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Watch_Dogs™

Open-world action game where hacking turns Chicago into a weapon

Ubisoft · Released May 26, 2014

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Reviews trending up: 89% positive in the last 30 days vs 79% overall Third-party account required

Reviews
Mostly Positive
79% of 54K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
89% of 748 in 30 days
Players
499
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
May 16, 2023
Minimum PC
GTX 460
6 GB RAM · 25 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 77/100 (critic reviews)

What is Watch_Dogs™?

A third-person open-world action game set in a networked Chicago. As hacker Aiden Pearce, you pursue those behind a family tragedy while hacking cameras and city infrastructure, driving vehicles, and confronting enemies with firearms, a baton, or stealth.

For you if...

  • +you like combining hacking, stealth, and gunfights
  • +you want a dark, technology-focused Chicago open world
  • +you enjoy vigilante stories centered on surveillance

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer linear levels over open-world exploration
  • −you dislike mixing gunplay, driving, and stealth

What players say

79% of 54,498 reviews are positive · 89% of 748 in the last 30 days

Players praise the hacking mechanics, dark Chicago atmosphere, and mix of stealth and combat. The dominant complaints concern Ubisoft Connect login, licensing, and launch failures; players also report that online modes and related side content are often inaccessible.

Players over time

▼ -63% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 2,274 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Nov 7, 2026499
Nov 6, 2026392
Nov 5, 2026371
Nov 4, 2026422
Nov 3, 2026458
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Nov 1, 2026595
Oct 31, 2026589
Oct 30, 2026505
Oct 29, 2026458
Oct 28, 2026466
Oct 27, 2026495
Oct 26, 2026559
Oct 25, 2026721
Oct 24, 2026601
Oct 23, 2026546
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 2026548
Oct 20, 2026624
Oct 19, 2026688
Oct 18, 2026863
Oct 17, 2026792
Oct 16, 2026662
Oct 15, 2026736
Oct 14, 2026732
Oct 13, 2026940
Oct 12, 20261,045
Oct 11, 20261,225
Oct 10, 20261,144
Oct 9, 20261,158
Oct 8, 20261,158
Oct 7, 20261,180
Oct 6, 20261,201
Oct 5, 20261,432
Oct 4, 20261,609
Oct 3, 20261,392
Oct 2, 20261,421
Oct 1, 20261,449
Sep 30, 20261,341
Sep 29, 20261,364
Sep 28, 20261,497
Sep 27, 20261,635
Sep 26, 20261,575
Sep 25, 20261,436
Sep 24, 20261,468
Sep 23, 20261,378
Sep 23, 20261,483
Sep 22, 20261,536
Sep 21, 20262,274

How many players finish Watch_Dogs™?

7.7% of Steam players have unlocked «Log Off», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Watch_Dogs™ screenshot 1

Watch_Dogs™ system requirements

Minimum: GTX 460, 6 GB RAM, 25 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
Processor
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 @ 2.66Ghz or AMD Phenom II X4 940 @ 3.0Ghz
Graphics
DirectX 11 graphics card with 1 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5770
Memory
6 GB RAM
Storage
25 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mode. Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: nVidia GeForce GTX460 or better, GT500, GT600, GT700 series; AMD Radeon HD5850 or better, HD6000, HD7000, R7 and R9 series Intel® Iris™ Pro HD 5200

Recommended

OS
Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
Processor
Eight core - Intel Core i7-3770 @3.5 GHz or AMD FX-8350 X8 @ 4 GHz
Graphics
DirectX 11 graphics card with 2 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 560 ti or AMD Radeon HD 7850
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
25 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mode. Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: nVidia GeForce GTX460 or better, GT500, GT600, GT700 series; AMD Radeon HD5850 or better, HD6000, HD7000, R7 and R9 series Intel® Iris™ Pro HD 5200

Does Watch_Dogs™ have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.

Does Watch_Dogs™ run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Third-party account
Uplay (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
49
Steam features
Trading cards
Age rating
17+
Languages
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal. Text only: Czech, Danish, Dutch, Hungarian, Polish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian.

Does Watch_Dogs™ use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

Tags

4 DLC available.

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