Ubisoft's Watch Dogs franchise, known for its hacker-themed third-person shooters, is finally branching out to mobile! However, this isn't the console experience you might anticipate. Instead, Watch Dogs: Truth, an interactive audio adventure, has launched on Audible.

Players shape the narrative by making crucial decisions that guide Dedsec's actions. This choose-your-own-adventure style, a format dating back to the 1930s, places players in near-future London as Dedsec confronts a new threat. The AI Bagley assists players in their decision-making process after each episode.

The Watch Dogs franchise's mobile debut, in this unique format, is surprising, especially considering its age (roughly comparable to Clash of Clans). While the audio adventure format might seem unconventional, the potential of a major franchise exploring this medium is intriguing.

The relatively low-key marketing surrounding Watch Dogs: Truth highlights the franchise's somewhat inconsistent approach. Nevertheless, its success will be closely monitored to gauge player reception and the viability of this format for the series.