Research Points, San Francisco, Watch Dogs 2 Points of interest
This collection includes every marker from the Research Points category of points of interest in Watch Dogs 2, all placed on interactive maps created specifically for the game.
This collection includes every marker from the Research Points category of points of interest in Watch Dogs 2, all placed on interactive maps created specifically for the game.
Here is a list of Watch Dogs 2 research points located within the San Francisco city.
Research Points are used to craft upgrades in ./Research App.
The index below enables quick navigation to the desired marker / point of interest.
Bay BridgeThis is an antenna mounted on the pillar under a bridge span. The easiest way to get to the antenna is to use the quadcopter.
But it is also possible to hack it without the quadcopter.
Bayview RiseThis is a WiFi device located inside the small annex on top of the highest building.
You should start climbing at the position show in the picture below.
The device is inside this annex.
The closed circuit terminal is easily reachable.
BillboardThis is a WiFi device mounted behind the big billboard. Use the quadcopter and hack it remotely.
BreakwaterThis is a WiFi device inside the concrete pillar at the end of the breakwater. You can use the quadcopter and hack it remotely.
BuoyThis is a Wifi device on the wooden platform next to the buoy. You can get here by swimming.
Fisherman's WharfOn the roof of Fisherman's Wharf storehouse.
Required gadged: RC Jumper
Required research: Environmental RC
Use the RC Jumper to enter this small building on the ground level and hack closed circuit terminal inside.
Hack scissor lift and use it to get to the roof. Use RC Jumper again and get inside ventilation ducts.
Go through several ducts and small rooms until you reach research point.
Golden Gate Park RestaurantThis is an electronic device lying on the table on the balcony of the restaurant.
There is a scissor lift parked behind the restaurant. You should use it to get access to the balcony.
Haum Data CenterThis is the case, which lies on the terrace located on the roof of the building.
In the courtyard of the building you will find an elevator that you can use to get to the roof.
Haum Electronics Inc.The suitcase is inside the building.
It's in a restricted area.
Activate the jumper and drive through the hole in the fence.
There is a vent on the wall, use it to get inside the building.
Distract the guard and take the stairs to the upper level. The suitcase is under the table.
Lefty O'Doul BridgeThis is a WiFi device mounted on the bridge. You should use the quadcopter and hack it remotely.
PierThis is a WiFi device mounted under the pier.
You need to use the quadcopter to get to the device. Fly under the pier through a hole at the end of it and then move toward the device.
Research Point, San FranciscoThis is a suitcase lying on sacks of cement located next to the big window.
It's in a restricted area.
Research Point, San FranciscoIt's a suitcase lying on the ground in a concrete bunker.
It's in a restricted area.
Research Point, San FranciscoThis is a WiFi device on the roof of the building.
You can use the quadcopter here and hack it remotely.
Research Point, San FranciscoIt's a WiFi device hidden under a wooden veranda.
You need to use this ventilation duct to get to it.
Research Point, San FranciscoThis is a WiFi device hidden under a wooden veranda located on top of the building.
You can use the quadcopter here, and hack it remotely.
Research Point, San FranciscoThis is a suitcase lying on the ground in the restricted area.
Research Point, San FranciscoThis is a suitcase lying on the ground in the small garden which is a restricted area.
Research Point, San FranciscoThis is a WiFi device. You can hack it remotely through a hole in the wall.
Research Point, San FranciscoIt's a suitcase lying on the ground.
It's in a restricted area.
Research Point, San FranciscoThis is a WiFi device hidden under the wooden terrace.
You need to make a hole in the lower part of the wooden terrace, and then use the jumper to get to the device.
You can use the explosives but you can also use the forklift parked not far away.
Use the forklift to make a hole in the lower part of the terrace.
The device is inside the ventilation duct located under the terrace.
Research Point, San FranciscoThis is a WiFi device inside the ventilation duct.
If you have the quadcopter then you can fly inside the duct and hack the device remotely.
If you want to use the jumper then you should start here and then run after a few roofs.
Research Point, San FranciscoThis is a WiFi device on top of the yellow building.
You can use the quadcopter and hack the device remotely.
If you don't have the quadcopter yet, then you can climb up to the roof very easy, just using ladders.
Research Point, San FranciscoThis is a suitcase lying on top of the scaffolding located in the restricted area.
You can sneak up there quite easily as long as your jumper has improved spring / jump height.
Research Point, San FranciscoIt's a suitcase inside the locked room in the underground parking.
Use the camera (or quadcopter) and hack the smart tablet located inside the room through the hole above the door.
Research Point, San FranciscoIt's a suitcase on the balcony.
There is a scissor lift along the road to the southwest, you can use it to get to the balcony.
You can also use a bike to get this suitcase.
In this case you need to get to the park located on top of the Transbay Center.
There is a ramp there, use it and make a jump.
Research Point, San FranciscoIt's a WiFi device inside the small hole near the ground, behind the fence. You can hack it remotely.
Research Point, San FranciscoIt's a suitcase in the corner of the square, which is a restricted area.
Research Point, San FranciscoThis is an antenna on the roof of the building.
You should use the quadcopter and hack it remotely.
Research Point, San FranciscoThis is a WiFi device inside a ventilation duct.
The entrance to the ventilation duct. You should try the jumper here, and it is possible that you will have to try several times before you manage to jump inside.
Research Point, San FranciscoThis is an electronic device on the roof of a small building in the backyard.
The easiest way to grab the device would be to find a van or another tall vehicle, park it next to the building and use it to climb up to the roof.
Research Point, San FranciscoIt's a suitcase under the stairs located in a small restricted area. It's guarded by two guys only.
Research Point, San FranciscoIt's an antenna on the roof of the building.
You should use the quadcopter and hack the antenna remotely.
Research Point, San FranciscoThis is a WiFi device inside the ventilation shaft.
It's in a restricted area.
The entrance to the ventilation shaft.
Research Point, San FranciscoRemotely hackable antenna.
Use the quadcopter, fly to the swimming pool area located on the roof of the building, and hack the antenna.
Research Point, San FranciscoThis is a WiFi device inside the vertilation duct located on the roof of the building.
Bring down the window washing lift and use it to get to the roof.
Ventilation duct is locked and you have to find the closed circuit terminal to unlock it.
It's on the roof of the second building so you have to use the jumper and make a long jump. To do this, you need the speed boost research.
Research Point, San FranciscoThis is a suitcase in the orange shipping container located in the restricted area.
Aerial view of the restricted area.
Research Point, San FranciscoThis is a suitcase on a small balcony.
Use the nearby lift car to get to the balcony and pick up the suitcase.
Research Point, San FranciscoIt's an antenna mounted on the wall of the building.
It's in a restricted area.
The antenna is locked and you need to find closed circuit terminal and physicaly hack it.
Research Point, San FranciscoRemotely hackable WiFi device.
Item is in a restricted area but you can use the quadcopter and hack it remotely.
Research Point, San FranciscoRemotely hackable WiFi device.
Although the device is inside the building but you can use the quadcopter and hack it remotely through the glass wall.
Research Point, San FranciscoRemotely hackable antenna.
Antenna is inside the garden shed. You should activate the NetHack, swich to the camera inside the shed, and then hack the antenna remotely.
Seafood RestaurantUnder the seafood restaurant.
Accessibility: Easy
Required gadged: RC Jumper
Union SquareThis is a WiFi device on top of the large column at the Union Square. Use the quadcopter and hack it remotely.
Vermont StreetThis is a suitcase on the balcony located on the roof of the building.
Get on the roofs in the position shown in the picture below.
WindmillThis is an antenna mounted on top of the windmill.
You can hack the antenna remotely.
