Characters can be recruited across the game's setting and can be permanently lost during the course of a playthrough if players have the permadeath option enabled. Each character has a different background and abilities that allow for a large amount of different approaches to completing missions working for the hacking group DedSec with a narrative that focuses on fighting back against a surveillance state.
The game features action both on foot and using vehicles, as well as cooperative multiplayer that allows up to four players to work together. This addition enhances the gameplay experience by enabling players to collaborate and tackle challenges as a team.