What Ubisoft's Watch Dogs Update Means for Fans
Fans hoping for a new Watch Dogs game will have to wait years, and the franchise's future remains uncertain as Ubisoft reevaluates its strategy.
Fans hoping for a new Watch Dogs game will have to wait years, and the franchise's future remains uncertain as Ubisoft reevaluates its strategy.
Key points - Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot called Watch Dogs an important brand for the future. - Guillemot suggested no Watch Dogs games are in active development currently. - A Watch Dogs movie wrapped production two years ago but has no release date. - The original Watch Dogs launched in 2014, followed by sequels in 2016 and 2020. - Ubisoft may be figuring out how to differentiate Watch Dogs from GTA 6.
Timeline - 2014: Watch Dogs launches after being delayed from 2013. - 2016: Watch Dogs 2 releases, set in San Francisco. - 2020: Watch Dogs: Legion launches with mixed reception. - Recently: Ubisoft CEO says franchise is important but no new games in development.
FAQ
Q: Is a new Watch Dogs game coming soon? A: No, according to Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot, there are no Watch Dogs games in active development at the moment.
Q: What about the Watch Dogs movie? A: The film wrapped production two years ago and had reshoots last year, but it still has no release date and little promotion.
Q: Why is Ubisoft holding back on Watch Dogs? A: Ubisoft may be trying to figure out how to separate the series from Grand Theft Auto 6, which launches in November.
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