What changed in Watch_Dogs® 2 in 2016
126 updates · 24 main milestones · Aug 19, 2016 to Dec 22, 2016
- 3 eventsT-Bone Content Bundle Launchdlc releaseMilestone
First round of DLC featuring Raymond Kenney, new attire, modified school bus, and Mayhem co-op challenge.
SteamNew Mayhem Co-op ChallengegameplayIntroduces a new Mayhem co-op challenge with a tough enemy archetype – the Grenadier.
SteamT-Bone Content Bundle Launchdlc releaseMilestoneThe first round of DLC featuring Raymond Kenney, including attire and a modified school bus.
Steam - 7 eventsT-Bone Content Bundle DLC Release Datenew contentMilestone
DLC releasing on Dec 22nd for PS4 and Jan 24th for Xbox One and PC.
SteamT-Bone Chaos Challengeseasonal eventA free event content running for four weeks with new themed challenges each week.
SteamT-Bone Chaos Challenge Launchseasonal eventCommunity challenges starting December 19th with unique rewards including a new car and bag skin for Marcus.
SteamT-Bone Chaos Challengeseasonal eventFree event content running for four weeks with new themed challenges and rewards.
SteamNew Ubisoft Club Special Event ChallengegameplayA new challenge available each Monday during the T-Bone Chaos Challenge.
SteamT-Bone Content Bundle DLC Release Datenew contentMilestoneDLC releasing on December 22nd for PS4 and January 24th for Xbox One and PC.
SteamT-Bone Chaos Challenge Launchseasonal eventCommunity challenges with unique rewards including a new car and bag skin for Marcus.
Steam - 8 eventsUbisoft Club Weekly Challengesquality of life
Weekly challenges available in the Ubisoft Club app to earn followers.
SteamOnline Weekend Events with Gameplay TweaksgameplayBi-weekly online events that change gameplay mechanics and boost leaderboard performance.
SteamMost Wanted Bounty EventsgameplayMonthly events where players hunt down a 'Most Wanted' community member for increased bounty rewards.
SteamSpecial Events Month with DedSec Challengesseasonal eventFour weekly DedSec challenges with exclusive rewards, starting with an homage to T-Bone.
SteamMost Wanted Bounty EventsgameplayMonthly events where players hunt down a 'Most Wanted' community member for increased bounty rewards.
SteamOnline Weekend Events with Gameplay TweaksgameplayBi-weekly online events starting in January that will tweak in-game mechanics for a new experience.
SteamSpecial Events Month with DedSec Challengesseasonal eventFour weekly DedSec challenges with exclusive rewards starting in January.
SteamUbisoft Club Weekly ChallengesgameplayWeekly challenges available in the Ubisoft Club app to earn followers.
Steam - 33 eventsHacking Invasions Tweaksbalance changeMilestone
Multiple adjustments made to reduce accidental discoveries in Hacking Invasions.
SteamSelect Difficulty Level at Game Startnew contentPlayers can choose a difficulty level when starting a new game.
SteamFixed Progression-Breaking Issuesbug fixMilestoneResolved issues for several missions that were halting progression.
SteamFixed Wall Geometry Exploitsbug fixPlayers can no longer use motorcycles to pass through walls.
SteamLeaderboard Rank Display Improvementsbalance changeLeaderboard rank for each multiplayer activity is now displayed more prominently.
SteamImproved AI Sniper Behaviorbug fixAI snipers will now shoot more often by moving less from cover to cover.
SteamFixed Progression-Breaking Issuesbug fixMilestoneResolved issues that halted progression in several missions.
SteamSelect Difficulty Level at Game Startnew contentPlayers can choose a difficulty level when starting a new game.
SteamReplay Missions Feature Addednew contentPlayers can now replay any mission that is part of a Main Operation.
SteamCo-Op Team-Up Improvementsquality of lifeEasier to team up for co-op with players already in your session.
SteamFixed Various Minor Issuesbug fixAddressed multiple minor audio and text issues in localized versions.
SteamHacker Level Displayednew contentNew Hacker Level stat displayed in Marcus' phone based on followers acquired.
SteamLarger Fonts in Arabic and Chinese Subtitlesui uxSubtitles in Arabic and Chinese now feature larger fonts for better visibility.
SteamReplay Missions Feature Addednew contentPlayers can now replay any mission that is part of a Main Operation.
SteamHacker Level Displayednew contentNew Hacker Level stat displayed in Marcus' phone based on followers acquired.
SteamReduced Frequency of Police Commandbug fixThe policewoman will repeat the 'PULL OVER NOW!' command less frequently.
SteamImproved Performance on Crossfire SystemsperformancePerformance enhancements for AMD dual GPU systems.
SteamCo-Op Teaming Up Improvementsbalance changeEasier to team up for co-op with players already in your session.
SteamMinor Graphical Fixes to Camera and Gallery InterfacevisualsImprovements to help players take better screenshots.
SteamSan Francisco Fog Timer Bug FixedperformanceFixed a bug causing the fog to appear less often than intended.
SteamImproved Performance and StabilityperformanceGeneral improvements to game performance and stability.
SteamImproved Shooting Mechanicsbalance changeChanges made to shooting behavior for increased satisfaction and accuracy.
SteamEnemy Weapons Available for Printingnew contentBlueprints for enemy weapons are now available to print from the 3D Printer.
SteamEnemy Weapons Availablenew contentBlueprints for enemy weapons can now be printed from the 3D Printer.
SteamLeaderboard Rank Display Improvementsui uxLeaderboard rank is now displayed more prominently in multiplayer matches.
SteamReduced Frequency of Police Commandbug fixThe policewoman's 'PULL OVER NOW!' command will repeat less frequently.
SteamImproved Subtitle VisibilitylocalizationLarger fonts in Arabic and Chinese subtitles for better visibility.
SteamLeaderboard Rewards Deliveredbug fixPlayers who earned leaderboard rewards in Season 1 will receive them.
SteamGraphical Fixes to Camera and Gallery InterfacevisualsMinor graphical improvements to help take better screenshots.
SteamIED Throwing Mechanics Adjustedbalance changePlayers can now throw IEDs on rooftops from street level.
SteamHacking Invasions Tweaksbalance changeMilestoneNumerous adjustments made to reduce accidental discoveries in Hacking Invasions.
SteamImproved Weapon Shooting Mechanicsui uxChanges made to weapon recoil and sound for a more satisfying shooting experience.
SteamLeaderboard Rewards Deliveredbug fixSeason 1 leaderboard rewards will now be delivered to players' inventories.
Steam - 1 eventNew Enemy Archetype - Grenadiernew content
Introduction of a tough new enemy archetype that uses advanced weaponry and tactics.
Steam - 18 eventsAnti-cheat Software Not Enabled Fixbug fix
Improves the known issue where Anti-cheat Software was reported as not enabled.
SteamNon-ASCII Character Issue Fixbug fixFixes known issue where players with Windows accounts containing non-ASCII characters faced problems in the Full Gallery.
SteamImproved EasyAntiCheat IntegrationnetworkUpdates to EasyAntiCheat integration for smoother online play without sacrificing security.
SteamAnti-cheat Software Not Enabled Fixbug fixImproves known issue where anti-cheat software was reported as not enabled.
SteamCrash on Launch Fixbug fixMilestoneFixes crash on launch related to EAC / DotLocal DLL error message.
SteamTwitch Prime Bundle Installation Issue Fixbug fixFixes the issue preventing Steam players from seeing the Twitch Prime bundle as installed in-game.
SteamXbox One Controller Bluetooth Recognition Fixbug fixFixes issues where Xbox One controllers were not being recognized properly via Bluetooth.
SteamGeneral Stability ImprovementsperformanceGeneral stability improvements during gameplay, including a fix for a rare crash when firing a weapon.
SteamNon-ASCII Character Issue Fixbug fixFixes known issue where players with Windows accounts with non-ASCII characters faced problems in the Full Gallery.
SteamImproved EasyAntiCheat IntegrationnetworkUpdates to EasyAntiCheat integration to enhance online play without sacrificing security.
SteamMexican Spanish Language SupportlocalizationMexican Spanish available for Steam players in Latin America.
SteamTwitch Prime Bundle Installation Issue Fixbug fixFixes missing content issue for Steam players who received the Twitch Prime bundle.
SteamMexican Spanish Language SupportlocalizationMexican Spanish available for Steam players in Latin America.
SteamCrash on Launch Fixbug fixMilestoneFixes crash on launch related to EAC / DotLocal DLL error message issue.
SteamGeneral Stability ImprovementsperformanceGeneral stability improvements during gameplay, including a fix for a rare crash when firing a weapon.
SteamXbox One Controller Recognition Fixbug fixFixes issues where Xbox One controllers were not being recognized properly via Bluetooth.
Steam - 20 eventsLeaderboard Seasons Durationgameplay
Each Leaderboard Season lasts three weeks (21 days), with scores wiped at the start of each new Season.
SteamRank Stability During SeasonsgameplayPlayers cannot lose a rank in a division until the Season ends.
SteamRewards for Leaderboard ParticipationgameplayRewards are automatically added to the in-game wardrobe at the end of a Season based on division rank.
SteamTypes of LeaderboardsgameplayThree types of leaderboards introduced: Co-op missions, Hacking Invasions, and Bounty Hunter missions.
SteamIntroduction of Leaderboards Systemnew contentA new Leaderboards system is now accessible through the in-game smartphone after completing the 'Walk In the Park' mission.
SteamRank Divisions in LeaderboardsgameplaySix divisions for each online activity's Leaderboards, with additional splits for ranks.
SteamExclusive Seasonal ItemsgameplayTwo rewards per Season, with exclusive items themed around hacking culture and real-life events.
SteamBug with Season 1 Rewardsbug fixA bug prevents Season 1 rewards from being given at the end of the season; they will be delivered with Patch 1.07.
SteamRank Division StructuregameplayThere are six divisions for each online activity’s Leaderboards, with additional splits for ranks.
SteamFriend Comparison FeaturegameplayPlayers can compare their division to friends and challenge them to online activities from the Leaderboards app.
SteamExclusive Seasonal RewardsgameplayTwo rewards are available each Season, with exclusive items themed around hacking culture and real-life events.
SteamIntroduction of Leaderboards Systemnew contentA new Leaderboards system is now accessible through the in-game smartphone after completing the 'Walk In the Park' mission.
SteamTypes of LeaderboardsgameplayLeaderboards include Co-op missions, Hacking Invasions, and Bounty Hunter missions.
SteamFriend Comparison FeaturegameplayPlayers can compare their division to friends and challenge them to online activities directly from the Leaderboards app.
SteamBug with Season 1 Rewardsbug fixA bug prevents Season 1 rewards from being given at the end of the season; they will be delivered with Patch 1.07.
SteamPoints System for LeaderboardsgameplayPlayers earn points by completing online activities, even if they lose a match.
SteamPoints System for LeaderboardsgameplayPlayers earn points by completing online activities, even if they lose a match.
SteamSeasonal Rewards SystemgameplayRewards earned from divisions will be added to the in-game wardrobe at the end of a Season.
SteamRank Stability in Leaderboardsquality of lifePlayers cannot lose a rank in a division until the Season ends.
SteamLeaderboard Seasons DurationgameplayEach Leaderboard Season lasts three weeks, with scores wiped at the start of each new Season.
Steam - 12 eventsVarious crash fixesbug fixMilestone
This patch will have various crash fixes for a smoother gameplay experience.
SteamFixed cooldown resetting issue during Online Invasionsbug fixPlayers should now experience regular cooldown times and a normal frequency of getting hacked during their gameplay.
SteamImproved stability on AMD Crossfire systemsperformanceThis patch fixes instability on Crossfire systems (AMD dual GPU systems).
SteamImproved reliability of seamless online and matchmakingnetworkPlayers should now experience improved reliability of seamless online and matchmaking through the Multiplayer App.
SteamFixed cooldown resetting issue during Online Invasionsbug fixPlayers should now experience regular cooldown times and a normal frequency of getting hacked during gameplay.
SteamFixed Donut NPCs Glitchbug fixPC players will no longer see hordes of Donut people roaming the streets.
SteamVarious crash fixes for smoother gameplaybug fixMilestoneThis patch will have various crash fixes for a smoother gameplay experience.
SteamImproved reliability of seamless online and matchmakingnetworkPlayers should now experience improved reliability of seamless online and matchmaking through the Multiplayer App.
SteamImproved stability on AMD Crossfire systemsperformanceThis patch fixes instability on Crossfire systems (AMD dual GPU systems).
SteamFixed Donut NPCs Glitchbug fixPC players will no longer see hordes of Donut people roaming the streets.
Steam - 10 eventsMinimum and Recommended Specs Releasedsystem
The system requirements for running WATCH_DOGS 2 on PC have been detailed.
SteamOn-the-fly switching between input devicesgameplayPlayers can switch between mouse/keyboard and gamepad seamlessly.
SteamOn-the-Fly Gamepad SwitchinggameplayPlayers can switch between mouse/keyboard and gamepad seamlessly without additional options.
SteamPC-specific improvements for immersive experienceperformanceMilestoneIncludes full 4K support, uncapped FPS, and multi-monitor support.
SteamLaunch of WATCH_DOGS 2 on Windows PCnew contentMilestoneWATCH_DOGS 2 is now available on Windows PC with various improvements.
SteamWatch_Dogs 2 Launch on Windows PCnew contentMilestoneWATCH_DOGS 2 is now available on Windows PC with various enhancements.
SteamPC-Specific ImprovementsperformanceMilestoneThe game features full 4K support, uncapped FPS, and multi-monitor support.
SteamPC system requirements announcedsystemDetails on minimum and recommended specs for running the game.
SteamFully Mouse-Centric UIui uxThe game includes a fully mouse-centric user interface for better navigation.
Steam - 8 eventsImplementation of EasyAntiCheatsystemMilestone
EasyAntiCheat has been implemented on the PC version to prevent cheating by filtering interactions with the game client.
SteamIntroduction of Code of ConductotherA new Code of Conduct has been developed to promote a positive gaming community and safe online activities.
SteamNew Code of Conduct EstablishedchangesA new Code of Conduct has been developed to promote a positive gaming community.
SteamAccount Security Responsibilitiesquality of lifePlayers are responsible for the security of their own accounts.
SteamDisciplinary Actions for CheatingotherCheaters may face automatic and permanent bans on the first provable offense.
SteamPlayer Responsibility for Account SecurityotherPlayers are responsible for their account security and may face penalties for account piracy or theft.
SteamCheating Penalties Definedquality of lifeMaximum penalty for cheaters includes automatic and permanent banning on first offense.
SteamImplementation of EasyAntiCheatsystemMilestoneEasyAntiCheat has been implemented on the PC version to prevent cheating.
Steam - 6 eventsHacking Invasion Multiplayer Modenew contentMilestone
One player can stealthily hack another player's data while avoiding detection, with new mechanics for balance.
SteamCo-Op Multiplayer Modenew contentMilestonePlayers can team up with others they encounter in the Bay Area to explore and complete co-op missions.
SteamBounty Multiplayer Modenew contentMilestonePlayers can engage in Bounty sessions where they hunt down a target who has caused chaos, inviting others to join the chase.
SteamBounty Multiplayer Modenew contentMilestonePlayers can engage in a competitive chase where they can hunt down a target or defend against hunters.
SteamHacking Invasion Multiplayer Modenew contentMilestoneA stealth mode where one player hacks another's data while being hunted, now with added bomb-dropping drones for balance.
SteamCo-Op Multiplayer Modenew contentMilestonePlayers can team up to explore the Bay Area and complete co-op missions together.
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