Ubisoft's hacking-focused Watch Dogs series is finally branching out to mobile devices! Well, sort of. Instead of a traditional mobile game, a new interactive audio adventure, Watch Dogs: Truth, has launched on Audible. Players shape the narrative by making crucial decisions that guide Dedsec's actions.
The Watch Dogs franchise, a staple in Ubisoft's lineup, continues to expand its reach. This mobile debut, however, takes an unexpected form: an audio adventure. Unlike previous installments, Watch Dogs: Truth offers a classic choose-your-own-adventure experience, available now on Audible.
This interactive audio story plunges players into a near-future London where Dedsec confronts a new threat. The AI companion, Bagley, guides players through the narrative, offering choices after each episode. This format harkens back to the early days of interactive fiction, with roots dating back to the 1930s.
Ctrl-alt-waitnotthatThe surprising aspect is that Watch Dogs and Clash of Clans share a similar age, yet this marks the franchise's first significant mobile foray. While the audio adventure format might seem unusual, the potential is exciting, especially for a major franchise like Watch Dogs.
The somewhat limited marketing for Watch Dogs: Truth highlights the series' unique, almost haphazard approach to expansion. Nonetheless, the reception of this audio adventure will be closely watched to gauge its success and influence future mobile developments within the franchise.
