Advertisement
Sections
Watch Dogs: Legion online mode now available on Xbox One, Series X, Series S, PS 4, PS 5 and Stadia at no additional cost
PC players will also soon get access with the mode debuting on the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store on Windows PC.

Ubisoft has announced that the online mode for Watch Dogs: Legion is now available on various consoles and Stadia. The publisher has stated that the players will be able to enjoy the online mode on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Stadia at no additional cost. PC players will get access soon with the mode debuting on the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store on Windows PC. Ubisoft has promised that the online mode will shortly appear on their subscription service, Ubisoft+, as well.The online mode will bring several new features to the game like the opportunity of free-roaming in an open-world co-op where players can team up with their friends. The teams can have as many as four players as they go across London, the city where the game is set. Gamers will be able to take part in events, complete challenges and earn rewards from side activities.Players will be able to use new co-op gameplay mechanics to succeed in several new co-op missions where two to four players can come together.[caption id="attachment_9400491" align="alignright" width="1280"]
Watch Dogs: Legion. Image: Ubisoft[/caption]Interestingly, the online mode is also bringing the first available Player-vs-Player (PvP) mode, called the Spiderbot Arena. In this, as many as four players will be able to take part in a free-for-all deathmatch. The gamers will have the ability to control armed spiderbots in the game.Season Pass owners will be given the chance to play two exclusive single-player missions. First is the Guardian Protocol, where DedSec will unearth an algorithm which shows that AI can override human decision occasionally. Now, it is upon the player to stop the algorithm getting misused. The other mission is Not In Our Name. In this, DedSec discovers a group that is using their name. The secret team is following the orders of some tabloid owner who aims to gain power in London.Ubisoft has stated that additions will be offered to players in the form of an Invasion PvP mode, more co-op missions and free characters in the future. Also, the first four-player co-op Tactical Op called Leader of the Pack is getting released on 23 March.
Watch Dogs: Legion. Image: Ubisoft[/caption]Interestingly, the online mode is also bringing the first available Player-vs-Player (PvP) mode, called the Spiderbot Arena. In this, as many as four players will be able to take part in a free-for-all deathmatch. The gamers will have the ability to control armed spiderbots in the game.Season Pass owners will be given the chance to play two exclusive single-player missions. First is the Guardian Protocol, where DedSec will unearth an algorithm which shows that AI can override human decision occasionally. Now, it is upon the player to stop the algorithm getting misused. The other mission is Not In Our Name. In this, DedSec discovers a group that is using their name. The secret team is following the orders of some tabloid owner who aims to gain power in London.Ubisoft has stated that additions will be offered to players in the form of an Invasion PvP mode, more co-op missions and free characters in the future. Also, the first four-player co-op Tactical Op called Leader of the Pack is getting released on 23 March.Watch Dogs: Legion trailer:
First Published:Mar 10, 2021, 15:04:35 IST
Advertisement
Advertisement

Why AI notetakers are raising serious privacy and security concerns
AI notetakers promise effortless meeting summaries, but experts warn they could expose confidential conversations, corporate secrets and personal voiceprints. As businesses increasingly adopt AI-powered meeting assistants, questions over data storage, privacy, consent and legal risks are becoming impossible to ignore
5 min read
China's low-cost AI models are changing the global AI race. Here's why Silicon Valley is worried
As Chinese firms continue to improve performance while keeping prices low, the AI race is no longer just about building the smartest model—it is increasingly becoming a battle over who can deliver the best value
2 min read
China's Kimi K3 challenges US AI leaders with frontier-level performance at lower cost
Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot AI has unveiled its latest open-weight AI model, Kimi K3, with early results suggesting it could compete with some of the world's most advanced AI systems developed by leading US companies
2 min read
How did Instagram run ads promoting child abuse in India?
India has issued a notice to Meta after an investigation alleged that Instagram displayed paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material. MeitY ordered Meta to remove such Instagram ads and explain within seven days how they were approved
8 min read
Why has India halted WhatsApp’s username feature before launch?
India has halted WhatsApp’s planned username feature, citing concerns about cybercrime, impersonation, and law enforcement challenges. As Meta races to address security concerns, here’s why MeitY has paused the rollout, what the feature does, and how it could influence privacy and online safety in India
3 min read
Advertisement
Advertisement
