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Watch_Dogs 2 — system requirements & benchmark status
This game is in the catalog, but no published review benchmarks have been collected for it yet — so this page carries no frame-rate numbers, no verdicts and no estimates. Below are the publisher's own system requirements and what they say about the hardware the game targets. A game joins the calculator only when published review benchmarks cover both its CPU and GPU sides.
Developer: Ubisoft · Released: Nov 28, 2016 · Genres: Action, Adventure
Game facts and system requirements are as published on Steam (checked 4 November 2026).
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System requirements — Watch_Dogs 2
As published by the publisher on Steam (checked 4 November 2026). Requirements are the publisher's target figures, not measurements — they describe the hardware the developer aims at, not the frame rate any part delivers.
| Component | Minimum (Steam) | Recommended (Steam) |
|---|---|---|
| OS * | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 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 | Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.9 GHz |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 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* | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 290, with 3GB VRAM or better - See supported List* |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 27 GB available space | 27 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX compatible using the latest drivers | 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 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. |
Hardware demand level
Moderate — estimated from the graphics card named in the recommended requirements above (GTX 780). The demand level classifies the publisher's published requirements only; it is not a benchmark result and predicts no frame rate.
Benchmark status
Not yet measured. Bottleneck Verdict adds a game to the calculator when published review benchmarks cover both sides at the game's highest settings, native resolution, no upscaling — the same bar the measured games met. Until then this page claims no performance figures for Watch_Dogs 2.
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