
Watch Dogs isn’t the first game to struggle with connectivity issues on its launch day. Despite those efforts, a pirated version of Watch Dogs popped up online before its release today, although that version came bundled with malicious software that turned the pirate’s PC rig into a Bitcoin-mining machine for an unidentified source. Ubisoft also uses Uplay to authenticate games to prevent piracy. For example, those that own Ubisoft’s motorbike game Trials Fusion for PC and consoles can unlock content in Trials Frontier for mobile if they hook up their Uplay account to both.

It keeps track of players across platforms and games, which enables fans to earn rewards and achievements for all of the French company’s products. We are currently monitoring the situation closely. The publisher did take to Twitter to note that it is working on fixing the issue:Īll the possible efforts are put into the resolution of this problem. We’ve reached out to Ubisoft to ask if it expects this problem to continue, and we’ll update with any new information. We apologize for the inconvenience as we appreciate you cooperation.” Please continue to try as well as trying again later. “Players may experience long delays when trying to login in-game. “We are experiencing issues with the authentication services for Watch Dogs,” reads a Ubisoft post on Facebook. Ubisoft posted a notice to social media warning fans of the problem:

The issue is intermittent, and some are getting online without issue. Players trying to log in to start Watch Dogs on PC and console are experiencing long delays as well as failed connections. The game also features both a co-op mode and competitive multiplayer modes such as Hacking Invasion, Bounty Hunter, and more.OK, things aren’t that bad, but today people are having trouble playing Ubisoft’s new open-world action release Watch Dogs because the publisher’s authentication servers are struggling with the high demand. You'll play as a young hacker named Marcus Holloway who has joined hacking group DedSec and is working to expose corruption and crimes committed by a technology company. Before heading to post-Brexit London in Legion, you'll be able to explore the San Francisco Bay Area in Watch Dogs 2, a large open-world setting you can traverse on foot or by using vehicles like cars, buses, and motorcycles. Playing the first game isn't necessary as Watch Dogs 2 stands on its own, although there are references and connections to the original. If you're interested in Watch Dogs Legion but have never played any Watch Dogs games, Watch Dogs 2 offers a great introduction to the stealth action-adventure series.

Sit back and enjoy the show! - Ubisoft Support July 12, 2020 Don't worry! We'll be giving out the rewards to all of you, even if you were unable to log in successfully.
