Profiling & Hacking

Learn how to use Aiden's phone for facial recognition, hacking environmental objects, and detonating explosives. Expand your ctOS network and understand profile identifications to gain the upper hand in Watch Dogs 2.

Alright, let's talk about one of the coolest parts of Watch Dogs 2: using Aiden's phone to mess with people and the environment. Think of his phone as your ultimate tool – it lets you see who's who, hack into pretty much anything, and even blow stuff up from a distance. You start out only being able to mess with folks in Parker Square because that's all the ctOS network you've got access to. To get more power, you'll need to take over the ctOS Centers in the other districts. It's like expanding your digital territory!

When you're looking at people, you'll notice different colored diamonds above their heads. These tell you a lot:

• White Diamond: These are your everyday citizens. Nothing too exciting here.
• Yellow Diamond: Keep an eye on these guys. They're either about to do something shady or are in trouble themselves.
• Blue Diamond: These folks are your ticket to some sweet rewards, so make sure to profile them!
• Red Diamond: These are the ones you need to be wary of. They're potential threats, so be ready for anything.

But it's not just people you can mess with. Aiden can hack all sorts of things in the environment. This is super useful for getting into places you normally couldn't or taking out enemies without getting your hands dirty. Whenever you're heading into a tricky spot, always look for those ctOS cameras first. They give you a bird's-eye view of the situation, letting you see what's coming before you even step foot in there. Think of them as your early warning system.

Beyond cameras, tons of other objects can be hacked to cause distractions or to use as weapons. You can mess with junction boxes to create electrical hazards, open up containers, control lifts and cranes to cause chaos, unlock doors and gates, and even detonate explosives that enemies are carrying. It all adds up to give Aiden a massive edge in any fight or infiltration.