Watch Dogs: Legion’s Follow-Up Could Offer Hope for the Series’ Future

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As a die-hard fan who has been following the Watch Dogs series since its inception, I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation with the announcement of “Watch Dogs: Truth,” an interactive audiobook that promises to continue the story from where Watch Dogs: Legion left off. While I was initially disappointed when rumors of Ubisoft shelving the series circulated, this latest development has certainly reignited my hope for more thrilling adventures in the Watch Dogs universe.

As a dedicated fan of the Watch Dogs series, I’ve been waiting for news about a new installment with bated breath. Although it seems like we might not be getting a new game any time soon, the recent announcement of an interactive Audible audiobook titled “Watch Dogs: Truth” has me hopeful that there’s still more to come from this intriguing series. Despite the mixed reception to Watch Dogs: Legion when it was released, rumors surfaced in 2024 suggesting that Ubisoft might be stepping away from the franchise due to its performance. However, with the announcement of this audiobook, I can’t help but feel that the story of Watch Dogs: Legion will continue to unfold.

Despite some initial debate over the first game’s trailers, the Watch Dogs series has seen a surge in player popularity, serving as a complementary series to Ubisoft’s ongoing Assassin’s Creed franchise. Both series interweave references to each other through Easter eggs and cameos. Fans might have been expecting another game instead of an audiobook, but Watch Dogs: Truth could indicate that reports of Ubisoft abandoning the IP are unfounded. With this latest audiobook and a forthcoming movie adaptation, there’s a possibility that a sequel to Watch Dogs: Legion might keep the series alive until a new game is released.

Watch Dogs: Truth Will Continue the Story of Watch Dogs: Legion

Despite being an established game, the audiobook version of “Watch Dogs: Truth” is pioneering new territory in its format, marking Audible’s first foray into interactive storytelling. Listeners can influence the narrative by making choices at the end of each episode, shaping the tale as it unfolds. The storyline of “Watch Dogs: Truth” picks up from where “Watch Dogs: Legion” concluded, with DedSec having been acquitted of terrorist charges and foiling Zero Day’s plans. However, the path the story takes next is in the hands of the listener, and given the talent associated with the audiobook, it appears that characters from throughout the series could be featured in “Watch Dogs: Truth”.

In the sequel “Watch Dogs: Legion,” Pascal Langdale once again takes on the role of Bagsley, guiding us through the narrative. Characters like Tyrone “Bedbug” Hayes and Yolanda Mendez, who had significant roles in the original “Watch Dogs,” are also expected to return. Similar to how the “Bloodline” DLC brought back Aiden Pearce, Jackson Pearce, and Wrench from both the first and second games, it appears that “Watch Dogs: Truth” might capitalize on the same creative energy as “Watch Dogs: Legion.” If this holds true, then “Watch Dogs: Truth” may include more surprise appearances than its current roster suggests, potentially featuring these characters.

  • Marcus Holloway
  • Raymond “T-Bone” Kenny
  • Jordi Chin
  • Dusan Nemec

Watch Dogs Might Still Have Potential With Movies and Audiobooks

Interestingly enough, the unveiling of “Watch Dogs: Truth” happens to be perfectly timed because earlier this year, Ubisoft officially announced through their social media channels that the long-anticipated film version of the franchise has been filmed.

Despite not releasing a new game in the series since, the upcoming “Watch Dogs” movie and spin-off title “Watch Dogs: Truth” indicate that the franchise remains vibrant. However, with the film having its own narrative within the Watch Dogs universe and Ubisoft’s “Assassin’s Creed” movie receiving mixed reviews, fans might appreciate some confirmation that the Watch Dogs game series is not being discontinued.

Watch Dogs: Legion Follow-Up Could Tide Players Over Until the Next Game

Since the upcoming “Watch Dogs” movie is expected to present unique characters and narratives, it’s likely that “Watch Dogs: Truth” will be the game most closely aligned with the current “Watch Dogs” series lore. Although the futuristic setting of “Watch Dogs: Truth” differs from the contemporary worlds of “Watch Dogs” and “Watch Dogs 2”, it may still deliver an experience akin to the original games, serving as a bridge for fans until more details about future “Watch Dogs” games are revealed. However, with Ubisoft concentrating on projects like “Assassin’s Creed: Shadows”, fans should maintain reasonable expectations regarding potential announcements about new “Watch Dogs” titles in the near future.

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2024-12-06 00:04