Watch_Dogs® 2
To run Watch_Dogs® 2 (2016) on PC you need at least a Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz, AMD FX 6120 @ 3.5 GHz or better processor and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 with 2 GB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 7870, with 2 GB VRAM or better - See supported List*, with 6GB of RAM and 27GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.9 GHz and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 290, with 3GB VRAM or better - See supported List* with 8GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Watch_Dogs® 2 with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Watch_Dogs® 2.
System Requirements
Minimum
- CPU: Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz, AMD FX 6120 @ 3.5 GHz or better
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 with 2 GB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 7870, with 2 GB VRAM or better - See supported List*
- RAM: 6
- Storage: 27
Recommended
- CPU: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.9 GHz
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 290, with 3GB VRAM or better - See supported List*
- RAM: 8
- Storage: 27
Building a PC to play Watch_Dogs® 2 at its best
Meeting the Watch_Dogs® 2 minimum requirements (a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 with 2 GB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 7870, with 2 GB VRAM or better - See supported List*) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 290, with 3GB VRAM or better - See supported List* is a solid target, and stepping up to a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 9070 XT gives you the headroom for ultra settings, ray tracing and high-refresh play. On mid-range cards, DLSS 4 and FSR frame generation can lift Watch_Dogs® 2's frame rate substantially, while a flagship RTX 5090 drives 4K at maximum settings.
The processor matters just as much: pairing your graphics card with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D or an Intel Core Ultra, at least 8GB (ideally 32GB) of DDR5 RAM and a fast Gen5 NVMe SSD removes the stutter and long load times that can hold Watch_Dogs® 2 back. For modern textures at 4K, aim for a GPU with 12–16GB of VRAM so you never run short.
The same premium components also decide whether your rig is VR ready: if you game in virtual reality on a Meta Quest 3, Valve Index or PlayStation VR2, a strong GPU and CPU are what hold a steady 90 FPS. Check your exact setup against Watch_Dogs® 2 with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for Watch_Dogs® 2.
Watch_Dogs® 2 — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum requirements for Watch_Dogs® 2?
Watch_Dogs® 2 needs at least a Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz, AMD FX 6120 @ 3.5 GHz or better CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 with 2 GB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 7870, with 2 GB VRAM or better - See supported List* graphics card, 6GB of RAM and 27GB of storage.
What are the recommended specs for Watch_Dogs® 2?
For a smooth experience, Watch_Dogs® 2 recommends a Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.9 GHz and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 290, with 3GB VRAM or better - See supported List* with 8GB of RAM.
How much RAM does Watch_Dogs® 2 need?
Watch_Dogs® 2 requires 6GB of RAM as a minimum, with 8GB recommended.
What GPU do you need to run Watch_Dogs® 2?
The minimum graphics card for Watch_Dogs® 2 is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 with 2 GB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 7870, with 2 GB VRAM or better - See supported List*, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 290, with 3GB VRAM or better - See supported List* is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.
