Watch Dogs: Legion is reportedly set to receive a Director's Cut version in the first half of next year, according to Insider Gaming and IGN. The expanded release would mark a second chance for the 2020 open-world hacker game, which was not well received and has been on hiatus since.
The reports claim that 100 developers at Ubisoft Montreal are working on the new version, though no concrete details have emerged on how it will expand the original. It is expected to feature new content and a graphical upgrade for modern systems.
CEO's comments contradict reports
However, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has stated that the franchise is not currently in production. Speaking during the company's recent annual meeting with investors, prior to these reports, Guillemot said a new game in the franchise isn't in development, but the IP remains important to the company.
'It is not expected to be put in a creative house for the moment, before it's potentially remade,' Guillemot said, via Game File's translation. His comment might suggest a remake is being considered, but this could be a translation issue or refer to a different kind of reboot.
Ubisoft's shifting strategy
Despite these comments, Ubisoft could still be working on a refresh of Watch Dogs: Legion, as investor meetings are not the usual forum for announcing new projects. The company has undergone notable shifts in recent years, including the opening of new subsidiary Vantage Studios, which owns Ubisoft's biggest IP such as Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six.
While new Assassin's Creed and Far Cry games are in development, it's unclear where that leaves other franchises. Ubisoft stated Prince Of Persia is still an 'active' IP as of earlier this year. The idea of re-releasing Watch Dogs: Legion seems peculiar unless it has notable improvements, especially as Watch Dogs 2 is widely considered the best in the series.
