Watch Dogs Gang Hideout Locations

The 15 Gang Hideout missions in Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs can seem daunting to the unwise eye, however with just a snippet of our guide you will jump straight on your bike and ride to face the next gang.

As you progress through main missions, more Gang Hideouts will become available to you, which happens in three phases. The first band of Gang Hideouts earns you a $2,500 reward and is doable once you’ve completed Main Mission Act I/7 Thanks for the Tip. The next jump is to a $5,000 reward, which you can acquire after Main Mission Act II/6 Jury-Rigged. The final Gang Hideout phase is available upon completing Main Mission Act III/3 A Pit of Paranoia and will reward you with $10,000. If you’re looking for stealthy fun and a boost in money, completing the Gang Hideouts mission is worth looking into. You can also earn money with this guide too.

 

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When you undertake a Gang Hideout mission, you will come across a restricted access zone. Once you cross into the area your Gang Hideout mission begins. If you leave the area you will start a countdown to failure, so be careful.

Some of the 15 Gang Hideout missions have just one target, but others do have more. In either case you are not allowed to kill the target, for the sake of your mission your best tactic is to use melee attacks on the target(s). There is nothing to stop you killing all of the guards though. Once you/Aiden Pearce have taken care of the target you have a choice as to whether you finish off all of the enemies or escape from the hideout. The mission is just dependent on you taking out the target, nothing else.

Pawnee
Beached – 3 veteran targets who do NOT flee

South west of the beach you’re looking to infiltrate is a wooded bus stop by the lake, start your journey there and take the rough path down to the fishing sign. From here you should be able to hack cameras to assess the area and tag your foes. There is a camera on the pavilion and three of your enemies have cameras on them too, which you can use to track their patrol paths. Once you’ve eliminated the meddling guards go ahead and deal with the three targets in a nonlethal manner.

 
Burning Bridges – 3 veteran targets who do NOT flee

Approach this Gang Hideout from the Crazy Moose Inn, heading through the tunnel to the southern side of the construction area. If you find it tricky to tag all of the foes in the Gang Hideout, approach with your phone out and profile all of the guards you come across to make sure you don’t assassinate your targets. Initially you’ll see two guards, one be by a burning car and one on the crane. You should also find your first target on the far edge of the bridge too. Keep the to left side of the bridge when you approach as there is more cover on that side, handy for taking out the strolling guard and then the sniper. Once the first three enemies are dealt with, using cameras should be a lot easier and will enable you to execute smart takedowns.

Decapitated – 1 veteran target who CAN flee

You’ll find the foes protecting your target in the Pawnee cemetery, but make sure you have a vehicle on standby for chasing the target if they flee. If you’re lucky the target will flee on foot. The easiest way to use your surroundings is to start on top of the hill and work your way down. Make the sniper your priority, who is standing behind a tourist map, watching over things. Above the sniper there is a camera you can use to mark most of the enemy party, including the target. The field is now yours, with a fairly clear sight you can start to pick off the guards until only the target is left.

Out of the Woodwork – 2 veteran targets who do NOT flee

Drive south across the bridge to the sawmill grounds on the other side. This is the time to make your way around the area’s perimeter and utilize cameras before going into the restricted area. Once you are content with the surveillance, use the angled conveyer belt for a height advantage then drop down into the yard to deal with target number 1. Your next target is in a location southwest of the first; make your way over to them, taking out any guards in the way. Just be careful not to get your second target caught in any crossfire.

 

Parker Square
Union Dues – 1 veteran target who does NOT flee

The building you’ll be approaching from the north is in a “U” shape, making it important that you pick the correct entrance point to save you walking all the way round and facing numerous enemies in the process. Take the East building in your approach to this Gang Hideout. You should discover a scissor lift and drywall stacks, enabling you to reach the next part of the building. Deal with the guards patrolling here before they alert others to your presence, then you should ascend the scaffold steps to the upper floor, where your target is. The half-finished wall here can serve as an effective cover while you wait for one of the guard to go into the dark space and then bring him down. Now move to the table adjacent to the target and suddenly spring upon him before he has the chance to draw a weapon.

 

The Wards
Compliments for the Cook – 1 veteran target who CAN flee

Once again you need to keep in mind that your target may run, or drive, away. So prepare your vehicle of choice to be ready for a potential chase. Start the mission from north of the Gang Hideout and hide behind a pile of construction supplies. Nearby you’ll find a camera that you can use to tag all of the enemies in the area. With a combination of distractions and skillful gunshots, you could deal with most of the guards from this location. When you feel ready to take on the target, sneak up on them as stealthily as you can and complete the mission.

Swap Meet – 1 veteran who CAN flee

There is a camera near the east gate to this location that can provide you with vision around the restricted area, use it to tag your foes. Then head up to the L-train platform and make your way northwest until you’re above the metal shelves. Drop down to the shelves and you should find the target below you, so jump down behind the target and take them out. How you get out is your decision, but at least the mission is now complete.

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