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Watch_Dogs® 2

Watch_Dogs® 2

Welcome to San Francisco. Play as Marcus, a brilliant young hacker, and join the most notorious hacker group, DedSec. Your objective: execute the biggest hack of history.

82%
Very Positive
DeveloperUbisoft
PublisherUbisoft
Release DateNov 28, 2016
$49.99
Peak Players18.1K
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Watch_Dogs 2 is a vibrant open-world sandbox praised for its creative hacking mechanics and interactive San Francisco setting, which many find superior to the original game. However, the experience is severely hindered by long-standing technical issues on modern hardware, including game-breaking lighting glitches and poor PC optimization.

Pros

  • Highly creative and engaging hacking mechanics that allow for unique environmental interactions.95%
  • Vibrant and detailed open-world design that feels alive and fun to explore.90%
  • Significant improvements in gameplay and fun factor compared to the first Watch Dogs.85%
  • Accessible mechanics that are easy for new players to pick up and enjoy.70%

Cons

  • Severe lighting and skybox flickering glitches specifically affecting modern NVIDIA RTX graphics cards.98%
  • Poor PC port optimization resulting in performance drops and frequent crashes.85%
  • Polarizing story and dialogue that some players find boring or poorly written.75%
  • Frustrating technical barriers related to the Ubisoft launcher and installation bugs.80%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers report that major graphical bugs have remained unpatched for over two years.
  • The game is frequently cited as being more enjoyable than its predecessor despite the technical flaws.
Confidence: 83%
Based on the 178 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 23, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
2.8K
Peak · last 90 days
17.4K
All-time peak
18.1K

Price

Current price
$49.99
Lowest tracked
$2.49since Nov 24, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
82%
All-time positive
82%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews101.4K
Positive: 83.3K (82%)Negative: 18.1K (18%)

1%

Reviews from Steam Deck

5%

Dev Response Rate

29h

Avg Playtime at Review

68%

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