Watch Dogs 2: Ubisoft postpones PC release, announces 4K support and other features

Ubisoft says it needs more time in order to polish Watch Dogs 2 PC version.

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