Ubisoft has announced the date on which we can get our hands on their open-world new IP, Watch_Dogs. Come November 19th (November 22nd in Europe), we can take on the role of Aiden Pierce and hack whatever we choose. The game is set to come out on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Wii U and will be a launch title for the PlayStation 4.
Ubisoft also detailed four, count ’em, four, Collector’s Editions:
Dedsec Edition:
- A 23cm Aiden Pearce Figurine
- Steelbook™
- DedSec Collector box
- Watch_Dogs Artbook: artworks and illustrations that inspired the game
- Original soundtrack of the game
- Watch_Dogs map of Chicago
- Set of 4 collectible cards: discover Watch_Dogs iconic characters through augmented reality
- Set of 3 exclusive badges
- Palace Pack: A police raid is planned on the luxury palace of an Internet mogul. His impressive databanks have intimate details on thousands of people…including Aiden Pearce. Break inside, wipe those hard drives and escape before the raid begins.
- Signature Shot: A biometrics weapon has been smuggled into Chicago for a captain of the Black Viceroys gang. The weapon only works for the first person who holds the gun. Breach a stronghold, steal the package and be the first to hold the weapon.
- Breakthrough Pack: A secret gathering is underway. The Chicago Club is negotiating power with Corporate CEOs. The Club has hired scramblers to block surveillance devices. Drive around the city to find the scramblers and take them out. Retrieve all names from the meeting and upload their images to the world.
Vigilante Edition:
- Vigilante Collector box
- Aiden Pearce’s cap
- Aiden Pearce’s mask
- Original soundtrack of the game
- Palace Pack (mentioned above)
The Uplay Exclusive Edition of the game, which will only be available from the Uplay website, will come with an exclusive steelbook case and the three aforementioned DLC, while the Special Edition will contain an exclusive single player mission and the Breakthrough pack.
Last but now least, a new trailer has been released to celebrate the announcement of the game’s release date, which shows how much control Aiden has over the technology around him.