Watch Dogs
by Ubisoft Montreal · published by Ubisoft Entertainment
Released May 26, 2014 on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.
About Watch Dogs
Set in Chicago, where a central network of computers connects everyone and everything, Watch Dogs explores the impact of technology within our society. Using the city as your weapon, you will embark on a personal mission to inflict your own brand of justice. Chicago's overarching network is known as the Central Operating System (ctOS), and it controls almost all of the city's technology and information - including key data on all of the city's residents.
You play as Aiden Pearce, a brilliant hacker and former thug, whose criminal past led to a violent family tragedy. While seeking justice for those events, you'll monitor and hack those around you by manipulating the ctOS from the palm of your hand. You'll access omnipresent security cameras, download personal information to locate a target, control traffic lights and public transportation to stop the enemy... and more.
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Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 @ 2.66Ghz or AMD Phenom II X4 940 @ 3.0Ghz |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 graphics card with 1 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5770 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS * | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS |
|---|---|
| Processor | Eight core - Intel Core i7-3770 @3.5 GHz or AMD FX-8350 X8 @ 4 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 graphics card with 2 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 560 ti or AMD Radeon HD 7850 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space |
Watch Dogs FAQ
When did Watch Dogs come out?
Watch Dogs was released on May 26, 2014 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.
Is Watch Dogs on PlayStation 5?
No. Watch Dogs has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.
Is Watch Dogs on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Watch Dogs has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.
Is Watch Dogs on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Watch Dogs has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.
Who is making Watch Dogs?
Watch Dogs is developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft Entertainment.
Is Watch Dogs multiplayer?
Yes. Watch Dogs supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
How much does Watch Dogs cost?
Watch Dogs costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Watch Dogs good?
Steam players rate it "Mostly Positive" — 80% of 53,757 reviews are positive. Critics average 81/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Watch Dogs?
The minimum GPU is DirectX 11 graphics card with 1 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5770. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Watch Dogs system requirements page.
Watch Dogs series
10 games in release order
