This 2012 action-adventure main game places you as Wei Shen, an undercover officer infiltrating the Hong Kong Triads. Gameplay blends open-world exploration with intense, visceral martial arts combat—emphasizing combos and environmental takedowns over pure shooting. The core tension lies in balancing your police duties against rising within the criminal organization, a dual-identity system that impacts progression. Available content includes several DLC packs and a remaster update.
The gameplay loop is defined by a compelling mix of vehicular action, third-person shooting, and deep martial arts mechanics. While firearms are present, the game heavily emphasizes brutal, cinematic hand-to-hand combat, drawing heavily from beat 'em up genres. Players execute complex combos, environmental takedowns, and counter-attacks, making every street fight feel impactful.
As Shen rises through the Triad ranks, players unlock new skills, vehicles, and missions that test his loyalties. Missions often involve high-speed chases through the dense city streets, intense shootouts, and undercover assignments that require careful decision-making regarding who to trust.
The defining feature is the dual identity system. Players must balance their duties to the Hong Kong Police Department with the escalating demands of the Triad. This tension is reflected in the progression systems, where actions taken for one faction may negatively affect standing with the other, forcing players to commit to their chosen path—or risk exposure.
The game is set in a meticulously recreated, vibrant version of Hong Kong, serving as a sprawling, dynamic playground for Shen’s investigation. The narrative explores themes of betrayal, loyalty, and identity as the protagonist is forced to confront his past while operating deep undercover. The central conflict revolves around whether Shen will ultimately fulfill his police mandate or succumb to the allure and power of the criminal organization he is meant to destroy.
This main title has seen continued support through additional content since its initial release. There are 11 downloadable content (DLC) packs available, offering new missions, vehicles, and cosmetic items to enhance the core experience. It is important to note that while there are no full expansions, the game has received one remaster, updating the experience for newer hardware standards.
Players can expect a blend of genres, primarily focusing on adventure and open-world exploration, punctuated by intense shooter sequences and detailed hack and slash encounters. The combat system is designed to be accessible yet deep, rewarding players who master the timing and flow of martial arts exchanges.
Strong violence, crime themes, coarse language and sexual references

The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech 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.

It is the eve of Chinese New Year, and Cultists have emerged to cleanse the city of Hong Kong so that they will earn their salvation after what they believe will be the end of the world. Earn back your honor in the HKPD by sabotaging the cultist plot across six new missions set after the original Sleeping Dogs story. Please note there is no Russian language support available for this content. When installed, Russian subtitles and all other game text in Sleeping Dogs appears in English."

The Wheels of Fury Pack gives you full control of the ultimate prototype supercar to tear up Hong Kong - the DZS-90. Uncover the story of Dr. Tang’s secret prototype across 5 all-new missions - each time adding incredible upgrades to the vehicle. The DZS-90 in its final form includes twin, concealed roof-mounted machine guns, 4-wheel steering, an electronic magnetic pulse, boosted speed and armor, and new styling options to show it off.

With the power of the immortals great strength is bestowed upon you! The Monkey King outfit includes its own buff, signature weapon, and vehicle. While wearing this full-body outfit you are automatically granted a double-handed staff during melee and can travel across Hong Kong on the unique Cloud Motorcycle.

Join Wei Shen for the fight of his life. Invited to an exclusive tournament on a hidden island, Wei must overcome the best of the best fighters from across Asia and emerge victorious. Starring Wei Shen, the Zodiac Tournament invites you to become the dragon and unleash your fists of fury! You must utilize all of your best moves as well as some new ones, to defeat the island’s hidden big boss as Wei enters this deadly game of death. New fighting styles, new combatants and new collectibles are also included in this retro gameplay add-on.

With the Drunken Fist outfit Wei unleashes this exclusive fighting style. While in combat, filling the face meter will enable you to drink from your flask and perform special moves and unique counters. Sway like a drunkard, hit like a mule.

Catch criminals like a true SWAT with the Police Protection Pack. Unlocks exclusive High Speed police mission, SWAT outfit, SWAT police cruiser car and SWAT assault rifle.

After his girlfriend is kidnapped, Wei must fight through an invasion of hopping vampires, demons, and the ghosts of his past who are threatening to take over the city. Luckily, Wei has new moves and weapons at his disposal to make it through this nightmare.

Patrol the streets in an armored SWAT van and respond to multiple emergency situations across Hong Kong. Kit yourself out in a full-bodied SWAT outfit to conceal your identity and withstand twice as much damage.

Delve deeper into the underground world of street racing. Three lucrative new races await: Kamikaze, a race up and down Victoria Peak, Cross Island Enduro, an epic endurance motorcycle race, and the high-speed Harbor Run boat race.

Command authority as you dominate the streets with the Tactical Soldier Pack. The Assault Rifle from ‘The Funeral’ and ‘Civil Discord’ missions with its under-barrel grenade launcher will be readily available at each of your apartments. Always accessible, grab it whenever you feel the need to unleash a display of force.

Become the elusive movie star with the Ghost Pig mask. Dogeyes’ black fedora hat, an assassin’s straw hat, and a lone sheriff’s hat are also included in this free pack.