Watch Dogs 2 is a great game that players can check out on the Xbox Game Pass. Marcus Holloway and his band of DedSec hackers are a joy to interact with, making for a fresh change of pace from the dark and grim atmosphere that constantly hounded its predecessor. The game features many metrics that players need to keep track of, including stuff like Research Points and Followers.
Followers essentially represent the total experience that Marcus has. Increasing this is important to unlock certain missions and also unlock Research Points that can help improve Marcus' abilities. Getting both these numbers up to the max is important to unlock everything that Watch Dogs 2 has to offer, and here are some ways to increase the influx of both Followers and Research Points.
Complete The Main Missions
.jpg?q=50&fit=crop&w=1500&dpr=1.5)
The best way to gain Followers and unlock more Research Points in Watch Dogs 2 is to simply complete the main missions. These net a ton of Followers in one go that can provide a sizeable boost to a player's level.
It helps that these main missions are extremely well constructed and are a joy to play through. There are very few main missions that feel hackneyed or half-baked, with the vast majority of them delivering many story and gameplay highlights.
Engage With As Many Side Quests As Possible
The side quests in Watch Dogs 2 are pretty decent in their own right. They have their own doses of unique off-brand humor and engaging action set-pieces to make them well worth an attempt.
The majority of side quests also focus on completely different aspects of the gameplay at times, serving as a fresh change of pace from the usual structure of the main missions. The fact that players get Followers by completing these side objectives is the icing on the cake and serves as a perfect reason why players should engage with these activities to raise their level as quickly as possible.
Take Pictures For The ScoutX App
Watch Dogs 2 is a brilliant replication of San Francisco, featuring several landmarks that the player can engage with as well. This basically leads to players roaming around the game world and checking out the various landmarks and the like that are marked on their map.
These places are meticulously constructed, with players being encouraged to take pictures of these areas to boost their Follower count. It's a simple and great way to engage with the beautiful open world of Watch Dogs 2.
Find Research Points In The Open World
For the most part, players will get Research Points as they level up Marcus and get as many followers as possible. However, some people might find the act of gathering these Research Points a bit tedious if Followers is the only thing that governs their acquirement.
Thankfully, Ubisoft realized that simply restricting Research Points to Followers might rub some people the wrong way. Thankfully, there are also several Research Points present in the game world that players can access after searching around for secrets. It's a simple yet great way for players to engage with the game world and gain a substantial gameplay benefit for the same.
Use The Driver SF App To Complete Driving Missions
The Driver SF app is an ingenious move by Ubisoft to encourage players and make them drive around the world to see the sights while also interacting with this traversal mechanic. It basically turns Marcus into a glorified Uber driver who is tasked with taking other NPCs around to different destinations.
Players start out with a 5-star rating and need to maintain it by driving safely, maintaining a speed that isn't too high or too low, and reaching a passenger's destination in time. There are several Driver SF missions scattered across the map, and they're quite fun to deal with, although players should be wary and take appropriate vehicles to deal with some of the more challenging cab rides in the game.
Take Part In Races
The world of Watch Dogs 2 is littered with side activities that let players brush up on certain skills while also netting some valuable Followers and money in the process. The various races that players can participate in serve as one such way for players to engage in some high-speed thrills with rewarding outcomes.
These races include eKarts, motocross, sailboats, and sailing, all of which are pretty fun in their own right. Some races might be more challenging than others, but players who can persevere to the very end of each batch of races will enjoy a bunch of great bonuses indeed.
Participate In Online Missions And Events
Watch Dogs 2 integrates many online components to give players the best of both worlds. Online Operations is something that most people will interact with time and time again, with the objectives being randomly generated and never-ending.
If players get bored of these Online Operations, there are other activities to participate in as well. Both Bounty Hunter and Hacking Invasions are fun to pull off and make for a great time.
Watch Dogs 2 is available now on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia.