According to rumors circulating online, Ubisoft has decided to cancel several projects related to the Watch Dogs franchise, effectively putting the series “dead and buried.”
Information from the reliable leaker j0nathan on X/Titter suggests that the commercial failure of Watch Dogs: Legion led to the cancellation of multiple Watch Dogs projects, including an innovative battle royale concept.
Watch Dogs est normalement mort et enterré. Le bide de Legion a détruit les projets sur la licence (dont un Battle Royale assez original)
— j0nathan (@xj0nathan) April 21, 2024
While there has been no official confirmation from Ubisoft regarding these cancelations, the report aligns with the overarching trend. Watch Dogs: Legion faced challenges in gaining widespread acclaim, and Ubisoft has been shifting its focus towards more lucrative franchises like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry. Nonetheless, Ubisoft has recently resurrected the Prince of Persia series with titles like Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and the upcoming The Rogue Prince of Persia, hinting that the Watch Dogs series may also see a revival in the future.
It is disappointing that Watch Dogs: Legion could mark the end of the franchise, as its well-crafted world and gameplay mechanics showcased significant potential. Discover more about the game in our detailed review.
