Watch Dogs PC Specs Revealed: 20 GB Install Size, 64-bit OS Support Only

What will you need to enjoy the open world title on PC? Find out here.


Ubisoft Montreal’s Watch Dogs finally has PC specifications, which despite being posted on UPlay have been removed. However, NeoGAF managed to its hands on the same, and you can view them below. Watch Dogs, along with Battlefield 4, is yet another example of a game that requires 8 GB to run. However, this is for the Ultra settings while the latter is more along the lines of Recommended specs. The hard drive space will be a problem with a 20 GB install space requirement and support for only 64 bit operating systems.

Here are the specs in full:

Base spec:

  • Operating System: Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1) or Windows 8
  • Note that we only support 64 bit OSs.
  • DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM Dual Layer
  • Hard Drive Space: 20 GB
  • Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers
  • Internet: Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mode

Minimum Spec:

  • GPU: DirectX 11 graphics card with 1 GB Video RAM
  • CPU: Quad core
  • RAM: 4GB

Example 1

  • GPU: NVidia GTX 460
  • CPU: Intel Core2 Quad Q6600

Example 2

  • GPU: AMD Radeon HD 5770
  • CPU: AMD Phenom X4 9750

Recommended Spec:

  • GPU: DirectX 11 graphics card with 2 GB Video RAM
  • CPU: Eight core
  • RAM: 8GB

Example 1

  • GPU: NVidia GTX 560 ti
  • CPU: Intel Core i7-3770

Example 2

  • GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7850
  • CPU: AMD FX-8350 Eight-Core

Ultra Spec:

  • GPU: Latest DirectX 11 graphics card with 2 GB Video RAM or more
  • CPU: Latest Eight core or more
  • RAM: 8GB or more

Example 1

  • GPU: Nvidia GTX 670
  • CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K

Example 2

  • GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7970
  • CPU: AMD FX-9370 Eight-Core

Watch Dogs releases on November 19th for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii U in North America and on November 22nd in Europe. It will also be releasing for the PS4 on November 15th in North America and November 29th in Europe, and for the Xbox One on November 22nd.

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