Vehicle Hacking Skills
Vehicle Hacking is something you will use a lot while playing Watch Dogs 2. While the options are relatively simple, they will prove to be invaluable as you move through the connected San Francisco that serves as your playground. For the most part, they will be used to shift objectives out of the way, trap opponents, or to control a wily enemy that’s trying to flee. You will definitely find yourself using these hacks quite a bit.
Vehicle Directional Hack (L1 + Triangle, Square, Circle, or X/ LB + Y, X, B, or A)
This skill is the base vehicle ability you can unlock, and will be one of the first you obtain. It’s useful for creative play, just note that each use will use up two charges, so plan out your hacks well.
Engine Override (X/A while driving)
Nitro boost for all vehicles. Simply hold down X/A while driving to get a tremendous increase in speed while driving through the world of Watch Dogs 2. You’ll use one Botnet charge for every three seconds of boost or so.
Hijacker (Triangle/Y)
This should definitely be one of the first skills you unlock. Stealing cars draws attention and can take longer than you want, especially when trying to flee. With this upgrade you can simply walk up and every car is yours. No alarms, no attention, no fuss.
Massive Vehicle Hack (R1/RB)
One of Watch Dogs 2 mass hacks, this sends every vehicle in your immediate area into a frenzy. You can create a small trap area surrounding a target in a split second.
Chopper Retreat Exploit (L1/LB)
This won’t mean much early on, or if you’re the type to avoid attention. But, during the end game, and when causing mayhem in multiplayer, this will be a valuable ace up your sleeve. Look at a pursuing helicopter and tap L1/LB to send it hurling through the sky.
Botnet Savings: Vehicle Hacks
Reduces the cost of all vehicle skills.
