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Steam app 447040 · updated 10 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC

Watch_Dogs® 2

Welcome to San Francisco. Play as Marcus, a brilliant young hacker, and join the most notorious hacker group, DedSec. Your objective: execute the biggest hack of history.

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Watch_Dogs® 2 Steam header artwork
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Game information

Updated 10 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC
App ID
447040
Product type
Game
Developer
Ubisoft
Publisher
Ubisoft
Release date
28 Nov, 2016
Release status
Released
Early Access
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Game modes
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op
Controller support
Declared DRM
Denuvo Anti-tamper 5 different PC within a day machine activation limit
Third-party account
Uplay (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Achievements
55
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Metacritic

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsIn-App Purchases

Controllers & input

Partial Controller Support

Accessibility

Popular tags

Open WorldHackingMultiplayerActionParkourStealthThird PersonShooterCrimeSingleplayerThird-Person ShooterAdventureCo-opAtmosphericStory RichSandboxFunnyFPSOnline Co-OpGreat Soundtrack
About this gameFull description from Steam
Play as Marcus Holloway, a brilliant young hacker living in the birthplace of the tech revolution, the San Francisco Bay Area. Team up with Dedsec, a notorious group of hackers, to execute the biggest hack in history; take down ctOS 2.0, an invasive operating system being used by criminal masterminds to monitor and manipulate citizens on a massive scale. Explore the dynamic open-world, full of gameplay possibilities Hack into every connected device and take control of the city infrastructure. Develop different skills to suit your playstyle, and upgrade your hacker tools – RC cars, Quadcopter drone, 3D printed weapons and much more. Stay seamlessly connected to your friends with a brand new co-op and adversarial multiplayer Watch Dogs experience. PUT YOUR EYES IN CTRL Get the upper hand with Tobii Eye Tracking. Let your gaze aid you in weaponizing the “internet of things”, aim at enemies and take cover while you naturally explore the environment. Combine the extensive eye tracking feature set to pinpoint enemies, interact with your surroundings, locate shelter points, and rapidly select hackable targets. Let your vision lead the hacking of the city’s digital brain. Compatible with all Tobii Eye Tracking gaming devices. ---- Additional notes: Eye tracking features available with Tobii Eye Tracking.
Content & age ratingsSteam content notice · 5 regional ratings

Content notice

This is an action-adventure game in which players assume the role of a man (Marcus Holloway) who joins forces with a hacker group intent on exposing corruption in the San Francisco Bay Area. As players explore the open-world environment, they can complete mission-based objectives, interact with characters, and engage in combat with criminals and rival gangs.

Regional ratings

DEJUS18Violência Extrema · Drogas ilícitas · Temas sensíveis
ESRBmBlood · Intense Violence · Nudity · Sexual Themes · Strong Language · Use of Drugs
IGRS18Kekerasan · Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya · Penampilan Tokoh
OFLCma15Strong themes · Violence · Coarse language · Nudity · Online interactivity
PEGI18Bad Language · Sex · Violence
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS Processor: Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz, AMD FX 6120 @ 3.5 GHz or better Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 with 2 GB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 7870, with 2 GB VRAM or better - See supported List* Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 27 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible using the latest drivers Additional Notes: Minimum specs above for 720p , 30+ FPS, Low graphic settings // Periphericals: Microsoft Xbox One Controller, DUALSHOCK® 4 Controller, Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller / Multiplayer: 256 kbps or faster broadband connection / Note: This product supports 64-bit operating systems only. Laptop versions of these cards may work, but are not officially supported. For the most up-to-date requirement listings, please visit the FAQ on our support website at . High speed internet access and a valid Ubisoft account are required to activate the game after installation, to authenticate your system and continue gameplay after any re-activation, access online features, play online or unlock exclusive content. Game contains EasyAntiCheat anti-cheat technology and Denuvo anti-tamper technology.

Recommended

Recommended: OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.9 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 290, with 3GB VRAM or better - See supported List* Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 27 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX-compatible using the latest drivers Additional Notes: Recommended specs above for 1080p , 30+ FPS, High graphic settings // SUPPORTED VIDEO CARDS AT TIME OF RELEASE: • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX600 Series: GTX660 or better / GeForce® GTX700 Series: GTX760 or better / GeForce® GTX900 Series: GTX950 or better / GeForce® GTX1000 Series: GTX1060 or better. • AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series: Radeon™ HD7870 or better / Radeon™ 200 series: Radeon R9 270 or better / Radeon™ 300/Fury X series: Radeon™ R9 370 or better / Radeon 400 series: Radeon RX460 or better. Game contains EasyAntiCheat anti-cheat technology and Denuvo anti-tamper technology.
Supported languages16 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Czech
Dutch
Hungarian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Spanish - Latin America

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Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

55 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Who Am IAchievement
Put Your Damn Pants OnAchievement
MenaceAchievement
In StyleAchievement
DedSec-A-RoniAchievement
Only God Can Judge MeAchievement
DoggylandAchievement
Photobombed!Achievement
A Ride to RememberAchievement
Bad BoysAchievement

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News & announcements1 developer announcement in this snapshot
by UbiGoldRaven
Achievements Unlocked for Watch Dogs 2

Attention Dedsec, We are pleased to announce that Steam Achievements are now available for Watch Dogs 2! As a heads up, achievements will be retroactively earned for the accomplishments already completed in your game. For the sync to happen…

Developer announcement

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