Watch Dogs 2 Interactive Map

The Watch Dogs 2 Map brings the full San Francisco Bay Area into one connected playground. As a complete Watch Dogs 2 Interactive Map, it shows how activities, items, locations, and side operations overlap across the city. San Francisco moves fast and stacks content vertically, so having everything visible helps you plan clean routes instead of drifting from distraction to distraction.

The city mixes dense urban blocks with open waterfronts and hills, and each district pushes a slightly different rhythm. Races reward traversal skill, research points drive progression, and shops and hangouts flesh out DedSec’s world. With hundreds of points spread across the map, a clear overview turns exploration into something deliberate rather than chaotic.

How to Use the San Francisco Map

• Activities include Driver SF Client missions, Drone Races, eKart Races, Motocross Races, and Sailboat Races
• Items include Clothing Items, Gnomes, Key Data, Money pickups, Paint Jobs, Research Points, and Unique Vehicles
• Locations include Bars, Car Dealerships, Clothing Kiosks, Clothing Shops, Coffee Shops, Hackerspaces, Pawn Shops, Restaurants, and Sailboat Shops
• Operations include Side Operations tied to DedSec progression
• Other includes Forklifts, Miscellaneous interactions, and Placeholder points

What the Map Can Do

Understanding City Flow and District Personality

San Francisco rewards movement. The map makes it clear where traversal shines and where exploration slows down. Race activities cluster around long streets, hills, and waterfronts, while tighter neighborhoods pack in Research Points, shops, and money pickups. Hackerspaces act as anchors, pulling nearby content into natural loops that feel good to clear in one pass.

Because locations like Clothing Shops, Bars, and Restaurants spread evenly across districts, you rarely need to backtrack far to resupply or customize. Seeing how these spots line up with activities helps you move through the city with purpose instead of bouncing randomly between objectives.

Research, Upgrades, and Build Planning

Progression in Watch Dogs 2 lives and dies by Research Points. With over a hundred scattered across rooftops, restricted areas, and puzzle spaces, knowing their distribution matters. The map shows where dense clusters sit, which helps you unlock skills faster and shape your hacking style early.

Key Data ties directly into Side Operations, pushing you into guarded spaces that test gadgets and stealth. Money pickups and Paint Jobs reward curiosity, while Gnomes add a lighter collectible layer that nudges you off the main routes. Unique Vehicles stand out as long-term goals, often sitting in places that demand creative approaches.

Activities, Side Operations, and Cleanup

Activities add texture to the city. Drone and eKart races test precision, while Motocross and Sailboat races lean into speed and control. Driver SF Client missions pull you into quick challenges that fit neatly between larger objectives. Seeing where these sit lets you chain multiple activities together without breaking flow.

Side Operations carry most of the narrative outside the main story. They tend to cluster around Research Points and Hackerspaces, which keeps story progress aligned with upgrades. Late-game cleanup becomes far less intimidating when you can focus by category. Maybe you’re missing a handful of Research Points in one district or still need a few races elsewhere. With everything visible, San Francisco feels mastered rather than messy.

Map Table

Here’s a quick snapshot of key San Francisco content.

FAQs

Does this cover the full Watch Dogs 2 map
Yes. The map covers all of San Francisco with activities, items, locations, and side operations.

Does the map show every Research Point
Yes. You can find all Research Points across rooftops, interiors, and restricted areas.

How do Side Operations connect to progression
Side Operations unlock new DedSec storylines and pair closely with Research Point collection.

What should I prioritize early
Focus on Research Points and Hackerspaces to unlock skills and smooth exploration.

Is this a complete Watch Dogs 2 Interactive Map
Yes. The map represents every major system and progression path in the city.

Credit: Watch Dogs 2 by Wand