Exclusive: Ubisoft's Watch Dogs debuts on mobile with a twist

Ubisoft's hacking-focused Watch Dogs series is finally branching out to mobile—sort of. Instead of a traditional mobile game, Audible has released Watch Dogs: Truth, an interactive audio adventure. Players shape the narrative by making crucial decisions that guide DedSec's actions.

The Watch Dogs franchise, a mainstay in Ubisoft's portfolio, continues to expand. This mobile debut, however, is a unique departure from the core third-person shooter gameplay. Watch Dogs: Truth offers a classic choose-your-own-adventure experience, harkening back to a much earlier era of interactive storytelling (think 1930s choose-your-own-adventure books!).

Set in a near-future London, the story follows DedSec as they confront a new threat. The AI companion, Bagley, assists players in making choices that impact the narrative after each episode.

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Surprisingly, the Watch Dogs franchise and Clash of Clans share a similar age. This audio adventure marks a unique mobile entry for the series, raising some eyebrows given its unconventional format. While the concept of audio adventures isn't new, it's exciting to see a major franchise like Watch Dogs exploring this medium.

The relatively low-key marketing for Watch Dogs: Truth highlights the somewhat unpredictable nature of the franchise's development. However, the success of this audio adventure will undoubtedly be closely monitored to gauge its reception among players.