The Willis Tower (formerly named Sears Tower) is a skyscraper located in The Loop district of Chicago, in Watch Dogs.
Description[]
The Willis Tower is the 108-story tall skyscraper, the second tallest in the United States, and the tallest skyscraper in Chicago. It is located at 233 South Wacker Drive, in The Loop district. The skyscraper has an accessible interior, and Aiden Pearce is able to enter the building's lobby, seen in the mission A Wrench in the Works. The building is based on the real-life Willis Tower.
History[]
The Willis Tower is the tallest building in the United States of America, standing at over 1,450 feet. One fun feature of the tower is the Skydeck, where you can feel the building sway in the wind and get a view of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Or for you daredevils, the tower features glass balconies, so you can see why exactly you should be afraid of heights.
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. |
Trivia[]
- The Willis Tower held the title of tallest building in the world from 1973-1998, and reigned the title for the tallest building in the United States from 2001-2013.
- On July 16, 2009, London based insurance broker Willis Group Holdings renamed the Sears Tower, after acquiring the building's naming rights in March 2009. Thus, the Sears Tower was renamed the Willis Tower.