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What was the Watch Dogs 2 free trial?
Ubisoft announced a three-hour trial for PS4 and Xbox One in January 2017. The trial included the full game’s features, and Ubisoft said progress could carry over if a player bought the game. Its statement that the three hours could be played “whenever you want” referred to that trial offer, not to an ongoing entitlement. Ubisoft’s 2017 trial announcement
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Watch Dogs 2 - PlayStation 4 | $23.11 | Buy on Amazon |
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Watch Dogs 2 (PS4) | $21.97 | Buy on Amazon |
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Watch Dogs Legion (PS4) | $8.46 | Buy on Amazon |
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Watch Dogs 2 Xbox One (Renewed) | $21.49 | Buy on Amazon |
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The announcement also said multiplayer activities required a separately sold PS Plus or Xbox Live Gold account at the time. That is a historical requirement; check the current platform rules for multiplayer access.
How can you play Watch Dogs 2 now?
Ubisoft’s current game page lists the full game for PC, PS4 and Xbox One and presents paid editions and additional content. The practical options are to buy an edition from an authorized store or to check whether a current promotion or subscription in your region includes the game. The reviewed official sources do not establish a subscription entitlement that applies across all platforms, plans and countries.
#1 Best Overall
- PLAYSTATION EXCLUSIVE Play future Mission Packs 30 days early on the PlayStation4
- EXPLORE THE MASSIVE AND DYNAMIC OPEN WORLD OF SAN FRANSISCO BAY Experience an incredible variety of game play possibilities in the winding streets of San Francisco, the vibrant neighborhoods of Oakland, and cutting edge Silicon Valley
- HACK EVERYTHING Every person, vehicle and connected device can be hacked. Take control of drones, cars, cranes, and more to use them as your weapon
- CONNECT WITH FRIENDS Play Co op and Player vs. Player activities in a seamless shared world
- YOU ARE IN CTRL Develop your skills and combine hacking, weapons and stealth to complete missions in ways that suit your playstyle
- PC: Ubisoft’s store listing says play requires a Ubisoft account and Ubisoft Connect. Ubisoft Store listing
- PS4 or Xbox One: Check the relevant console store for the edition, current local price and any active offer.
- Subscription: Search the catalog for your exact platform, region and plan before subscribing. Catalogs can change, and inclusion on one platform or plan does not establish availability on another.
Ubisoft’s US store listing showed a $2.50 base-game price alongside a $49.99 reference price in the retrieved listing. This is a storefront snapshot, not a guaranteed current, recurring or globally available price. Check the current Ubisoft US listing or your local store for the price and edition available to you.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- European Version - Game fully playable in English - Box in French
- Region Free / 100% Compatible with US XBOX ONE
- Explore a massive and dynamic open world - Experience an incredible variety of gameplay possibilities.
- Hack everything- Every person, vehicle and connected device can be hacked. Take control of drones, cars, cranes, and more to use them as your weapon.
- Connect with friends - Play Co-op and Player vs. Player activities in a seamless shared world.
Rank #3
- Open-world London, explore a massive urban open-world where you can visit London's many famous landmarks.
- Play as anyone, experience a never-seen-before gameplay innovation. Anyone you see can join your team complete with a unique backstory, personality, and skill set.
- Weaponize London's tech infrastructure. Hijack armed combat drones, deploy stealthy spider-bots, covertly take down enemies using an Augmented Reality Cloak, and much more.
- Bring your team online and join forces with up to three friends and explore the world together or take on entirely new co-op missions
Rank #2
- Welcome to the San Francisco Bay Area: Explore a massive and dynamic open-world offering an incredible variety of gameplay possibilities. Hack your way through traffic while you engage in dangerous car chases through the winding streets of San Francisco, traverse the rooftops of the colorful & vibrant neighborhoods of Oakland, and infiltrate the cutting edge offices of Silicon Valley companies. There are many secrets to uncover in the birthplace of the tech revolution.
- Hacking is your weapon: Hack into the city’s infrastructure, every connected device, and everyone’s personal database. Take control of drones, cars, cranes, security robots, and much more. Hack your enemies and bystanders alike– manipulate them in different ways to trigger unpredictable chains of events. Every person, any vehicle they might drive, any connected device they possess can be hacked.
- You are in CTRL: Use hacking and stealth to complete missions without killing a single enemy or combine hacking and your weapons for a more ferocious approach. Develop different skills to suit your playstyle, and upgrade your hacker tools – RC cars, Quadcopter drones, 3D printed weapons and much more.
- Seamlessly connect with friends: Stay connected to your friends with a brand new seamless multiplayer experience that includes both Co-op and Player vs. Player activities, all available in a shared open world experience.
How to check whether an offer is legitimate
- Open the official Ubisoft Store or the store for your console, and search for Watch Dogs 2.
- Confirm the platform and edition match the device you own; compare included content and the price shown for your region.
- If you are relying on a subscription, confirm that the game appears in your platform’s current catalog and that your specific plan includes access.
- Avoid unofficial “free download” offers. The reviewed official sources do not verify them as authorized access routes.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
