Monday, April 29, 2013

Ubisoft Announce Watch Dogs Release Dates, Reveal Special Editions And Confirm Its A PlayStation 4 Launch Title

Ubisoft have announced the release dates for Watch Dogs. the game comes out on PS3, PC, Wii U and Xbox 360 across the USA first on 19th November with the EU getting the game on 22nd November. Sony and Ubisoft have also confirmed that Watch Dogs is a launch title for the PlayStation 4, the specific date will be announced later. Watch Dogs is also set to come to an unannounced next gen console.



 Ubisoft have also detailed the Watch Dogs special editions:

The Dedsec Edition (available at select UK retailers)
This premium edition includes:


Ø  Physical content:
-      A 23cm Aiden Pearce Figurine
-      Steelbook™
-      DedSec Collector box
-      Watch_Dogs Artbook: artworks and illustrations that inspired the game
-      Original soundtrack of the game
-      Watch_Dogs map of Chicago
-      Set of 4 collectible cards: discover Watch_Dogs iconic characters through augmented reality
-      Set of 3 exclusive badges

Ø  Digital content: 3 single payer missions with up to almost 60 minutes of additional gameplay:
-      Palace Pack: A police raid is planned on the luxury palace of an Internet mogul. His impressive databanks have intimate details on thousands of people…including Aiden Pearce. Break inside, wipe those hard drives and escape before the raid begins.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ULC mission: investigation bonus allows gamers to unlock more investigative opportunities inside the network databanks, and ATM hack boost which boost the cash rewards when hacking bank accounts.

-      Signature Shot: A biometrics weapon has been smuggled into Chicago for a captain of the Black Viceroys gang. The weapon only works for the first person who holds the gun. Breach a stronghold, steal the package and be the first to hold the weapon.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ulc mission: black viceroys gang colours outfit and biometric assault rifle.

-      Breakthrough Pack: A secret gathering is underway. The Chicago Club is negotiating power with Corporate CEOs. The Club has hired scramblers to block surveillance devices. Drive around the city to find the scramblers and take them out. Retrieve all names from the meeting and upload their images to the world.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ULC mission: vehicle expert perk allowing players to get free vehicles from underground car contact and earn discounts on select cars.

The Vigilante Edition (available exclusively at Game in the UK and GameStop in Ireland)
This edition includes physical items to replicate Aiden Pearce’s iconic look:


Ø  Physical content:
-      Vigilante Collector box
-      Aiden Pearce’s cap
-      Aiden Pearce’s mask
-      Original soundtrack of the game

Ø  Digital content: 1 single payer mission:
-      Palace Pack: A police raid is planned on the luxury palace of an Internet mogul. His impressive databanks have intimate details on thousands of people…including Aiden Pearce. Break inside, wipe those hard drives and escape before the raid begins.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ULC mission: investigation bonus allows gamers to unlock more investigative opportunities inside the network databanks, and ATM hack boost which boost the cash rewards when hacking bank accounts.

The Uplay Exclusive Edition (available exclusively via the Uplay website)
This exclusive edition is available only on the Uplay website, and includes:


Ø  Physical content:
-      Exclusive Steelbook™

Ø  Digital content: 3 single payer missions with up to almost 60 minutes of additional gameplay:
-      Palace Pack: A police raid is planned on the luxury palace of an Internet mogul. His impressive databanks have intimate details on thousands of people…including Aiden Pearce. Break inside, wipe those hard drives and escape before the raid begins.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ULC mission: investigation bonus allows gamers to unlock more investigative opportunities inside the network databanks, and ATM hack boost which boost the cash rewards when hacking bank accounts.

-      Signature Shot: A biometrics weapon has been smuggled into Chicago for a captain of the Black Viceroys gang. The weapon only works for the first person who holds the gun. Breach a stronghold, steal the package and be the first to hold the weapon.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ulc mission: black viceroys gang colours outfit and biometric assault rifle.

-      Breakthrough Pack: A secret gathering is underway. The Chicago Club is negotiating power with Corporate CEOs. The Club has hired scramblers to block surveillance devices. Drive around the city to find the scramblers and take them out. Retrieve all names from the meeting and upload their images to the world.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ULC mission: vehicle expert perk allowing players to get free vehicles from underground car contact and earn discounts on select cars.

The Special Edition (available exclusively at Game in the UK)
This special edition features an exclusive single player mission:


Ø  Digital content: 1 single player mission:
-      Breakthrough Pack: A secret gathering is underway. The Chicago Club is negotiating power with Corporate CEOs. The Club has hired scramblers to block surveillance devices. Drive around the city to find the scramblers and take them out. Retrieve all names from the meeting and upload their images to the world.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ULC mission: vehicle expert perk allowing players to get free vehicles from underground car contact and earn discounts on select cars.

Additional Info from: USA PlayStation Blog

Press Release

LONDON, UK — April 29, 2013 — Today, Ubisoft announced that its highly anticipated title Watch_Dogs will hit store shelves in the UK on November 22, 2013 on PlayStation®3, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the WiiU™ system from Nintendo and Windows PC, as well as at the launch of PlayStation®4. The game is also planned for other next generation consoles.

Players will be able to choose from a selection of four different editions, offering a variety of digital and physical content allowing for a deeper immersion in the Watch_Dogs universe: the Dedsec Edition; the Vigilante Edition; the Uplay Exclusive Edition and the Special Edition.

Details of the Watch_Dogs collector’s editions are as follows:

The Dedsec Edition (available at select UK retailers)
This premium edition includes:

Ø  Physical content:
-      A 23cm Aiden Pearce Figurine
-      Steelbook™
-      DedSec Collector box
-      Watch_Dogs Artbook: artworks and illustrations that inspired the game
-      Original soundtrack of the game
-      Watch_Dogs map of Chicago
-      Set of 4 collectible cards: discover Watch_Dogs iconic characters through augmented reality
-      Set of 3 exclusive badges

Ø  Digital content: 3 single payer missions with up to almost 60 minutes of additional gameplay:
-      Palace Pack: A police raid is planned on the luxury palace of an Internet mogul. His impressive databanks have intimate details on thousands of people…including Aiden Pearce. Break inside, wipe those hard drives and escape before the raid begins.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ULC mission: investigation bonus allows gamers to unlock more investigative opportunities inside the network databanks, and ATM hack boost which boost the cash rewards when hacking bank accounts.

-      Signature Shot: A biometrics weapon has been smuggled into Chicago for a captain of the Black Viceroys gang. The weapon only works for the first person who holds the gun. Breach a stronghold, steal the package and be the first to hold the weapon.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ulc mission: black viceroys gang colours outfit and biometric assault rifle.

-      Breakthrough Pack: A secret gathering is underway. The Chicago Club is negotiating power with Corporate CEOs. The Club has hired scramblers to block surveillance devices. Drive around the city to find the scramblers and take them out. Retrieve all names from the meeting and upload their images to the world.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ULC mission: vehicle expert perk allowing players to get free vehicles from underground car contact and earn discounts on select cars.

The Vigilante Edition (available exclusively at Game in the UK and GameStop in Ireland)
This edition includes physical items to replicate Aiden Pearce’s iconic look:

Ø  Physical content:
-      Vigilante Collector box
-      Aiden Pearce’s cap
-      Aiden Pearce’s mask
-      Original soundtrack of the game

Ø  Digital content: 1 single payer mission:
-      Palace Pack: A police raid is planned on the luxury palace of an Internet mogul. His impressive databanks have intimate details on thousands of people…including Aiden Pearce. Break inside, wipe those hard drives and escape before the raid begins.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ULC mission: investigation bonus allows gamers to unlock more investigative opportunities inside the network databanks, and ATM hack boost which boost the cash rewards when hacking bank accounts.

The Uplay Exclusive Edition (available exclusively via the Uplay website)
This exclusive edition is available only on the Uplay website, and includes:

Ø  Physical content:
-      Exclusive Steelbook™

Ø  Digital content: 3 single payer missions with up to almost 60 minutes of additional gameplay:
-      Palace Pack: A police raid is planned on the luxury palace of an Internet mogul. His impressive databanks have intimate details on thousands of people…including Aiden Pearce. Break inside, wipe those hard drives and escape before the raid begins.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ULC mission: investigation bonus allows gamers to unlock more investigative opportunities inside the network databanks, and ATM hack boost which boost the cash rewards when hacking bank accounts.

-      Signature Shot: A biometrics weapon has been smuggled into Chicago for a captain of the Black Viceroys gang. The weapon only works for the first person who holds the gun. Breach a stronghold, steal the package and be the first to hold the weapon.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ulc mission: black viceroys gang colours outfit and biometric assault rifle.

-      Breakthrough Pack: A secret gathering is underway. The Chicago Club is negotiating power with Corporate CEOs. The Club has hired scramblers to block surveillance devices. Drive around the city to find the scramblers and take them out. Retrieve all names from the meeting and upload their images to the world.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ULC mission: vehicle expert perk allowing players to get free vehicles from underground car contact and earn discounts on select cars.

The Special Edition (available exclusively at Game in the UK)
This special edition features an exclusive single player mission:

Ø  Digital content: 1 single player mission:
-      Breakthrough Pack: A secret gathering is underway. The Chicago Club is negotiating power with Corporate CEOs. The Club has hired scramblers to block surveillance devices. Drive around the city to find the scramblers and take them out. Retrieve all names from the meeting and upload their images to the world.
Rewards unlocked upon completion of the ULC mission: vehicle expert perk allowing players to get free vehicles from underground car contact and earn discounts on select cars.

The Watch_Dogs editions can be pre-ordered at the retailers indicated above and at UBIShop® by visiting: http://shop.ubi.com/WatchDogs

In Watch_Dogs, players will assume the role of Aiden Pearce, a new type of vigilante who, with the help of his smartphone, will use his ability to hack into Chicago’s central operating system (ctOS) and control almost every element of the city. Aiden will be able to tap into the city’s omnipresent security cameras, download personal information to locate a target, control systems such as traffic lights or public transportation to stop a chase, and more. The city of Chicago is now the ultimate weapon.

Stay connected to Watch_Dogs by visiting the official website, Facebook pageand Twitter account.

About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified lineup of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 26 countries and has sales in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2011–12 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of 1.061 billion euros. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

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