Official specs from Steam
Watch Dogs system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on 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 |
| Sound Card | DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers |
| Additional Notes | Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mode. Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: nVidia GeForce GTX460 or better, GT500, GT600, GT700 series; AMD Radeon HD5850 or better, HD6000, HD7000, R7 and R9 series Intel® Iris™ Pro HD 5200 |
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 |
| Sound Card | DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers |
| Additional Notes | Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mode. Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: nVidia GeForce GTX460 or better, GT500, GT600, GT700 series; AMD Radeon HD5850 or better, HD6000, HD7000, R7 and R9 series Intel® Iris™ Pro HD 5200 |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Watch Dogs?
Minimum: DirectX 11 graphics card with 1 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5770. Recommended: DirectX 11 graphics card with 2 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 560 ti or AMD Radeon HD 7850.
How much RAM does Watch Dogs need?
Watch Dogs needs 6 GB RAM at minimum, 8 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Watch Dogs?
Watch Dogs requires 25 GB available space.
Does Watch Dogs run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).