Watch Dogs: Legion

Ubisoft Toronto

Rank: #2 / 6
Released: 2020
Studio: Ubisoft Toronto
Genre: action-adventure game, cyberpunk video game

At a glance

Watch Dogs: Legion is an action-adventure game from Ubisoft Toronto set in a near-future London in decline. Its central premise is building a resistance by recruiting people from across the city: characters have individual backstories, personalities and skill sets, and you can play as anyone you recruit. The game’s listed activities include exploring London’s landmarks and side activities, using hacking tools such as armed drones and spider-bots, and taking on enemies with an augmented-reality cloak. Co-op missions and distinct game modes let friends team up, while the feature listing also includes PvP and online PvP. Single-player is available as well. Steam features include achievements, captions and partial controller support; in-app purchases are also listed. Watch Dogs: Legion was released on January 26, 2023, and is listed for Windows on Steam, with Xbox Series X and Series S also named in its platform listing.

Who it is for

It suits players drawn to an urban near-future setting, recruiting a varied resistance and using hacking tools. Friends looking for co-op missions or PvP modes may also find its multiplayer options relevant.

What is good

Recruit and play as characters across London
Explore landmarks and side activities
Includes co-op and online PvP
Captions are available

What to know first

Controller support is partial
In-app purchases are listed
Steam platform listing is Windows

Verdict

Watch Dogs: Legion combines open-world London exploration with recruiting characters and hacking-focused action. Its feature list covers single-player, co-op and PvP, though controller support is partial and in-app purchases are listed.