Ubisoft's hacking-focused Watch Dogs series is finally branching out to mobile devices—sort of. Instead of a traditional mobile game, a new interactive audio adventure, Watch Dogs: Truth, has launched on Audible. Players steer the narrative by making choices that dictate DedSec's next move.
The Watch Dogs franchise, a cornerstone of Ubisoft's catalog, continues to expand its reach. This Audible release marks a unique approach to mobile gaming, harkening back to the classic choose-your-own-adventure format.
In Watch Dogs: Truth, players guide DedSec as they confront a new threat in a near-future London setting, aided by the AI Bagley. The episodic format allows for impactful decision-making after each segment.
Surprisingly, the Watch Dogs franchise and Clash of Clans are roughly the same age. This mobile debut, though unconventional, is intriguing. While the audio adventure format is not new, its application to a major franchise like Watch Dogs presents a compelling experiment.
The relatively low-key marketing for Watch Dogs: Truth is noteworthy. However, the unique approach warrants attention, and the success of this audio adventure will undoubtedly shape future mobile endeavors for the Watch Dogs series. Its reception will be closely monitored.