Here is the good news. Because Watch Dogs 2 is now an older title (released in 2016), you can legally obtain the v1.17 ALL DLC version for very little money—sometimes literally free.

You play as Marcus Holloway in the San Francisco Bay Area. With all DLC, you unlock the Pneumatic Dart gun (from Human Conditions) – a silent ammo-less weapon that lets you hack enemies from stealth without killing them.

While individuals rarely get sued, many ISPs monitor BitTorrent traffic for AAA Ubisoft titles. You could receive a copyright infringement notice or have your internet throttled.

No. The cracked v1.17 is a trap. You will miss online invasions (the heart of the game), risk your PC’s security, and likely face corrupted saves.

Yes. Getting Watch Dogs 2: Gold Edition legally for $5 is a brilliant idea. You get the exact same v1.17 files, all DLC, plus seamless co-op, weekly leaderboards, and the ability to hack your friends.