole city by jumping around buildings across town or simply stealing any car and drive around the world. Marcus can also use different remote controlled drones to explore areas that are too dangerous to infiltrate and used them to hack everything else.

There are also new takedowns against enemies as well as new guns fot Marcus to defend himself against enemy gang members or criminals. Players can now shoot or hack everyone when driving and even recruit NPC to join your circle.

Lastly, there will be online gameplay were in player's can recruit others online and join them on missions and customize Marcus' appearance however they like. In addition, players can tag billboards and even do selfies with filters similar to Instagram or other social media website and apps, Gamerant reported.

In other news, Ubisoft announced six different special editions for "Watch Dogs 2 to which some of them are exclusive to the company's Uplay store.

Each of the special edition packs will feature different in-game and real-world items for players to enjoy. First is the Deluxe Edition which contains a plus two "Deluxe packs" with in-game premium customization items for Marcus, weapons, vehicles and drones. It cost around $69 USD.

Next is the Gold Edition which has the same items as the Deluxe Edition, plus season passes for future DLCs and will cost around $99 USD. The San Francisco Edition contains the Deluxe Edition with a collector's box, a Marcus figurine, a San Francisco themed laptop stickers and a map of the city.

The Wrench Junior Robot Collector's Pack will be available in the Uplay Store which contains packs from the previous mentioned game packs and a 7.8 inch replica of an in-game robot controllable by an iPhone or Android app.

Lastly, the Return of DedSec Collector's Box contains the Gold Edition of the game and real-world DedSec items, the Marcus figurine, Marcus's scarf and hat, and an art book. It is also available on the Uplay Store, Gamespot reported.

"Watch Dogs 2" will launch on Nov. 15 for the PS3, Xbox One and PC platforms.

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