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Watch_Dogs® 2

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

Ubisoft · Released Nov 28, 2016

ActionAdventure

Third-party account required DRM declared on Steam

Reviews
Very Positive
81% of 106K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
82% of 1,670 in 30 days
Players
1,450
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Jul 6, 2023
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 660
6 GB RAM · 27 GB disk
Full requirements

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

81% of 106,444 reviews are positive · 82% of 1,670 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.

Players over time

▼ -60% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 5,040 players on Sep 23, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 20261,450
Nov 6, 2026939
Nov 5, 2026867
Nov 4, 2026935
Nov 3, 2026947
Nov 2, 20261,036
Nov 1, 20261,845
Oct 31, 20261,887
Oct 30, 20261,154
Oct 29, 20261,109
Oct 28, 20261,056
Oct 27, 20261,061
Oct 26, 20261,162
Oct 25, 20261,873
Oct 24, 20261,420
Oct 23, 2026994
Oct 22, 2026990
Oct 21, 20261,031
Oct 20, 20261,115
Oct 19, 20261,302
Oct 18, 20261,901
Oct 17, 20261,881
Oct 16, 20261,400
Oct 15, 20261,386
Oct 14, 20261,461
Oct 13, 20261,672
Oct 12, 20261,858
Oct 11, 20262,766
Oct 10, 20262,214
Oct 9, 20262,270
Oct 8, 20262,326
Oct 7, 20262,852
Oct 6, 20263,054
Oct 5, 20263,375
Oct 4, 20263,812
Oct 3, 20263,837
Oct 2, 20263,493
Oct 1, 20263,677
Sep 30, 20262,968
Sep 29, 20263,062
Sep 28, 20263,125
Sep 27, 20264,046
Sep 26, 20263,979
Sep 25, 20263,860
Sep 24, 20262,854
Sep 23, 20265,040
Sep 23, 20262,778
Sep 22, 20262,747
Sep 21, 20264,762

How many players finish Watch_Dogs® 2?

5.2% of Steam players have unlocked «Hack the World», 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® 2 screenshot 1

Watch_Dogs® 2 system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 660, 6 GB RAM, 27 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 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.

Recommended

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.

Does Watch_Dogs® 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Watch_Dogs® 2 run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Unsupported on Steam Deck because of its anti-cheat

PC version details

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+
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.

Does Watch_Dogs® 2 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

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