The John Hancock Center is a landmark and City Hotspot in Watch Dogs. It is located in the Mad Mile district of Chicago.
History[]
Nicknamed "Big John," it is one of the tallest residential buildings in the world. The 44th floor is where you'll find the pool, which is considered the highest indoor swimming pool in America. Imagine the view? It must be like doing the back stroke in clouds. Birds fly by with this,' what the hell?' look on their faces.
Badges[]
The following badges are available at this hotspot:
| Badge Icon | Badge Name | Badge Message | How to Obtain | Mission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Architectural Marvels | Buildings, don't you just love them! | Check in at the Vault Tower, Willis Tower, Triomphe Tower, Chicago World News Tower, WKZ-TV Tower, Water Tower, and the John Hancock Center. | |
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A More Perfect Union | Happy 4 July! | Check into the John Hancock Center on the Fourth of July (system date). |
Trivia[]
- The real John Hancock Center's address is 875 North Michigan Avenue, located in Chicago's Mag Mile.
- The building's name was officially changed to its address in 2018, losing the name of John Hancock Center. However, it is still commonly referred to as the John Hancock Center.
- Since Watch Dogs takes place in 2014, before the tower was renamed, it is still known as the John Hancock Tower in-game.
- The cross-bracing, shape, and overall orientation of the building has been slightly altered in Watch Dogs.
- The building in real life features a 95th floor restaurant, condos, offices, shops, an indoor pool, and a shopping mart. All of these interior areas are inaccessible in Watch Dogs.