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The Watch Dogs 2 development team has released official specs for the PC version of the game. You’ll find the full list of system requirements and special PC enhancements below:

MINIMUM

• Supported OS – (64-bit versions only) Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
  
• Processor Intel Core i5 2400S @ 2.5 GHz | AMD FX 6120 @ 3.5 GHz
  
• RAM 6GB
  
• Video Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 (2GB) | AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB) or better
  
• Hard Disk Space 50 GB
  
• Peripherals Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse, Microsoft Xbox One Controller, Dual Shock 4 Controller
  
• Multiplayer 256 Kbps or faster broadband connection

RECOMMENDED

• Supported OS – (64-bit versions only) Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
  
• Processor Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHz | AMD FX 8120 @ 3.9 GHz
  
• RAM 8GB
  
• Video Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB) or better | AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB) or better
  
• Hard Disk Space 50 GB
  
• Peripherals Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse, Microsoft Xbox One controller, Dual Shock 4 controller
  
• Multiplayer 256 Kbps or faster broadband connection

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

General

• 4K support
• Stuttering/lag framerate optimization – We employed a fix that makes all controls much more responsive and less framerate-related. We’ve optimized resource creation, GPU VRAM upload and required VRAM for the game.
• No FPS cap
• Full SLI/Crossfire support at launch
• Multiple save file support – This feature allows players to have up to three auto save slots for three separate playthroughs.
• Multi-monitor support with borderless mode and advanced settings that allow for customized placement of menu and HUD.
• Multiple windowed mode options – Windowed mode with flexible/resizable windows, multi-monitor borderless.

Improved Graphic Features

• Screen Space Reflections
• Headlight Shadows – Support for additional shadows from car headlights
• Extra Details Options – Increases the level of detail for all objects in the game, and adds more details to objects in the distance.

Improved Graphics Options

• FOV sliders
• Pixel Density sliders
• Sharpness sliders
• Ultra Textures pack available at launch

Ambient Occlusion options:

• Ubisoft proprietary ambient occlusion techniques: SSBC and HMSSAO
• HMSSAO

Anti-aliasing options:

• TXAA
• MSAA
• Post Processing Anti-Aliasing options SMAA and FXAA

Improved Keyboard/Mouse controls

• Full adaptation with mouse and keyboard
• We’re using raw mouse input to reduce latency and use the Windows hardware cursor throughout the game without any additional signal filtering to smooth or accelerate mouse movement by default
• Advanced keyboard support – Keyboard hotkeys for every menu and app for faster access. Additionally, all hotkeys can be remapped.
• Mouse-centric UI – Any UI screen, menus or smartphone app supports full mouse interaction, so the player can finish any UI task with the mouse only. Everything is clickable and has appropriate button states.
• Toggle/Hold modes for different controls (aim, sprint, walk, inventory, etc.)

Driving

• Driving has been adapted to suit the keyboard controls, with adjustable steering sensitivity. Same goes for driving camera sensitivity and auto-centering camera behavior

Gamepad support

• On-the-fly switching between mouse and keyboard to gamepad, without any additional options, UI will just switch to gamepad mode
• Supported gamepads: Xbox 360 and Xbox One controllers, third-party XInput gamepads (everything Xbox-based), PlayStation 4 Controller. We do not officially support Direct Input gamepads, Steam controllers or game wheels.

The Watch Dogs 2 team also announced a new release date of November 29 for the PC version of the game. The extra time will be used for additional polish and will help ensure the game runs smoothly across a broad range of PC hardware.

https://blog.ubi.com/watch-dogs-2-pc-specs-system-requirements-revealed/

 

[IcyRhythms]

The recommended seems a bit low. Surprised

 

[Onimusha78]

Dammit. I was planning on playing this to keep my mind off Pokémon and FFXV. But polish is always good

 

[heringer]

They probably closely watched the Mafia 3 fiasco.

 

[SunDimension24]

Not overly surprised about the delay, Kinda happens with most ubisoft PC versions.
I just hope it runs well.

 

[Insane Metal]

The recommended seems a bit low. Surprised

Well the game looks pretty average, I'd be surprised if the recommended specs were higher.

 

[Xando]

Better delay than have a mafia situation.


Seems like they've some decent PC support lined up and recommended specs seem suprisingly low

 

[Mifec]

Love me some FOV sliders in 3rd person games. Nice additional options too.

 

[demosthenes]

Looks like they actually spent some time on it!

 

[digitalrelic]

Glad to see devs/publishers finally learning to delay the PC version of the game a bit to ensure that performance is up to snuff.

I'm talking to you, Mafia III.

 

[RamaTheVoice]

Quite impressed by the level of PC-specific stuff, makes me want to buy it just to support this kind of attention (and because I'm curious to play it too, of course).

 

[JBwB]

Nice recommended specs. It should easily be able to run smoothly on my system.

New release date is Nov 29th? That's way too close to FFXV

Ah well guess I'll be playing this sometime next year then.

 

[Darryl M R]

Geez wasn't expecting the delay. Oh well

 

[bones123]

What an unfortunate new release date. I feel like this is gonna get trounced by Final Fantasy on release day.

 

[Vipu]

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

General

4K support
Stuttering/lag framerate optimization

So its feature now to have these? Ok...

 

[Vintage]

Great job Ubi!

 

[DOWN]

Poor FFXV

I'm getting FFXV but that sucks they have to compete now

 

[petethepanda]

Damn, sounds good. Cool to see that they're making sure it fits m/kb controls.

 

[Alexious]

They probably closely watched the Mafia 3 fiasco.

Delays hit almost every PC Ubisoft game.

 

[robotrock]

Delays hit almost every PC Ubisoft game.

I don't think they've done this in a while

Poor FFXV

I'm getting FFXV but that sucks they have to compete now

It's just the PC version that's getting delayed.

 

[Tohsaka]

Ugh, same day as FFXV. I wanted to play through this first, maybe I'll just get it on PS4 since the Pro will be out by then.

 

[Mifec]

Why is everyone mentioning FFXV? The delay is for the PC version of WD2 not the console version. Won't have an impact for that many people.

 

[Lister]

I really liked Watch Dogs original, so I'm in for this one.

 

[Jimmyfenix]

What an unfortunate new release date. I feel like this is gonna get trounced by Final Fantasy on release day.

not really XV isn't out on PC and this is a PC specific delay

 

[Menitta]

That delay is what, 2 weeks? That's fine.

Edit: Oh PC specific. Why does Ubisoft constantly do that?

 

[bones123]

not really XV isn't out on PC and this is a PC specific delay

Oh whoops, I missed that this is only a PC delay. Nevermind.

 

[Jin]

The keyboard driving controls sounds interesting. So many options and optimizations. This sounds like it's shaping up to be a great PC version.

 

[Krappadizzle]

Not overly surprised about the delay, Kinda happens with most ubisoft PC versions.
I just hope it runs well.

Yup. It's expected at this point.

 

[Original Man]

Poor FFXV

I'm getting FFXV but that sucks they have to compete now

Watch Dogs is hardly going to effect FFXV. People interested in FFXV will get it

 

[DOWN]

I don't think they've done this in a while


It's just the PC version that's getting delayed.

Ah, I got confused by Watch Dogs 2 PC Specs and Delay; as in Pc Specs/delAy as two separate news drops

 

[GeekMarty]

Sounds like they wanna do it right. More power to them I say.

Headlight Shadows – Support for additional shadows from car headlights

This makes me laugh.

 

[Rebel Leader]

The recommended seems a bit low. Surprised

Same here

 

[Hurricane43]

Better to get it right on PC than the shit storm that was Mafia3... Also confirmed double dip... I see what they did here... Gonna be a great time with PS4PRO and then PC

 

[ItsTheNew]

That delay is what, 2 weeks? That's fine.

Edit: Oh PC specific. Why does Ubisoft constantly do that?

In the past (including WD1) their PC ports were dog shit. So any additional time to fix technical stuff is a good idea.

 

[John Kowalski]

They probably closely watched the Mafia 3 fiasco.

What fiasco? The 30 fps thing?

 

[Tagyhag]

As long as the port is good, any delay is welcomed.

Now I hope the actual game is good lol.

 

[terencecah]

Already bought


This looks like good news

 

[Jimmyfenix]

What fiasco? The 30 fps thing?

The entire port is trash

 

[Decado]

Had no idea this was coming out so soon. Wasn't interested in the first. Does WD2 look like a significant improvement?

 

[Crossing Eden]

FOV sliders

Man I hope the console version has this. Really want that WD1 FOV back. ಥ_ಥ

 

[The Dear Leader]

the whole pc gaming world has gone to hell for me today.

 

[John Kowalski]

The entire port is trash

Oh. Well, that doesn't sound like a fiasco at least, just not enough work. I thought it was something worse.

 

[LAA]

Uff same day as FFXV, wont be playing that till a while later.
Good news either way, I'd rather it be good than not. That and gives me a chance to look at watch dogs 2 reviews for consoles to see if I would like the game more than the original anyway.

 

[Smellycat]

Every time I see a thread about Watch Dogs 2, I read it as Sleeping Dogs 2

 

[Vex_]

I am WAY over those specs......


So Im IN there like swimwear.

 

[Akhe]

50 fucking Gb and only God now If it will receive a massive day one patch.

Oh lord, have mercy with my ethernet. Oh well...

 

[LumpOfCole]

I'm glad it's getting polish, but experience tells me that I will always need to know some first hand impressions before going all in on an Ubisoft open world title for the PC.

 

[ShirAhava]

wow@ the cpu requirements my old ass optiplex can play this game...cool!

 

[FrontalMonk]

I was really excited for WD2 but more as a far off thing that would happen eventually than as something only a couple weeks away. The fact that it's a week after CivVI means it's not getting picked up immediately. Priorities and all that.

 

[Hristi]

I'm expecting this to be optimized now. Excited!