The production of the Watch Dogs film has concluded, having wrapped up filming.
The long-awaited Watch Dogs film has been in development for several decades, similar to the Minecraft and Borderlands films. While the Minecraft film recently released a trailer, and the Borderlands film made its debut last week – which, unfortunately, was met with largely negative reception, receiving a digital-only release just three weeks after its cinematic premiere – we’ve seen relatively little of Ubisoft’s adaptation thus far. Although no official announcements have been made, scattered rumors and casting hints have emerged throughout the year, with the latest revelation coming just this week. Ubisoft confirms filming wrap on #WatchDogs movie adaptation, but somehow misses announcing production start?
It’s likely that the frustration stems from Ubisoft’s decade-long effort to bring their game to life on screen, with only so much patience for production delays. While Ubisoft confirmed production was underway during the summer, it’s been four years since the last game, and basic awareness of the series isn’t at an all-time high.
Recently, Ubisoft experienced a downturn in its share value, prompting one major investor to pen a letter urging the company to go private, citing the need for “new blood” in their games – a move that would likely involve further layoffs. The letter specifically criticizes Watch Dogs as having been “dormant for years” despite being “cherished by tens of millions of gamers worldwide.” Notably, there appears to be no new Watch Dogs game in development, a peculiar decision considering a film adaptation is forthcoming?
The film adaptation of Watch Dogs: Legion is currently without a release date, with its development status eerily mirroring that of the game series – stuck in limbo. During this period, you must respond promptly.
