Difference between revisions of "Watch Dogs 2"
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|watch-dogs-2|81}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|watch-dogs-2|81}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure, Open world }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Track racing}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, North America, Sci-fi}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Watch Dogs }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Watch Dogs }} | ||
|steam appid = 447040 | |steam appid = 447040 | ||
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|official site= https://www.ubisoft.com/en-US/game/watch-dogs-2/ | |official site= https://www.ubisoft.com/en-US/game/watch-dogs-2/ | ||
|hltb = 37861 | |hltb = 37861 | ||
+ | |lutris = watch-dogs-2 | ||
|strategywiki = Watch Dogs 2 | |strategywiki = Watch Dogs 2 | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 81972 |
|wikipedia = Watch Dogs 2 | |wikipedia = Watch Dogs 2 | ||
|winehq = 18150 | |winehq = 18150 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-watch-dogs-2-r205 PC Report] | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-watch-dogs-2-r205 PC Report] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://discussions.ubisoft.com/category/712/watch-dogs-2 Official forum] |
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/447040/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/447040/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B01GP2070E | Uplay | {{store link|Amazon.com|B01GP20C6I|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Amazon.com|B01GP20EMK|Gold Edition}} also available. Only activates in the United States. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B01GP2070E | Uplay | {{store link|Amazon.com|B01GP20C6I|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Amazon.com|B01GP20EMK|Gold Edition}} also available. Only activates in the United States. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B01NBFCR5B | Uplay | {{store link|Amazon.co.uk|B01N6BKRDC|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Amazon.co.uk|B01N48O4A2|Gold Edition}} also available. Only available in the United Kingdom. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B01NBFCR5B | Uplay | {{store link|Amazon.co.uk|B01N6BKRDC|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Amazon.co.uk|B01N48O4A2|Gold Edition}} also available. Only available in the United Kingdom. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | watch-dogs-2 | Uplay | Deluxe Edition and Gold Edition also available. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | watch-dogs-2 | Uplay | {{store link|Epic Games Store|watch-dogs-2--deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Epic Games Store|watch-dogs-2--gold-edition|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | watch-dogs-2 | Ubisoft Connect | {{store link|GamersGate|watch-dogs-2-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|GamersGate|watch-dogs-2-gold-edition|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3047-1 | Uplay | {{store link|Gamesplanet|3047-2|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Gamesplanet|3047-3|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3047-1 | Uplay | {{store link|Gamesplanet|3047-2|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Gamesplanet|3047-3|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | watch-dogs-2 | Uplay | {{store link|GMG|watch-dogs-2-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|GMG|watch-dogs-2-gold-edition|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | watch-dogs-2 | Uplay | {{store link|GMG|watch-dogs-2-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|GMG|watch-dogs-2-gold-edition|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | watch-dogs-2 | Uplay | {{store link|Humble|watch-dogs-2-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Humble|watch-dogs-2-gold-edition|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | watch-dogs-2 | Uplay | {{store link|Humble|watch-dogs-2-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Humble|watch-dogs-2-gold-edition|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9PCKZH7M40CK | Microsoft Store, Uplay | Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}.| | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 447040 | Steam, Uplay | {{store link|Steam-sub|141100|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Steam-sub|141099|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 447040 | Steam, Uplay | {{store link|Steam-sub|141100|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Steam-sub|141099|Gold Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 574d3a8aca1a64fb3b8b4567 | Uplay | {{store link|Uplay|574dc47629e12342518b4567|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Uplay|574dc783ef3aa5521e8b4567|Gold Edition}} also available.<br> | + | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 574d3a8aca1a64fb3b8b4567 | Uplay | {{store link|Uplay|574dc47629e12342518b4567|Deluxe Edition}} and {{store link|Uplay|574dc783ef3aa5521e8b4567|Gold Edition}} also available.<br> Gold Edition included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | watch-dogs/watch-dogs-2 | Origin, Uplay | Deluxe Edition and Gold Edition are also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay||Denuvo}}.<ref name="FAQ">[http://watchdogs.ubisoft.com/watchdogs/en-GB/news/154-271880-16/watch-dogs-2-pc-faq Watch Dogs 2 PC FAQ | Watch Dogs 2 official website | Ubisoft]</ref> | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay||Denuvo}}.<ref name="FAQ">[http://watchdogs.ubisoft.com/watchdogs/en-GB/news/154-271880-16/watch-dogs-2-pc-faq Watch Dogs 2 PC FAQ | Watch Dogs 2 official website | Ubisoft]</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} {{DRM|Easy Anti-Cheat}} is enabled by default but can be skipped by <code>-eac_launcher</code> command. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version Differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Deluxe Edition''' contains the Deluxe Pack, containing cosmetic items not sold separately. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' contains both the Deluxe Pack and Season Pass. | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows}} | {{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows}} | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [https://www.nexusmods.com/watchdogs2/mods/88 Fast Startup and UI Cleanup].|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file location=== | ===Configuration file location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Watch_Dogs 2\ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Watch_Dogs 2\}} |
− | + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | |
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− | {{Game data/ | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Photos taken with the in-game camera are located in {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Watch_Dogs 2\LocalStorage0}}. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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|ubisoft connect = true | |ubisoft connect = true | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
− | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = unknown |
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]] (1x and T2X), [[MSAA]], [[TXAA]],<ref name="UbiInfo"/> and [[SSAA]] via Pixel Density setting (up to 1.5, aka 2.25x SSAA) | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]] (1x and T2X), [[MSAA]], [[TXAA]],<ref name="UbiInfo"/> and [[SSAA]] via Pixel Density setting (up to 1.5, aka 2.25x SSAA) | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = <ref name="FAQ"/> | |vsync notes = <ref name="FAQ"/> | ||
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|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} PCSS shadows are available | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= X-Axis also available | |invert controller y-axis notes= X-Axis also available | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = true |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = true |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = Wired,V2 |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
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|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = unknown | |eax support = unknown | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = false | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = Uses licensed music for radio music and during certain cutscenes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{++}} Can be useful if you plan to mod the game, as Easy Anti-Cheat does not allow modified game files without in-game warning messages, and possible risk of an account ban. | {{++}} Can be useful if you plan to mod the game, as Easy Anti-Cheat does not allow modified game files without in-game warning messages, and possible risk of an account ban. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with the <code>-eac_launcher</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with the <code>-eac_launcher</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.cheathappens.com/show_board2.asp?headID=132522&titleID=22151|title=Cheat Happens - Watch Dogs 2 Message Board - How to Disable Easy Anti-Cheat in WD2|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=}} |
==VR support== | ==VR support== | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===Nvidia RTX 3000 and 4000 series flickering issues=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{mm}} With the series 3000 and 4000, the game has an ongoing long-standing issue with flickering of in-game world elements.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaqKfV5rUfE|title=Watch Dogs 2 (PC) flickering issue on RTX cards - ad44 - YouTube|date=2023-03-12}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBrfjdZnfHg|title=Watch Dogs 2 - Flickering Bug - gameswecan - YouTube|date=2023-03-12}}</ref> Changing the graphics settings, limiting the game's FPS or reverting to an older driver version doesn't fix or alleviate the problem at all.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2023-03-12|comment=Limiting FPS to 60 at lowest settings on a RTX 4090 did not help; did that as a lot of users suggested this issue only happened when the GPU was at 99% usage. My testing thus concluded that this wasn't the case and lots of people also said that didn't work for them.}}</ref> Nvidia have reached an impasse with Ubisoft not supplying a drm free build for debugging have all but declared the issue to be in the game itself.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/531.18/531.18-win11-win10-release-notes.pdf|title=Release 530 Driver for Windows, Version 531.18 - Windows 11 / 10 - Release Notes - Nvidia|date=2023-03-12|snippet=[GeForce RTX 4090] Watch Dogs 2 may display flickering when staring at the sky[3858016] }}</ref> |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Import a profile fix that corrects the issue<ref name="[Nvidia] Watch Dogs 2 Skybox/shadow Flicker Fix">[https://www.reddit.com/r/watch_dogs/comments/1d0wa4r/nvidiawatch_dogs_2_skyboxshadow_flicker_fix/ (Nvidia) Watch Dogs 2 Skybox/shadow Flicker Fix]</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Qinlili|date=2024-05-27|comment=Complete solve issue on 4080 Laptop}}</ref><ref name="NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready 536.99 WHQL Download & Discussion">[https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/nvidia-geforce-game-ready-536-99-whql-download-discussion.448933/page-8#post-6234558 NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready 536.99 WHQL Download & Discussion: comment by Guzz]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
+ | # Copy / Paste the below into the text editor (eg. Notepad++), and save it as a {{file|.nip}} file by saving it with a name wrapped in quotes <code>"<Filename.nip>"</code>. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?> | ||
+ | <ArrayOfProfile> | ||
+ | <Profile> | ||
+ | <ProfileName>Watch Dogs 2</ProfileName> | ||
+ | <Executeables> | ||
+ | <string>watchdogs2_rt64.exe</string> | ||
+ | <string>watchdogs2.exe</string> | ||
+ | </Executeables> | ||
+ | <Settings> | ||
+ | <ProfileSetting> | ||
+ | <SettingNameInfo /> | ||
+ | <SettingID>10810129</SettingID> | ||
+ | <SettingValue>2729785185</SettingValue> | ||
+ | <ValueType>Dword</ValueType> | ||
+ | </ProfileSetting> | ||
+ | <ProfileSetting> | ||
+ | <SettingNameInfo /> | ||
+ | <SettingID>16545312</SettingID> | ||
+ | <SettingValue>1</SettingValue> | ||
+ | <ValueType>Dword</ValueType> | ||
+ | </ProfileSetting> | ||
+ | </Settings> | ||
+ | </Profile> | ||
+ | </ArrayOfProfile> | ||
+ | 3. Import the created nip file with the [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | |
− | {{ | + | ===Crashes to desktop on AMD cards after few minutes of play=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=June 2020}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|WD2_GamerProfile.xml}}. | ||
+ | # Change <code>DeferredFxQuality="console"</code> to <code>DeferredFxQuality="pc"</code>. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If there is no such value, create it right next to <code>ConfettiQuality</code> value in <code>quality</code> section. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | |
+ | ===Stuttering during gameplay=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install the game on SSD|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9ME4KKwWMU|title=W2D SSD vs HDD test|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/715765-really-bad-fps-in-watchdogs-2/|title=Similar issue fixed|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off multiplayer features in game options or [[#Disable Easy Anti-Cheat and online play|disable Easy Anti-Cheat and online play]]|ref=<ref name="fix for 970/6600K">[https://www.reddit.com/r/watch_dogs/comments/5fktwz/how_to_get_the_best_performance_out_of_watch_dogs/dde78fv/ fix for 970/6600K]</ref> |
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=[https://docs.wholetomato.com/default.asp?W790 Disable "Control Flow Guard"] for WD2|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/PUBATTLEGROUNDS/comments/8jgz6g/disabling_control_flow_guard_in_windows_defender/|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | {{ii}} Don't turn off CFG globally as that puts the system at a major security risk. | |
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===Game doesn't launch=== | ===Game doesn't launch=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=The game cannot handle a second monitor connected via an integrated graphics card | + | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off or unplug the monitor|ref={{cn|date=September 2019}}|fix= |
− | | | + | {{ii}} The game cannot handle a second monitor connected via an integrated graphics card.{{cn|date=2023-03-04|reason=If that is the issue, shouldn't the game just be launched through the dedicated GPU? Should be checked if this is still an issue nowadays with the game having been updated and GPU-drivers too.}} |
− | {{ii}} After the game has launched, | + | {{ii}} After the game has launched, the monitor can be reconnected. |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off HDR|ref={{cn|date=May 2024}}|fix= |
− | |fix= | + | {{ii}} The game cannot handle HDR screen when it first launch on each GPU device (DXVK is recognized as a new GPU device). |
+ | {{ii}} After the game has launched once, turn on HDR again and the game can handle HDR screen afterwards. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | {{ii}} | + | ===Black bars during cutscenes or squished image=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Game incorrectly renders at 4096x2160 (17:9) resolution, resulting in display oddities. |
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Remove all references to the 4096x2160 resolution|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=806615157|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Fix black bars in cutscenes and aspect ratio issues with 4K/UHD TVs on PC|date=2024-01-07}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2024-01-07|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and start [https://www.monitortests.com/forum/Thread-Custom-Resolution-Utility-CRU CRU]. | ||
+ | # Make sure the display you want to modify is selected in the top box. If it's connected and in use, it will be marked as (active). | ||
+ | # In the Extension blocks box, select the CEA-861 entry and press Edit. | ||
+ | # Select the TV resolutions entry and press Edit. | ||
+ | # One by one, select all the 4096x2160 entries and press Delete. Press OK when done. | ||
+ | # Select the HDMI support entry and press Edit. | ||
+ | # Select any 4096x2160 entries and press Delete. | ||
+ | # Press OK on all the windows to return to the main application window. Press OK to close. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|restart64.exe}}/{{file|restart.exe}} to re-initialize the display driver. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=June 2020}}|fix= |
− | # Go to [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
− | # Change the value of <code>ForceAspectRatio</code> (in <code>RenderProfile</code>) from <code>0</code> to <code>1.777777777777778</code> | + | # Open {{file|WD2_GamerProfile.xml}}. |
− | {{ii}} You may need to set file to read | + | # Change the value of <code>ForceAspectRatio</code> (in <code>RenderProfile</code>) from <code>0</code> to <code>1.777777777777778</code> (16:9). |
+ | {{ii}} You may need to set the file to read only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = Easy Anti-Cheat | |multiplayer = Easy Anti-Cheat | ||
− | |multiplayer notes= <ref> | + | |multiplayer notes= <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.easy.ac/en-us/partners/|title=Easy Anti-Cheat|date=May 2023}}</ref> See [[#Disable Easy Anti-Cheat and online play|Disable Easy Anti-Cheat and online play]]. |
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 7 SP1 | |minOS = 7 SP1 | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Core i5-2400S | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i5-2400S 2.5 GHz |
|minCPU2 = AMD FX-6120 3.5 GHz | |minCPU2 = AMD FX-6120 3.5 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 6 GB | |minRAM = 6 GB |
Latest revision as of 11:12, 9 July 2024
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
Ubisoft Paris | |
Ubisoft Toronto | |
Ubisoft Bucharest | |
Ubisoft Reflections | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Disrupt | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 29, 2016[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 75 |
OpenCritic | 82 |
IGDB | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure, Open world |
Vehicles | Track racing |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, North America, Sci-fi |
Series | Watch Dogs |
Watch Dogs | |
---|---|
Watch Dogs | 2014 |
Watch Dogs 2 | 2016 |
Watch Dogs: Legion | 2020 |
Watch Dogs 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action, adventure and open world game in the Watch Dogs series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | Deluxe Edition and Gold Edition also available. Only activates in the United States. | |||
Amazon.co.uk | Deluxe Edition and Gold Edition also available. Only available in the United Kingdom. | |||
Epic Games Store | Deluxe Edition and Gold Edition also available. | |||
GamersGate | Deluxe Edition and Gold Edition also available. | |||
Deluxe Edition and Gold Edition also available. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | Deluxe Edition and Gold Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | Deluxe Edition and Gold Edition also available. | |||
Microsoft Store | Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC. | |||
Steam | Deluxe Edition and Gold Edition also available. | |||
Ubisoft Store | Deluxe Edition and Gold Edition also available. Gold Edition included with Ubisoft+. |
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Origin (unavailable) | Deluxe Edition and Gold Edition are also available. |
- All versions require Ubisoft Connect and Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.[2]
- Easy Anti-Cheat DRM is enabled by default but can be skipped by
-eac_launcher
command.
Version Differences
- The Deluxe Edition contains the Deluxe Pack, containing cosmetic items not sold separately.
- The Gold Edition contains both the Deluxe Pack and Season Pass.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Season Pass | ||
Ultra Texture Pack | Free | |
Human Conditions | Included in the Season Pass | |
No Compromise | Included in the Season Pass | |
Mega Pack | A bundle that includes: Retro Modernist Pack, Glow_Pro Pack, Ride Britannia Pack, Kick It Pack, Velvet Cowboy and Bay Area Thrash Pack | |
Supreme Pack | A bundle that includes: Black Hat Pack, EliteSec Pack, Guru Pack, Dumpster Diver Pack and Home Town Pack | |
Ultimate Pack | A bundle that includes: Psychedelic Pack, Pixel Art Pack, Ded Labs Pack, Glam Pack, Ubisoft Pack, Punk Rock Pack, Urban Artist Pack, Private Eye Pack and Guts, Grit and Liberty Pack | |
Bay Area Thrash Pack | ||
Black Hat Pack | ||
Ded Labs Pack | ||
Dumpster Diver Pack | ||
EliteSec Pack | ||
Fully Decked Out Bundle | A bundle that includes: The Pixel Art customisation pack, The Guts, Grit and Liberty customisation pack, The Twitch hoodie for Marcus, 5,000 DedSec followers | |
Glam Pack | ||
Glow_Pro Pack | ||
Guru Pack | ||
Guts, Grit and Liberty Pack | ||
Home Town Pack | ||
Kick It Pack | ||
Pixel Art Pack | ||
Private Eye Pack | Free | |
Psychedelic Pack | Included in the Season Pass | |
Punk Rock Pack | ||
Retro Modernist Pack | ||
Ride Britannia Pack | ||
Root Access Pack | Included in the Season Pass | |
T-Bone Pack | Included in the Season Pass | |
Ubisoft Pack | ||
Urban Artist Pack | ||
Velvet Cowboy | ||
Zodiac Killer Mission | Pre-order bonus, also included in Root Access Pack. Can't be purchased individually. |
- (Un)Lawful (Dis)Order and Bitflip Suit DLC are PS4 exclusive.[3]
Essential improvements
Skip launcher
Use the -nosplash command line argument[citation needed]
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Skip intro videos
Download and install Fast Startup and UI Cleanup. |
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Game data
Configuration file location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Watch_Dogs 2\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/447040/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Photos taken with the in-game camera are located in
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Watch_Dogs 2\LocalStorage0
.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\2688\ |
Steam | <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\3619\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/447040/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | [1] | ||
Ultra-widescreen | In-engine cutscenes are 16:9 with black bars. | ||
4K Ultra HD | [1] | ||
Field of view (FOV) | 70-110°. | ||
Windowed | [1] | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | [1] | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, SMAA (1x and T2X), MSAA, TXAA,[1] and SSAA via Pixel Density setting (up to 1.5, aka 2.25x SSAA) | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | [2] | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | [1] [1] |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | [4] |
- PCSS shadows are available
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | [1] | |
Mouse acceleration | Off by Default.[1] | |
Mouse sensitivity | Off by Default.[1] | |
Mouse input in menus | [1] | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | X-Axis also available | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Presets only. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | X-Axis also available |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | Wired, |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | [1] | |
Controller hotplugging | [1] | |
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Dolby Atmos[citation needed] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | Uses licensed music for radio music and during certain cutscenes. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Arabic | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish | Uplay only. Other versions can be converted. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
Disable Easy Anti-Cheat and online play
- Besides using the multiplayer options found in the game configuration menu, you can also prevent online play by disabling the Easy Anti-Cheat protection.
- Can be useful if you plan to mod the game, as Easy Anti-Cheat does not allow modified game files without in-game warning messages, and possible risk of an account ban.
Launch the game with the -eac_launcher command line argument[5]
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Native 3D | Nvidia 3D Vision Discover | ||
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: WATCH_DOGS2. |
Devices | |||
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Tobii Eye Tracking | Supports: Aim at Gaze, Bungee Zoom, Cover at Gaze, Extended View - Eye & Head Tracking, Hack at Gaze. |
Issues fixed
Nvidia RTX 3000 and 4000 series flickering issues
- With the series 3000 and 4000, the game has an ongoing long-standing issue with flickering of in-game world elements.[6][7] Changing the graphics settings, limiting the game's FPS or reverting to an older driver version doesn't fix or alleviate the problem at all.[8] Nvidia have reached an impasse with Ubisoft not supplying a drm free build for debugging have all but declared the issue to be in the game itself.[9]
Import a profile fix that corrects the issue[10][11][12] |
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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?> <ArrayOfProfile> <Profile> <ProfileName>Watch Dogs 2</ProfileName> <Executeables> <string>watchdogs2_rt64.exe</string> <string>watchdogs2.exe</string> </Executeables> <Settings> <ProfileSetting> <SettingNameInfo /> <SettingID>10810129</SettingID> <SettingValue>2729785185</SettingValue> <ValueType>Dword</ValueType> </ProfileSetting> <ProfileSetting> <SettingNameInfo /> <SettingID>16545312</SettingID> <SettingValue>1</SettingValue> <ValueType>Dword</ValueType> </ProfileSetting> </Settings> </Profile> </ArrayOfProfile> 3. Import the created nip file with the Nvidia Profile Inspector. |
Crashes to desktop on AMD cards after few minutes of play
Edit configuration file[citation needed] |
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Stuttering during gameplay
Install the game on SSD[13][14] |
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Turn off multiplayer features in game options or disable Easy Anti-Cheat and online play[15] |
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Disable "Control Flow Guard" for WD2[16] |
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Game doesn't launch
Turn off or unplug the monitor[citation needed] |
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Turn off HDR[citation needed] |
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Black bars during cutscenes or squished image
- Game incorrectly renders at 4096x2160 (17:9) resolution, resulting in display oddities.
Remove all references to the 4096x2160 resolution[17][18] |
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Edit configuration file[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | Wwise | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Easy Anti-Cheat | [19] See Disable Easy Anti-Cheat and online play. |
System requirements
Windows[1] | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1 | 8.1, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2400S 2.5 GHz AMD FX-6120 3.5 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz AMD FX-8120 3.9 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon HD 7870 2 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 780/970/1060 AMD Radeon R9 290 4 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (447040) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 Watch Dogs 2 PC Specs and System Requirements Revealed - UbiBlog - Ubisoft - last accessed on 2016-10-18
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Watch Dogs 2 PC FAQ | Watch Dogs 2 official website | Ubisoft
- ↑ PLAYSTATION EXCLUSIVE CONTENT FOR WATCH DOGS 2
- ↑ Verified by User:Aaronth07 on 2020-07-14
- Tested by enabling Windows HDR. No toggle in-game either way.
- ↑ Cheat Happens - Watch Dogs 2 Message Board - How to Disable Easy Anti-Cheat in WD2 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Watch Dogs 2 (PC) flickering issue on RTX cards - ad44 - YouTube - last accessed on 2023-03-12
- ↑ Watch Dogs 2 - Flickering Bug - gameswecan - YouTube - last accessed on 2023-03-12
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2023-03-12
- Limiting FPS to 60 at lowest settings on a RTX 4090 did not help; did that as a lot of users suggested this issue only happened when the GPU was at 99% usage. My testing thus concluded that this wasn't the case and lots of people also said that didn't work for them.
- ↑ Release 530 Driver for Windows, Version 531.18 - Windows 11 / 10 - Release Notes - Nvidia - last accessed on 2023-03-12
- "[GeForce RTX 4090] Watch Dogs 2 may display flickering when staring at the sky[3858016]"
- ↑ (Nvidia) Watch Dogs 2 Skybox/shadow Flicker Fix
- ↑ Verified by User:Qinlili on 2024-05-27
- Complete solve issue on 4080 Laptop
- ↑ NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready 536.99 WHQL Download & Discussion: comment by Guzz
- ↑ W2D SSD vs HDD test - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Similar issue fixed - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ fix for 970/6600K
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Fix black bars in cutscenes and aspect ratio issues with 4K/UHD TVs on PC - last accessed on 2024-01-07
- ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2024-01-07
- ↑ Easy Anti-Cheat - last accessed on May 2023