Watch Dogs 2, developer and publisher Ubisoft's upcoming open world action-adventure video game, will have a delayed release on PC. The news of the delay was confirmed by Ubisoft.
The PC version of Watch Dogs 2 was expected to be released on November 15, along with the release of console versions PS4 and Xbox One. But now the game will be released on November 29.
Ubisoft claimed that the delay would give developers "extra time," allowing them to "polish the game."
"The extra time will be used for additional polish and will help ensure the game runs smoothly across a broad range of PC hardware," Ubisoft replied.
Here are the system requirements for Watch Dogs 2 on PC:
- Supported OS – (64-bit versions only) Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
- Processor Intel Core i5 2400S @ 2.5GHz | AMD FX 6120 @ 3.5GHz
- RAM 6GB
- Video Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 (2GB) | AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB) or better
- Hard Disk Space 50GB
- Peripherals Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse, Microsoft Xbox One Controller, Dual Shock 4 Controller
- Multiplayer 256Kbps or faster broadband connection
Watch Dogs 2 recommended PC system requirements:
- Supported OS – (64-bit versions only) Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
- Processor Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHz | AMD FX 8120 @ 3.9GHz
- RAM 8GB
- Video Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB) or better | AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB) or better
- Hard Disk Space 50GB
- Peripherals Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse, Microsoft Xbox One controller, Dual Shock 4 controller
- Multiplayer 256Kbps or faster broadband connection
Meanwhile, here are the some additional graphical features that the PC version of Watch Dogs 2 will be supporting:
- 4K support
- Stuttering/lag framerate optimisation – We employed a fix that makes all controls much more responsive and less framerate-related. We've optimised 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 customised 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.
Anti-aliasing options:
- TXAA
- MSAA
- Post Processing Anti-Aliasing options SMAA and FXAA
(Source: Gamepur)
