Ubisoft News: 'Watch Dogs 2' and 'Ghost Recon: Wildlands' Pre-Order Bonus, Gameplay and Release Date

By Mark Aserit
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Ubisoft is set to release Watch Dogs 2 and Ghost Recon: Wildlands this year The Verge

Two action-packed shooter games from Ubisoft are coming this year. Based on their trailers, "Watch Dogs 2" and "Ghost Recon: Wildlands" have superb graphics and thrilling gameplay. Gamers can now pre-order these games which come with exclusive items and bonuses.

Here's everything you need to know about Watch Dogs 2 and Ghost Recon: Wildlands release date, gameplay and rumors.

Let's start with the deals for the recently announced Watch Dogs 2. This open world action-adventure game is now available on Uplay, Steam and Xbox Store. It also comes in six different editions, one of which, the Wrench Junior Robot Collector's Pack, is available with an actual robot. Wrench Jr. Robot has 17 pre-recorded sentences and described as "an endearing companion." Buyers can control it with a smartphone or tablet.

The top of the line edition is The Return of Dedsec Collector's Case, which contains the base game, the two "deluxe packs", and additional customization items like weapons, vehicles, drones, skins and more.  Wrench Jr Robot Collector's Pack has the same stuff minus the season pass. Lastly, the San Francisco Edition has vanity items, a set of Lithographies, a map of San Francisco, season pass and more.

Furthermore, there's the Gold Edition that includes personalization packs and season pass, while the Deluxe Edition drops the season pass. For Standard Edition, it only contains the base game.

Here's the price breakdown of every Watch Dogs 2 edition courtesy of Polygon:

  • Standard edition - $59.99
  • Deluxe edition - $69.99
  • Gold edition - $99.99
  • San Francisco edition - $109.99
  • Wrench Jr. Robot Collector's Pack - $119.99
  • The Return of Dedsec Collector's Case - $149.99

Take note that all edition give access to a bonus mission, titled "The Zodiac Killer," which involves solving a mysterious case of San Francisco murderer.

Ubisoft revealed Watch Dogs 2 will be released for PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One on November 15.

Meanwhile, let's check out the pre-order deals for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands. Its Deluxe edition ($70) contains Huntsman rifle and motorbike, three emblems, an XP booster and three vanity items. 

In addition, the game has Gold edition ($100) which includes the Deluxe pack and Season pass content.  It also contains exclusive digital items like powerful weapons, equipment and a vehicle.

For those who want more, Ubisoft offers three versions of Ghost Recon: Wildlands Collector's Edition: Gold ($160), Deluxe ($130), Standard ($120).  Each pack offers awesome physical items like Santa Muerte figurine and collectible posters.

Ubisoft has not yet announced the official release date of Ghost Recon: Wildlands, but some gamers believe it will become available this year.

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