Watch Dogs

Watch Dogs

Shooter • Adventure
2014

Watch Dogs is an upcoming Shooter/Adventure game releasing on Google Stadia, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4. Scheduled to launch on May 26, 2014.

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft Entertainment.

Release Date: 05/27/2014

Released
Watch Dogs cover
trailer

Story

You play as Aiden Pearce, a brilliant hacker and former thug, whose criminal past led to a violent family tragedy. While seeking justice for those events, you'll monitor and hack those around you by manipulating the ctOS from the palm of your hand. You'll access omnipresent security cameras, download personal information to locate a target, control traffic lights and public transportation to stop the enemy... and more.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

Google StadiaPlayStation 3PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Wii UXbox 360Xbox One

Genres

ShooterAdventure

Developer

  • Ubisoft Montreal

Publisher

  • Ubisoft Entertainment

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Third person

Multiplayer

  • Online Co-op: 2 players
  • Online: up to 8 players

Part of

  • Watch_Dogs franchise

Ratings & Reviews

81%
Critic Score
20 reviews
73%
User Score
1021 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionScience fictionStealthSandboxOpen world

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

Key Features

helicoptercyberpunkbloodypokerdrugschessdystopianaction-adventure

Game Engine

Built with Disrupt

Release Information

Primary Release Date

May 26, 2014

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Wii U

December 4, 2014
Japan
November 21, 2014
Europe
November 18, 2014
North America

PlayStation 4

May 27, 2014
Europe
May 27, 2014
North America
May 27, 2014
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

May 26, 2014
Worldwide

PlayStation 3

May 27, 2014
Europe
May 27, 2014
North America
May 27, 2014
Worldwide

Xbox 360

May 27, 2014
Worldwide

Xbox One

May 27, 2014
Worldwide
May 27, 2014
North America

Google Stadia

December 9, 2020
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Watch Dogs on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Watch Dogs, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Watch Dogs