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Stare into the Abyss
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Stare into the Abyss

Need help with the 'Stare into the Abyss' mission in Watch Dogs? Follow our step-by-step guide to take down Crispin and hack his phone, with tips for both aggressive and stealth approaches.

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Need help with the 'Stare into the Abyss' mission in Watch Dogs? Follow our step-by-step guide to take down Crispin and hack his phone, with tips for both aggressive and stealth approaches.

Alright, so you've reached the 'Stare into the Abyss' mission in Act 2 of Watch Dogs. This one's all about taking down a guy named Crispin at a car showroom in Mad Mile. It's a bit of a puzzle, especially if you want to do it cleanly. Don't worry, I'll walk you through it.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Mad Mile Car Showroom: First things first, make your way to the car showroom located in Mad Mile. You'll need to hack an access point there – it's a timed puzzle, but it's pretty straightforward.
  2. 2
    Locate Crispin: Once inside, you'll spot Crispin checking out his new ride. Your objective is to eliminate him and then hack his phone. The catch is, Crispin is in a back room where you can't directly target him. If you mess with the guards, he'll bolt in his car.
  3. 3
    Aggressive Route - Proximity Escape: If you're going for a more direct approach, head around the side of the building towards the back, where Crispin's car is parked. Find the planter right in front of his car and hide behind it. Equip your Proximity IED and toss it onto the ground where his car will drive out. When you draw attention, he'll hop into his car and drive straight into the IED, taking him out. After that, you can quickly hack his phone. You'll then have the option to fight the remaining enemies or make a quick getaway in one of the nearby cars.
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    Stealth Route - Lure Him Out: Crispin is easily spooked. If you head to the side of the building where his car is facing, you can grab one of the nearby cars. Drive it over and deliberately hit a lamp post. This noise will draw Crispin out of his office to investigate. Once he's out, you can take him down with a melee strike. Again, hack his phone quickly afterward and decide whether to fight or flee.
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    Club Infinite 92: After you've dealt with Crispin and his phone, your next destination is Club Infinite 92. Head to the waypoint and enter the club. Follow the host to a back room. You'll see a cutscene here, and you might recognize the young lady involved.
Tips
  • The Proximity IED is your best friend for the aggressive route. Make sure you place it where the car will definitely drive over it.
  • For the stealth approach, the lamp post distraction is pretty reliable. Just be ready to move in for the melee takedown as soon as he investigates.
  • After hacking Crispin's phone, you'll have a choice to fight or escape. If you're low on health or ammo, escaping is usually the smarter move.

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