In the PlayStation Plus catalog, certain games often go unnoticed. Yet, Watch Dogs 2currently offered to Extra and Premium subscribers, deserves our attention. Initially released in 2016, this open-world action game from Ubisoft returns with a new appeal: that of meeting the expectations of fans of GTA 6still awaiting an official release.
Accessible for free thanks to the Ubisoft+ Classics advantage, Watch Dogs 2 allows you to immerse yourself in a colorful fictional San Francisco, rich in activities and totally explorable. For players looking for a living world, between organized chaos and total freedom, it is an ideal alternative while waiting for Rockstar’s juggernaut.
An open city, an offbeat tone and modern tools
Unlike the dark and brutal atmosphere of the GTA games, Watch Dogs 2 offers a lighter, almost satirical approach. You play Marcus Holloway, a young DedSec hacker, determined to bring down an ultra-intrusive surveillance system. The story oscillates between serious missions and moments of pure technological madness.
Where GTA relies on weapons and brutality, Watch Dogs 2 innovates through piracy. A camera, a red light, a drone? Everything can be controlled. Infiltration is at the heart of many missions, but the game never penalizes creativity. Driving, exploration, urban stunts… the freedom of action is total, with gameplay that remains fluid despite the years.
Why it’s a good choice in 2026
Ten years after its release, Watch Dogs 2 still holds up, both technically and playfully. Its Californian atmosphere, its humor and its original mechanics make it an excellent reinterpretation of the open world genre. Above all, its more flexible pace of play may appeal to players disappointed in worlds that are too interventionist.
Multiplayer is still active, allowing you to join other players for cooperative challenges or races across the city. Even without any major new features, the game remains relevant thanks to its unique proposition, between hacking and action.
How to get it back and why not hesitate
Watch Dogs 2 is available at no additional cost to all subscribers PS Plus Extra and Premiumin the Ubisoft+ Classics section. Simply download it to play without limits as long as your subscription remains active.
Looking forward to GTA 6whose release is still announced for the end of the year, it constitutes a credible alternative. Not a clone, but a real variation on the open world theme, with enough originality to merit another chance.