Ubisoft, the publisher of Watch Dogs 2, was founded in France, marking the beginning of the company that would eventually produce the game.
The first game in the Watch Dogs series, introducing the concept of hacking and open world gameplay set in Chicago.
Ubisoft officially announces Watch Dogs 2, revealing the game's new setting in San Francisco and a more vibrant open world.
Watch Dogs 2 is released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, introducing players to the hacker Marcus Holloway in a new open world environment.
Marcus Holloway is wrongfully arrested due to CTOS surveillance and profiling software, sparking his motivation to take down the system.
After his arrest, Marcus joins the hacker group DedSec in San Francisco to expose and fight against corrupt systems.
DedSec conducts various hacktivist missions targeting local corrupt corporations and politicians in the Bay Area.
DedSec uncovers that the corporation Blume has been manipulating the CTOS system and using it for corporate and governmental control.
DedSec hacks Monarch Solutions’ network to expose their illegal data collection and influence over city operations.
DedSec enlists the help of multiple skilled individuals, including hackers and insiders, to strengthen their movement.
DedSec reveals Monarch Solutions’ Dangerous gang ties and illicit activities through a digital expose, destabilizing the organization.
DedSec plans and executes a sophisticated hack on Blume’s main data center to disrupt their control over CTOS 2.0.
Marcus confronts FBI agent Rafia about surveillance abuses, deepening the conflict between DedSec and government agencies.
Due to DedSec’s efforts and evidence exposed, the CEO of Blume is apprehended for corruption and misuse of technology.
DedSec becomes recognized as a major force against systemic corruption in San Francisco and beyond.
