Watch_Dogs® 2 — Is It Worth Playing?
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About Watch_Dogs® 2
Play as Marcus Holloway, a brilliant young hacker living in the birthplace of the tech revolution, the San Francisco Bay Area. Team up with Dedsec, a notorious group of hackers, to execute the biggest hack in history; take down ctOS 2.0, an invasive operating system being used by criminal masterminds to monitor and manipulate citizens on a massive scale. Explore the dynamic open-world, full of gameplay possibilities Hack into every connected device and take control of the city infrastructure. Develop different skills to suit your playstyle, and upgrade your hacker tools – RC cars, Quadcopter drone, 3D printed weapons and much more. Stay seamlessly connected to your friends with a brand new co-op and adversarial multiplayer Watch Dogs experience. PUT YOUR EYES IN CTRL Get the upper hand with Tobii Eye Tracking. Let your gaze aid you in weaponizing the “internet of things”, aim at enemies and take cover while you naturally explore the environment. Combine the extensive eye tracking feature set to pinpoint enemies, interact with your surroundings, locate shelter points, and rapidly select hackable targets. Let your vision lead the hacking of the city’s digital brain. Compatible with all Tobii Eye Tracking gaming devices. ---- Additional notes: Eye tracking features available with Tobii Eye Tracking.
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Should You Play Watch_Dogs® 2?
Play as Marcus Holloway, a brilliant young hacker living in the birthplace of the tech revolution, the San Francisco Bay Area. Team up with Dedsec, a notorious group of hackers, to execute the biggest hack in history; take down ctOS 2.0, an invasive operating system being used by criminal masterminds to monitor and manipulate citizens on a massive scale. Explore the dynamic open-world, full of gameplay possibilities Hack into every connected device and take control of the city infrastructure. Develop different skills to suit your playstyle, and upgrade y…
Watch_Dogs® 2 is co-op and multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows. It's gaining about 1k Steam followers a week right now.
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System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows
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 · Memory: 6 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 with 2 GB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 7870, with 2 GB VRAM or better - See supported List* · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 27 GB available space · Sound Card: DirectX compatible using the latest drivers · Additional 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 · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 290, with 3GB VRAM or better - See supported List* · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 27 GB available space · Sound Card: DirectX-compatible using the latest drivers · Additional 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.
Watch_Dogs® 2 — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Watch_Dogs® 2 release?
- Watch_Dogs® 2 released on Nov 2016 and is available now on Steam.
- What kind of game is Watch_Dogs® 2?
- Watch_Dogs® 2 is a Shooter game. Welcome to San Francisco.
- Is Watch_Dogs® 2 multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Watch_Dogs® 2 supports co-op and multiplayer on Steam.
- Is Watch_Dogs® 2 on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Watch_Dogs® 2 runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Watch_Dogs® 2 cost?
- Watch_Dogs® 2 is priced at $2.49 on Steam.
- What are Watch_Dogs® 2's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Watch_Dogs® 2 worth playing in 2026?
- Mostly yes — 82% of Watch_Dogs® 2's 86,767 Steam reviews are positive. A solid pick in 2026 if the genre appeals to you.
- Who made Watch_Dogs® 2?
- Watch_Dogs® 2 is developed by Ubisoft.
- What games is Watch_Dogs® 2 similar to?
- Watch_Dogs® 2 sits alongside Shooter games such as Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.
- What platforms is Watch_Dogs® 2 on?
- Watch_Dogs® 2 is available on Windows.
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