Watch_Dogs® 2

Open-world hacking action across a connected San Francisco Bay Area

Ubisoft · Released Nov 28, 2016

Reviews: Very Positive; 82% of 102K
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 77% of 1,437 in 30 days
Playing now: 5,040; right now
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: 9 years ago; Aug 3, 2017

What is Watch_Dogs® 2?

A third-person open-world action-adventure set in the San Francisco Bay Area. As hacker Marcus Holloway, you complete missions by hacking connected devices and city infrastructure, using stealth, weapons, an RC car, or a quadcopter while working with DedSec to bring down ctOS 2.0; co-op and adversarial multiplayer are also available.

For you if...

+you enjoy solving missions through creative remote hacking
+you prefer open worlds built for freeform experimentation
+you want stealth, shooting, parkour, and multiplayer options

Not for you if...

−you prefer linear levels over open-world mission design
−you dislike mixing stealth, shooting, and gadget-based puzzles

What players say

82% of 102,453 reviews are positive · 77% of 1,437 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the flexible hacking sandbox, remote gadgets, and lively open world, especially the ability to complete missions through stealth and indirect chaos. The dominant recent complaint is severe sky, shadow, or texture flickering on newer Nvidia RTX hardware; players also report Ubisoft launcher and account problems, while community workarounds can interfere with multiplayer or cause stuttering.

Screenshots and trailer

Watch_Dogs® 2 system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
Processor: Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz, AMD FX 6120 @ 3.5 GHz or better
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 with 2 GB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 7870, with 2 GB VRAM or better - See supported List*
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 27 GB available space
Notes: Minimum specs above for 720p , 30+ FPS, Low graphic settings // Periphericals: Microsoft Xbox One Controller, DUALSHOCK® 4 Controller, Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller / Multiplayer: 256 kbps or faster broadband connection / Note: This product supports 64-bit operating systems only. Laptop versions of these cards may work, but are not officially supported. For the most up-to-date requirement listings, please visit the FAQ on our support website at . High speed internet access and a valid Ubisoft account are required to activate the game after installation, to authenticate your system and continue gameplay after any re-activation, access online features, play online or unlock exclusive content. Game contains EasyAntiCheat anti-cheat technology and Denuvo anti-tamper technology.

OS: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.9 GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 290, with 3GB VRAM or better - See supported List*
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 27 GB available space
Notes: Recommended specs above for 1080p , 30+ FPS, High graphic settings // SUPPORTED VIDEO CARDS AT TIME OF RELEASE: • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX600 Series: GTX660 or better / GeForce® GTX700 Series: GTX760 or better / GeForce® GTX900 Series: GTX950 or better / GeForce® GTX1000 Series: GTX1060 or better. • AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series: Radeon™ HD7870 or better / Radeon™ 200 series: Radeon R9 270 or better / Radeon™ 300/Fury X series: Radeon™ R9 370 or better / Radeon 400 series: Radeon RX460 or better. Game contains EasyAntiCheat anti-cheat technology and Denuvo anti-tamper technology.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: Denuvo Anti-tamper - 5 different PC within a day machine activation limit
Third-party account: Uplay (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 55
Steam features: In-app purchases
Age rating: 17+

Steam Deck: Unsupported

Unsupported on Steam Deck because of its anti-cheat

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America. Text only: Czech, Dutch, Hungarian, Korean, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.