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Shadows, Watch Dogs 2 Operation

Walkthrough for the operation Shadows in the game Watch Dogs 2. This page covers all main objectives, key steps, or helpful tips to guide you through the operation smoothly. Whenever possible, the guide points out locations for key items and details interactions with NPCs, among other tips. To ensure maximum clarity, in-game screenshots are included for easy-to-follow visual guidance.

Type of operation: Side operation

To start this side operation you need to find and talk to a DedSec member who can be found somewhere in the area of San Francisco.

Example starting NPC:

Shadows

Rewards

A total of 27,000 Followers, Throwback Gear: Aiden's Mask, Coat and Hat.

Achievement

The Fox

Related points of interest

Icon of Side Operation Shadows World Map / San Francisco Bay
Icon of Side Operation Shadows World Map / San Francisco Bay
Icon of Side Operation Shadows World Map / San Francisco Bay

Objectives of Shadows

1. Hack Victor Cheung's phone

We know the Bratva and Auntie Shus have a shady deal in the works, so DedSec's headed to a known Auntie Shu hangout to learn more.

Victor is in the restricted area but you can use the quadcopter and hack him remotely.

Hack Victor Cheung's phone

2. Investigate the Shu/Bratva deal

DedSec has found the location of a secret meeting between rivals Auntie Shu and the Bratva. If we can get credit for exposing a major crime deal, this could gain us a lot of followers. We're going to check it out.

Go to the place marked on your map.

Investigate the Shu/Bratva deal

Activate the jumper and check the yellow shipping container.

Investigate the Shu/Bratva deal

Inside you will find a few bodies and a phone. Hack it to get some intel.

Investigate the Shu/Bratva deal

Reward: 9,000 Followers.

3. Warn Aiden Pearce about the trap

Aiden Pearce has left a trail of dead Auntie Shu and Bratva thugs in his efforts to shut down a large-scale human trafficking ring. DedSec is going to make sure he succeeds.

You are looking for the ctOS box which is located at the lower level of the bunker which is a restricted area. Imo the best option is to stay outside and use the jumper to sneak down to the box.

The entrance to the bunker.

Warn Aiden Pearce about the trap

The door leading to the lower level.

Warn Aiden Pearce about the trap

ctOS box you need to hack.

Warn Aiden Pearce about the trap

Distract the guard when he will be passing by the cell.

Warn Aiden Pearce about the trap

4. Escape the area

Rewards: 9,000 Followers, Throwback Gear: Aiden's Mask, Coat and Hat.