Can I Run Watch_Dogs™?

Last updated: 20 November 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Watch_Dogs™? On this page you will find Watch_Dogs™ system requirements for PC (Windows). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run Watch_Dogs™ or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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Can I run it: Watch_Dogs™

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Can my PC run Watch_Dogs™?

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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Watch_Dogs™ Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Watch_Dogs™ system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1) or Windows 8 (Please note that we only support OSs.)
OS
Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1) or Windows 8 (Please note that we only support OSs.)
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
6 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX 11 graphics card with 1 GB Video - Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5770
Graphics
DirectX 11 graphics card with 2 GB Video - Nvidia Geforce GTX 560 ti or AMD Radeon HD 7850
DirectX
DirectX
Version 11
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
Storage
25 GB
Storage
25 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mode. Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: nVidia GeForce GTX460, GT500, GT600, GT700 series; AMD Radeon HD5850, HD6000, HD7000, R7 and R9 series Intel Iris™ Pro HD 5200
Additional Notes
Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mode. Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: nVidia GeForce GTX460, GT500, GT600, GT700 series; AMD Radeon HD5850, HD6000, HD7000, R7 and R9 series Intel Iris™ Pro HD 5200

Watch_Dogs™ minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1) or Windows 8 (Please note that we only support OSs.) operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 @ 2.66Ghz or AMD Phenom II X4 940 @ 3.0Ghz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 6 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be DirectX 11 graphics card with 1 GB Video - Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5770. You also have to have 25 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Watch_Dogs™ for Windows, your operating system should be Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1) or Windows 8 (Please note that we only support OSs.). Recommended CPU would be Eight core - Intel Core i7-3770 @3.5 GHz or AMD FX-8350 X8 @ 4 GHz CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more. And video card — DirectX 11 graphics card with 2 GB Video - Nvidia Geforce GTX 560 ti or AMD Radeon HD 7850.

Game Details

In today's hyper-connected world, Chicago operates under ctOS, the most advanced computer network in America.

Release date
26 May, 2021
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player
Genres
Action, Adventure
Supported languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil*, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Portuguese*
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Ubisoft
Publishers
Ubisoft
Official website
watchdogsgame.com
Support website
support.ubi.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Watch_Dogs™?

You would be able to run Watch_Dogs™ on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

  • OS: Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1) or Windows 8 (Please note that we only support OSs.)
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 @ 2.66Ghz or AMD Phenom II X4 940 @ 3.0Ghz
  • Memory: 6 GB
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 graphics card with 1 GB Video - Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5770
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 25 GB
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers
  • Additional Notes: Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mode. Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: nVidia GeForce GTX460, GT500, GT600, GT700 series; AMD Radeon HD5850, HD6000, HD7000, R7 and R9 series Intel Iris™ Pro HD 5200

Can I play Watch_Dogs™ with 4 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Watch_Dogs™. The minimum RAM is 6 GB.

Can I play Watch_Dogs™ with 6 GB of RAM?

Yes, Watch_Dogs™ can run with 6 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Watch_Dogs™ need?

You need at least 6 GB of RAM to run Watch_Dogs™ on PC, but 8 GB is recommended.

What processor do I need for Watch_Dogs™?

Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 @ 2.66Ghz or AMD Phenom II X4 940 @ 3.0Ghz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Watch_Dogs™.

How many GB is Watch_Dogs™?

At least 25 GB of disk space is required to install Watch_Dogs™ on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Watch_Dogs™?

You need DirectX 11 graphics card with 1 GB Video - Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5770 or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Watch_Dogs™?

Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1) or Windows 8 (Please note that we only support OSs.) or newer.

Does Watch_Dogs™ require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, Watch_Dogs™ needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What DirectX do I need to run Watch_Dogs™?

Version 11 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Watch_Dogs™ on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Watch_Dogs™ release date?

Watch_Dogs™ release date is 26 May, 2021.

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