Watch Dogs 2

StreamerHouse hacked 1,853 viewers in 2016 for Watch Dogs 2, Ubisoft San Francisco's lighthearted redemption of the franchise. The November 2016 launch streams showcased Marcus Holloway and DedSec's Silicon Valley playground, a massive tonal shift from Aiden Pearce's grim Chicago revenge plot. The house appreciated the improved driving, more meaningful hacking, and characters that actually had personality beyond "gruff coat man." Critics praised the gameplay improvements while noting the story never quite grabbed you despite the fun cast. The year was 2016, post-Watch Dogs 1's graphical downgrade controversy, and StreamerHouse documented how Ubisoft learned that better gameplay and likable characters could overcome a forgettable plot. The 1,853 viewers proved redemption arcs work when developers actually listen to criticism.