Watch Dogs: Legion - Bloodline
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About Watch Dogs: Legion - Bloodline
Watch Dogs: Legion - Bloodline is an adventure expansion to the 2020 open-world game. Developed by Ubisoft Toronto, it launched on July 6, 2021, for PlayStation 4/5, PC, Xbox One, and Series X|S. Set before the main game, it follows Aiden Pearce and Wrench as they investigate a new threat to London. The story adds character backstories and ties directly to the series' lore but doesn't expand the core gameplay loop. It’s a bite-sized prequel for fans craving more of the hackers’ world, though newcomers might find it redundant.
Gameplay
The expansion blends stealth, hacking, and combat in a condensed version of the main game’s open-world design. Players navigate London using familiar mechanics like drone hacking and stealth takedowns, but the focus stays on a linear storyline. Multiplayer and co-op modes are limited to brief missions, while single-player sessions revolve around uncovering plot twists and revisiting key locations. The controls feel snappy, but progression is slower compared to the main title. New missions often mirror existing ones, offering little mechanical innovation.
What Players Think
The game holds an IGDB score of 71.9/100. Community feedback is split: 45% of players rate it a 7/10 or below, citing recycled gameplay as a flaw. Average completion time is 8.4 hours, with 12% finishing 100%. Review snippets highlight the story’s depth for series fans but criticize bloated mission design. PlayPile data shows 68% of players finish the main story, but only 32% unlock all achievements. The dominant mood is “frustrated,” with one user calling it “a cash grab in disguise.”
PlayPile's Take
Bloodline is a niche pick for dedicated Watch Dogs fans. Its low cost (often under $30) makes it a tolerable story supplement, but the repetitive gameplay and shallow additions make it feel like filler. With a 71.9 IGDB score and 12% completion rate for 100% progress, it’s not essential. Save it for rainy afternoons or if you’re hungry for Aiden’s origin story. The 17 achievements are easy but not rewarding enough to justify a second playthrough.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
71.9
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