Watch Dogs is Ubisoft’s most successful launch title

Ubisoft has hailed Watch Dogs as its most successful launch title, with the game selling through to retail more than 4 million copies in its first week.

“The results we achieved in the first week of launch are amazing and prove Ubisoft’s commitment to developing new blockbuster IP and thoroughly new-gen experiences,” said Darren Bowen, Ubisoft UK Sales Director.

“The launch of Watch Dogs on consoles and PC was accompanied by the release of a free companion app, ctOS Mobile. The app allows gamers to connect with the Watch Dogs universe from anywhere, at any time, and is designed to enable revolutionary dual-screen gameplay, or even to be enjoyed as a standalone experience without the main game. ctOS Mobile has already been downloaded and played more than one million people.”

Watch Dogs was launched for the PS3, PS4, PC, Xbox 360, and Xbox One on 27 May 2014. A Wii U version is due to released before the end of 2014.