Ubisoft's Watch Dogs franchise, known for its hacker-themed third-person shooters, is branching out—to mobile! However, this isn't a traditional mobile game. Instead, Watch Dogs: Truth, an interactive audio adventure, has launched on Audible.

Players shape the narrative by making crucial decisions that guide Dedsec's actions. This choose-your-own-adventure style, a format dating back to the 1930s, places players in near-future London where Dedsec faces a new threat. The AI, Bagley, assists with decision-making after each episode.

This mobile debut is surprising, considering the Watch Dogs franchise's age, roughly paralleling that of Clash of Clans. While the audio adventure format might seem unconventional, it presents an intriguing opportunity for a major franchise like Watch Dogs. The relatively low-key marketing surrounding Watch Dogs: Truth is noteworthy, prompting cautious anticipation regarding its reception. The success of this unique approach will be closely monitored.