Difference between revisions of "Watch Dogs"
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+ | ===Worse performance with latest patch=== | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Remove patch|ref=<ref>[http://www.dsogaming.com/news/report-watch_dogs-pc-update-does-not-resolve-stuttering-users-angry-with-ubisoft/ Report: Watch_Dogs PC Update Does Not Resolve Stuttering, Users Angry With Ubisoft | DSOGaming | The Dark Side Of Gaming]</ref>}} | ||
+ | # Disable Uplay automatic updates. | ||
+ | # For the Steam version disable the game updates in Steam as well. | ||
+ | # Go to <code>data_win64</code> in the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Delete <code>patch.dat</code> and <code> patch.fat</code>. | ||
+ | # The game will now run in its original release state. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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===Continue button greyed out=== | ===Continue button greyed out=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Revert to cloud saves|ref=<ref>[http://www.reddit.com/r/watch_dogs/comments/279owv/i_just_lost_all_of_my_save_data_anyone_know_any/chyqlql Reddit - Lost Savegame Data]</ref>}} |
# Go to the [[#Save game data location|save game data location]] and backup the <code>.save</code> files. | # Go to the [[#Save game data location|save game data location]] and backup the <code>.save</code> files. | ||
# Launch '''Uplay''', click on the '''Gear icon''' in the upper right corner and go to '''Settings'''. | # Launch '''Uplay''', click on the '''Gear icon''' in the upper right corner and go to '''Settings'''. |
Revision as of 04:25, 20 June 2014
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
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Ubisoft | |
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Release dates | |
Windows | May 27, 2014 |
Key points
- PC Report
- Generally poor performance.[citation needed]
General information
Availability
- All versions require Uplay.
Version differences
- Watch Dogs has six special editions, each with varying DLC. Refer to the Uplay Pre-Order Edition Comparison for details.
Essential improvements
Watch Dogs Settings Configuration Tool
TheWorse Mod for Watch_Dogs
- TheWorse Mod for Watch_Dogs restores the E3 2012/2013 visual effects hidden in the configuration files. This mod is currently incomplete.
Game data
Configuration file location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/243470/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/243470/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Input settings
Mouse smoothing
Instructions |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Portuguese |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 1-8 | Drop in and drop out invasion mode for the singleplayer. |
Issues fixed
Worse performance with latest patch
Instructions |
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Continue button greyed out
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Low frame rate
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Performance issues on AMD and Nvidia GPUs
- Doing such will not fix stuttering issues, the frame rate gain from the latest drivers is relatively minor.
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Audio
Voice audio not playing during cutscenes
Instructions |
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Gameplay
Minimap icons and crosshair dissapearing
Instructions |
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Frosting effect
Instructions |
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Multiplayer
Unable to connect and play multiplayer
Instructions |
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Frequent Crashes
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2 | 7 SP1, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Phenom II X4 940 3.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 2.66 GHz |
AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz Intel Core i7 3770 3.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 5770 Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible Shader model 5.0 support |
AMD Radeon HD 7850 Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti 2 GB of VRAM |
- 64-bit Windows OS required.
- Supported Nvidia chipsets: GTX 460 and better, GT 500 series, GT 600 series, GT 700 series.
- Supported AMD chipsets: Radeon HD 5850 or better, HD 6000 series, HD 7000 series, R7 and R9 series.
- Supports the Intel Iris Pro HD 5200 chipset.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (243470) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.