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Watch Dogs 2: Release Date, Features, Gameplay, All You Want To Know

By Shobha Vats | Update Date: Oct 31, 2016 07:01 AM EDT

Watch Dogs 2 is the sequel to the action game Watch Dogs released by Ubisoft Montreal. It is an action - adventure combination of third party video game.

The Gameplay

In 2016, ctOS 2.0, an advanced operating system for networking the city infrastructure, was implemented in several US cities to create safer and more dynamic metropolises.

Marcus Holloway, a brilliant hacker, and protagonist of this game live in the San Francisco Bay Area. He joins with Dedsec, a renowned group of hackers.

The OS is in the hands of illegal corporations and is wrongfully used for monitoring and manipulating citizens on a vast scale. They are on a mission to expose the dangers of ctOS 2.0. With the power of hacking, they try to give liberty back to the people.

What New Features Are In Watch Dogs 2?

Hacking gameplay is pushed to both depth and scale. So you can now hack any car, any character besides many other electronic gadgets within the city. In Watch Dogs you had only one way to hack each, but in this version, you have multiple ways to hack.

It consists of high manipulation hacks for example changing people's profile to get arrested. Two different drones (one for flying and another on wheels) are made available in missions to explore the world.

Besides these, an ability called Network Hacking allows you to hack via environment and explore the world through the eyes of a hacker.

Recommended Specifications

List of System Requirements and Special PC Enhancements

  • Supported OS - Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 7 SP1 (only 64-bit version).
  • AMD FX 8120 with 3.9 GHz and Intel Core i5 3470 with 3.2 GHz processors only.
  • 8GB RAM is a must.

Supporting Graphic Cards

  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX780 (3GB)
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX1060 (3GB) or better.
  • AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB) or better than this.
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB).

Others

  • The hard disk of 50GB.
  • Peripherals needed: Microsoft Xbox One controller, Windows compatible keyboard, and mouse, and Dual Shock 4 controller.
  • For multiplayer gaming purpose, it requires 256 Kbps or better broadband connection.

Features

General Features

These include 4K support, stuttering optimization. It makes all controls more responsive.  Customized placement of menu and HUD are the advanced settings. Up to three autosave slots are available.

Improved Graphic Features

Improved headlight Shadows from car headlights. Another one is extra details option which increases the level of detail for all objects. Also, FOV sliders and Pixel Density sliders are some other graphic features.

Improved Keyboard/Mouse Controls

Advanced keyboard support and Full adaptation with mouse reduce the latency throughout the game. Toggle / Hold modes are available for different controls like aim, sprint, walk, etc.

Watch Dogs 2 - The Gist

That's the thing with video games - their interactivity with a human is the apex thing. It connects to all the game lovers quickly. It's so refreshing to see Watch Dogs 2 with all the features that gamers are looking for.

Every dog has its day, and this sequel is excellent for incisive writing. It looks set to surprise for the critics of the first version. It is set for release on November 15, 2016, for PS4 and Xbox One. For PC, it will be delayed until November 29, 2016.

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