System requirements
Visual Image Quality
In an update Ubi announced a number of "special enhancements" coming to the PC edition of the game, which is why it's taking the extra time to nail things down. Watch_Dogs 2 features a multitude of PC-specific improvements, including full 4K support with Ultra Textures and Extra Details options, and uncapped FPS, along with a host of other features and options requested by our community.
General
- 4K support
- Stuttering/lag framerate optimization – We employed a fix that makes all controls much more responsive and less framerate-related. We’ve optimized resource creation, GPU VRAM upload and required VRAM for the game.
- No FPS cap
- Full SLI/Crossfire support at launch
- Multiple save file support – This feature allows players to have up to three auto save slots for three separate playthroughs.
- Multi-monitor support with borderless mode and advanced settings that allow for customized placement of menu and HUD.
- Multiple windowed mode options – Windowed mode with flexible/resizable windows, multi-monitor borderless.
Improved Graphic Features
- Screen Space Reflections
- Headlight Shadows – Support for additional shadows from car headlights
- Extra Details Options – Increases the level of detail for all objects in the game, and adds more details to objects in the distance.
Improved Graphics Options
- FOV sliders
- Pixel Density sliders
- Sharpness sliders
- Ultra Textures pack available at launch
- Ambient Occlusion options: Ubisoft proprietary ambient occlusion techniques (SSBC and HMSSAO), HMSSAO
- Anti-aliasing options: TXAA, MSAA, Post Processing Anti-Aliasing options (SMAA and FXAA).
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| System Requirements | Minimum | Recommended | ||
| CPU | AMD FX 6120 | Intel i5 2400S | AMD FX 8120 | Core i5 3470 |
| GPU | Radeon HD 7870 2GB | GeForce GTX 660 2GB | Radeon R9 290 4GB or better |
GeForce GTX 780 3GB GeForce GTX 970 4GB GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or better |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage | 50 GB | 50 GB | 50 GB | 50 GB |
| OS (64-bit only) | Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 | Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 | Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 | Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 |
So for our reference baseline results we test with our image quality settings maxed out aside from what we'll mention, overall a nice quality setting for PC gamers alright. The game allows you to tweak several graphics settings, but has your typical presets ranging from the lowest to the best image quality settings. The presets make full use of all the available settings – the 'Ultra' preset is the highest on everything which while the 'Low' preset is the absolute lowest settings on all counts.
