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Watch Dogs 2 has a staggering five special editions available to pre-order

Ubisoft has unveiled a whopping five special editions for pre-order for its upcoming open-world hacking sequel, Watch Dogs 2. 

Due out on PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One on November 15, 2016, Watch Dogs 2 will come in the following flavours in addition to the standard release: Deluxe Edition, Gold Edition, San Francisco Edition, Wrench Junior Robot Collector’s Pack and The Return of DedSec Collector’s Case.

See below for full details on the contents of each special edition.

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Deluxe Edition – Includes a copy of Watch Dogs 2, an exclusive sleeve, San Francisco map, lithographs and Deluxe pack of digital customisation items

Gold Edition – Includes a copy of Watch Dogs 2, Season Pass and Deluxe digital pack

San Francisco Edition – Includes a Collector’s Box, a copy of Watch Dogs 2, digital content such as the Deluxe Pack and Zodiac Killer mission, a Marcus Holloway figurine, SF-themed laptop stickers, lithographs and a map of San Francisco 

Wrench Junior Robot Collector’s Pack (Uplay-exclusive) – Includes everything featured in the Gold Edition, plus a 20cm replica of the in-game Wrench Junior robot, controlled by an app (iPhone or Android).

The Return of DedSec Collector’s Case (Uplay-exclusive) – Includes everything featured in the Gold Edition, plus DedSec-themed memorabilia, such as DedSec art Marcus figurine, Marcus’ scarf and cap replica and exclusive 64-page art book

In addition, anyone who pre-orders Watch Dogs 2’s various special editions will receive the Zodiac Killer single-player mission.

Watch Dogs 2 launches on PS4 this November with all-new protagonist

Set in the bay area of San Francisco, Watch Dogs 2 introduces a brand new protagonist in the shape of Marcus Holloway, a seasoned hacker and a member of the notorious group, DedSec.

Players follow Holloway as he attempts to shut down ctOS 2.0 for good after being accused of a crime he did not commit, with gamers thrust into a rich open-world ripe with mass hacking opportunities. 

Ubisoft is also introducing a full-fledged multiplayer component this time around, with gamers able to engage in both co-op and player vs. player opportunities. 

Our creative team is working hard to deliver an outstanding WATCH_DOGS experience,” said Ubisoft Montreal Senior Producer, Dominic Guay. “In WATCH_DOGS 2, we’re excited to give players a captivating storyline with engaging characters that offers deeper, more meaningful hacking options, a greater variety of gadgets and weapons, and a brand new seamless multiplayer experience that will appeal to fans of the original WATCH_DOGS as well as players new to the brand.”