Ubisoft is currently navigating a period of intense volatility. A combination of internal restructuring, sweeping layoffs, and a shifting business strategy has led to a precipitous decline in the company’s market valuation. This instability has been further exacerbated by the cancellation of several high-profile projects and significant delays for others—including the troubled Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake and the reimagining of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag—sparking considerable frustration among the fanbase.
Amidst this uncertainty, the future of the Watch Dogs franchise has remained a subject of intense speculation. However, noted industry insider Tom Henderson has recently indicated that the series is effectively defunct, with no new installments currently on the horizon.
The original Watch Dogs was initially positioned as a sophisticated challenger to GTA 5, carving out its own niche by centering its gameplay on urban hacking mechanics within a digitalized Chicago. Although originally slated for a late 2013 debut, the title was ultimately pushed back to May 2014.
In 2016, the franchise shifted its tone with Watch Dogs 2, offering a more vibrant and satirical take on tech culture in San Francisco. The most recent entry, Watch Dogs: Legion, arrived in 2020, transporting the “play as anyone” concept to a dystopian, near-future London.
Despite the gaming IP remaining dormant for several years, the brand is still moving forward in other media. Principal photography for the official Watch Dogs film adaptation was reportedly completed on September 13, 2024. Nevertheless, an official release date for the cinematic debut remains unannounced.
Source: gta.com.ua