Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition | Beating up thugs, drug busts, and running over civilians

Gameplay Part 1

The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, Sleeping Dogs, is reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. All 24 previously available DLC extensions have been integrated into the game, including the story-extending episode Year of the Snake and the horror-themed Nightmare in North Point. Alongside a wealth of new technological, audio and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.

A vibrant, neon city teaming with life, Hong Kong’s exotic locations and busy streets and markets hide one of the most powerful and dangerous criminal organizations in the world: the notorious Triads. Play as Wei Shen – the highly skilled undercover cop trying to take down the Triads from the inside out. You'll have to prove yourself worthy as you fight your way up the organization, taking part in brutal criminal activities without blowing your cover.

Destroy your opponents in brutal hand-to-hand combat using an unmatched martial arts system. Dominate Hong Kong’s buzzing streets in thrilling illegal street races and tear it up in explosive firearms action. Sleeping Dogs’ Hong Kong is the ultimate playground.

In this playthrough we cover:

Main Story Missions:

The Beginning:
Wei Shen returns to Hong Kong and quickly gets caught up in a police sting, reuniting with his childhood friend Jackie Ma. After a tense brawl in the market, Wei is arrested and approached by Superintendent Thomas Pendrew and Inspector Raymond, who reveal he’s an undercover cop tasked with infiltrating the Sun On Yee triad. This mission sets the stage for Wei’s double life, showing both brutal hand-to-hand combat and his dangerous new assignment.

Vendor Extortion:
Wei begins earning trust in Winston Chu’s Sun On Yee crew by running an extortion racket through the local market. Players fight thugs protecting rival stalls, strong-arm vendors, and show Wei’s martial arts skills in brutal melee combat. The mission cements Wei’s growing reputation as a reliable enforcer while drawing him deeper into Winston’s criminal network.

Night Market Chase:
A thief named Ming tries to defy Winston’s crew, sparking an explosive chase through the bustling night market. Wei vaults over stalls, dodges pedestrians, and uses parkour skills in pursuit before taking Ming down in a vicious fistfight. The sequence blends fast-paced free-running with cinematic hand-to-hand combat, demonstrating Wei’s athleticism and ruthlessness.

Stick Up and Delivery:
Wei and Jackie join Dogeyes’ crew for a drug deal that turns violent when ambushed. Players experience a high-octane shootout and get their first taste of gun combat alongside intense melee encounters. This mission highlights the dangerous balancing act Wei must play, maintaining his cover in the Sun On Yee while avoiding police suspicion.

Mini Bus Racket:
Wei solidifies his loyalty to Winston by taking control of a rival minibus route from Dogeyes’ men. The mission shifts into vehicular combat, as Wei rams enemy buses off the road while protecting passengers. It showcases high-speed driving mechanics and Wei’s growing reputation as an enforcer capable of handling any job.

Amanda:
Wei meets Amanda, an American woman living in Hong Kong, and takes her on a date that blends sightseeing with tutorials. The pair visit a martial arts school where Wei sharpens his kung fu techniques before showing Amanda the local culture. This mission introduces the game’s dating mechanic while giving players new combat moves for future encounters.

Cop Missioned Covered:

Case: Popstar:
Popstar Lead 1:
Wei begins his undercover investigation into a drug dealer known as “Popstar,” tailing his operations across the city. Players sneak through alleys and photograph drug deals, introducing surveillance gameplay while expanding Wei’s cop responsibilities.
Popstar Lead 2:
Wei sabotages Popstar’s drug operations by planting listening devices and gathering more evidence. Gameplay focuses on stealth, climbing, and gadget use, showing a different side of Wei’s double life.
Popstar Lead 3:
With enough evidence collected, Wei sets up a sting to take Popstar down once and for all. The mission ends with a police raid and Popstar’s arrest, giving players the satisfaction of closing their first major undercover case.

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