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Act 1: Backstage Pass
Watch Dogs 2

Act 1: Backstage Pass

Learn how to enter the ctOS Control Center in Watch Dogs 2, including stealth and aggressive approaches, and how to hack access points.

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Learn how to enter the ctOS Control Center in Watch Dogs 2, including stealth and aggressive approaches, and how to hack access points.

Walkthrough
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    Make your way to the ctOS Control Center and choose an entry strategy for one of the many gated entrances.
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    Western Gate: Hack the main gate, but be aware of the guard behind it. Instead, head right and hack the control panel near a smaller mesh door to enter without being spotted. You will start on a lower level.
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    North Bridge: Use the construction ramp leading to the fencing and climb boxes for an overview of the area and easy access to cameras.
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    Eastern Gate: Avoid opening the main gate due to the guard behind it. Go around the right side and use blocks to climb behind the yellow and black barrier for a height advantage and access to hackable objects for distractions.
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    Southern Windows: This entry is guarded by one man with a hidden camera. Hacking his camera is possible but likely unfruitful without advanced skills or weapons to silence shooting glass.
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    Cunning Route - Using the Cameras: Access any camera without entering the center. Move between cameras, marking guards until you enter. Spot the man who can call reinforcements. Access the camera in the center of the room. Hack the access code from the man leaning against pallets smoking. Distract the man with the hidden camera by aiming your camera toward him, making him move from the window, then hack his camera to reach the access point.
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    Stealth Route - Melee it Up: Use distractions like forklifts, car alarms, and explosions to enter quietly and take out guards for the most XP. Hack the crane holding a large container to kill two guards without risk, provided they were not distracted.
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    Aggressive Route - Pull Out Your Gun: Engage all guards with your weapons. Reinforcements will be called, providing added experience.
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    Once you have the access code, head to the southeast corner of the upstairs interior level.
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    Hack the control panel on the wall near a phone. This is your first access point hacking puzzle.
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    Guide the blue beam to the lock at the end of each puzzle. Start from the bottom and work the beam up or around.
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    In the final puzzle, a red switch indicates a time limit after activation. Turn it to make the beam go right and complete the puzzle quickly to access the server room.
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    Inside the server room, hack the three video logs (not collectibles).
  14. 14
    Hack the main server to complete the mission.
Tips
  • The Western Gate allows easy entry but offers no height advantage over guards.
  • The North Bridge provides a good overview and camera access.
  • The Eastern Gate offers a height advantage and hacking opportunities.
  • The Southern Windows entry is difficult without specific skills or weapons.
  • The Cunning Route allows you to gather information and codes without direct engagement.
  • The Stealth Route offers the most XP but carries risk; using the crane is a safe way to eliminate guards.
  • The Aggressive Route results in reinforcements being called for extra experience.
  • Access point puzzles require guiding a beam to a lock, with the final puzzle having a time limit.

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