Watch_Dogs 2

[Kalmado]

Maybe I'm old, but what the fuck at that trailer.

Not just you. Terrible trailer. Looks awful.

[Byrd]

Yeah, the character intro trailer looks awful. I'm not sure what they were thinking.

The 18-minute video that was in the E3 Live thread was actually pretty interesting as far as what they were doing with the game, although now that video seems to be off Youtube. They stressed how much they listened to their fans as to what was good and bad about the first game, which is a good sign. There's definitely more focus on parkour, and hacking options seem to be much greater, which is (IMHO) a good thing.
I'm still excited for this game, as I really enjoyed the first one (it's one of the very few games I went out of my way to Platinum). The character intro video was definitely the lowlight of the video.

A longer, cleaner, 2 minute version of the trailer:


EDIT: Found the premiere video that was in the E3 thread:



A little more here from a guy who went to Ubisoft and has some more details:


Twice the world size of Watch_Dogs. Sounds like we get to see San Francisco, Oakland, Silicon Valley and (likely in the role of Pawnee) Marin County.

And a little bit of Gameplay can be found here.

[notorious bum]

Day 1 for me, most likely. I considered WD very mediocre, but as a new IP, it was much less of a disappointment than GTA5 (which was underwhelming in every way besides world-building, specifically terrain/graphix).

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PC Version Delayed to November 29th
PC Specs & Details

Minimum

• OS – (64-bit versions only): Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
• Processor: Intel Core i5 2400S @ 2.5 GHz | AMD FX 6120 @ 3.5 GHz
• RAM: 6GB
• Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 (2GB) | AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB) or better
• Hard Disk Space: 50 GB
• Peripherals: Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse, Microsoft Xbox One Controller, Dual Shock 4 Controller
• Multiplayer: 256 Kbps or faster broadband connection

Recommended

• OS: (64-bit versions only): Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
• Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHz | AMD FX 8120 @ 3.9 GHz
• RAM: 8GB
• Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB) or better | AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB) or better
• Hard Disk Space: 50 GB
• Peripherals : Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse, Microsoft Xbox One controller, Dual Shock 4 controller
• Multiplayer: 256 Kbps or faster broadband connection

Additional Features

General

• 4K support
• Stuttering/lag framerate optimization – We employed a fix that makes all controls much more responsive and less framerate-related. We’ve optimized resource creation, GPU VRAM upload and required VRAM for the game.
• No FPS cap
• Full SLI/Crossfire support at launch
• Multiple save file support – This feature allows players to have up to three auto save slots for three separate playthroughs.
• Multi-monitor support with borderless mode and advanced settings that allow for customized placement of menu and HUD.
• Multiple windowed mode options – Windowed mode with flexible/resizable windows, multi-monitor borderless.

Improved Graphic Features

• Screen Space Reflections
• Headlight Shadows – Support for additional shadows from car headlights
• Extra Details Options – Increases the level of detail for all objects in the game, and adds more details to objects in the distance.

Improved Graphics Options

• FOV sliders
• Pixel Density sliders
• Sharpness sliders
• Ultra Textures pack available at launch

Anti-aliasing options:

• TXAA
• MSAA
• Post Processing Anti-Aliasing options SMAA and FXAA

Improved Keyboard/Mouse controls

• Full adaptation with mouse and keyboard
• We’re using raw mouse input to reduce latency and use the Windows hardware cursor throughout the game without any additional signal filtering to smooth or accelerate mouse movement by default
• Advanced keyboard support – Keyboard hotkeys for every menu and app for faster access. Additionally, all hotkeys can be remapped.
• Mouse-centric UI – Any UI screen, menus or smartphone app supports full mouse interaction, so the player can finish any UI task with the mouse only. Everything is clickable and has appropriate button states.
• Toggle/Hold modes for different controls (aim, sprint, walk, inventory, etc.)

Driving: Driving has been adapted to suit the keyboard controls, with adjustable steering sensitivity. Same goes for driving camera sensitivity and auto-centering camera behavior.

Gamepad support

• On-the-fly switching between mouse and keyboard to gamepad, without any additional options, UI will just switch to gamepad mode
• Supported gamepads: Xbox One controller, PlayStation 4 DualShock controller

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[Lonely]

Purchase a qualifying Samsung SSD (500GB and above) or Samsung Curved Gaming Monitor and receive a bonus download of Watch Dogs 2.

http://www.samsung.com/us/explore/watchdogs/

[Qalbert]

apparently the game has full on dicks and vag
https://twitter.com/Swizzasaur/statu...41221016670208
2 edgy 4 me

[Byrd]

Played it for several hours last night, enjoying it so far. Way more light-hearted than last time, with a lot more humor. The basic game play seems largely unchanged. The Phone App being the menu is a nice touch. Music selection is really nice, but I haven't figured out how to tell what song I'm learning when the "new music nearby" icon pops up. Or do I need to actively open the app to scan for it? Not sure yet. Driving feels like the last game, which a number of people hated, but didn't bother me at all. The strip club was a bit of a letdown, no interactivity at all beyond the basic "Scan and Steal." Oh, wait, you can have a drink. Not that I need that kind of thing, but why have it in the game if it's just window dressing. Maybe it plays into a plot line later in the game.

I had a couple of glitches, but nothing game breaking. One funny one - I was beating up a movie studio security guard, the cops came screaming in from afar, screamed "Don't Move" or something similar, so I just stood there to see what they would do (in the last game, they would just shoot you). This time around, they just both literally ran around their car, got back in, and drove off, leaving me to go back to beating up my victim, who (as it turns out) was guarding a door I couldn't open.

[Scizor]

Is the driving as fluid and responsive as the first?

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From Giant Bomb's quick look, the driving looks to be the same. The game looks like it could be fun, but I'm also weary of Ubisoft. It looks like an unfleshed out version of GTAV. There are a lot of Ubisoft game promos throughout the environment.

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3 Hour Demo/Trial now available on PS4, Jan 24th for XBone

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Human Conditions DLC on February 21st

The DLC also changes the ending to add a hint that WD3 takes place in London.

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2017 Roadmap

Spoiler: show

Two big additions for Watch Dogs 2 are looming on the near horizon, and they’re about to add a slew of new features to the Bay Area hacker adventure, including a new DedSec Operation and expansive new multiplayer modes. The No Compromise DLC will be available on PS4 on April 18, and Xbox One and PC on May 18, adding a set of story missions that pit Marcus against the Russian mob. Meanwhile, Showd0wn, the multiplayer mode that was originally part of No Compromise, will now be available on all platforms through a free update coming on April 17. As a result, we’re announcing that No Compromise will now include new ability-granting outfits and vehicles, nonlethal weapons, and single-player time trials that weren’t originally part of the package. Here’s a look at what’s on the horizon:

What’s in the Free Update?

Pitting two pairs of players against each other, Showd0wn is an endgame challenge for experienced players. Its competitive matches come in three flavors: Steal the HDD; Doomload, a King of the Hill-style match; and Erase/Protect the Servers, a Watch Dogs twist on classic domination matches. Spread out across 15 distinct locations, these modes will flow seamlessly from one to the next, pushing you to bust out every skill you’ve learned over the course of the game with dynamic hacking, shooting, driving, and puzzle-solving challenges.

“There are two main drivers behind making Showd0wn free for all of our players,” says Watch Dogs 2’s live producer, Kris Young. “The first is that we want everyone to be able to participate and play it. We really wanted to have as many people as possible playing the mode for a better challenge, better matchmaking time and quality, and a healthier, more active community.

“The other is community feedback we’ve received since we announced the original plans,” Young says. “Our community asked for more multiplayer content, and that’s also a reason why we’ve decided to make Showd0wn accessible for free for all players, while replacing it with more single-player content in No Compromise.”

Showd0wn isn’t the only new feature being added in the free update: The drone, motocross, and eKart races are also getting multiplayer functionality complete with leaderboards, letting you test your high-speed skills against the best the community has to offer. New, randomly appearing “loot truck” events challenge you to hack an armored car while fighting off its reinforcements, and smaller additions – including new clothing items and tweaks such as a quick-swap feature for weapons – are rolled into the update as well.

You also get to carry a new, nonlethal addition to DedSec’s 3D-printed arsenal: a paintball gun, which can stun enemies, splash color across the environment, and temporarily splatter a paint effect across the screens of multiplayer opponents.

“We thought it would be a fun variation on the existing weapons that we had,” says Young. “We don’t have a lot of nonlethal weapons, just the stun gun and the WTB Stun Launcher, so we wanted to add more. And being able to have the paintball splatters around the world, or on the screen of the people you’re shooting with it, fits well with the San Francisco setting, and we’re excited to see how players leave their mark on the Bay Area.”

What’s in No Compromise?

The No Compromise DLC will be available to download for Season Pass owners, or for purchase, on April 18 for PS4 and on May 18 for Xbox One and PC, and it’ll pack in new content to replace Showd0wn. In addition to its new DedSec Operation – a multi-mission storyline addition called Moscow Gambit – it includes new single-player time trials, as well two new nonlethal weapons: the Air Shotgun (which can also move cars and other objects) and the Taser Sniper Rifle.

“By adding more weapon options for nonlethal players, we’re giving them new tools and strategies they can use to replay favorite missions, push their preferred playstyle even further, and experiment more with the Ghost style,” says Young.

No Compromise also includes three new emergency services packs, with new vehicles and outfits that let Marcus dress up as a police officer, firefighter, or paramedic, all with a DedSec twist. These aren’t purely customization items, either: Each outfit and vehicle adds a new ability that lets Marcus affect NPC behavior and do previously impossible things. We’ll have more on No Compromise very soon, and you can get a first look by tuning into our Spoiler Stream at 10AM PDT on April 13.