Difference between revisions of "Watch Dogs"
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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| − | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Watch-Dogs-Pc/dp/B00BGHUS5S/ Amazon.com] | {{ID|Uplay}} | }} | + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Watch-Dogs-Pc/dp/B00BGHUS5S/ Amazon.com] | {{ID|Uplay}} |}} |
| − | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-WDOGS/watchdogs GamersGate] | {{ID|Uplay}} | }} | + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamefly.com/Download-Watch-Dogs/5006812/ GameFly] | {{ID|Uplay}} |}} |
| + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-WDOGS/watchdogs GamersGate] | {{ID|Uplay}} |}} | ||
| + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/watch-dogs/112211 GameStop] | {{ID|Uplay}} |}} | ||
| + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.getgamesgo.com/product/watch-dogs-live GetGames] | {{ID|Uplay}} |}} | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/action/watch-dogs/ Green Man Gaming] | {{ID|Uplay}} |}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/action/watch-dogs/ Green Man Gaming] | {{ID|Uplay}} |}} | ||
| + | {{Availability Table/row| [https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/watchdogs_storefront Humble Store] | {{ID|Uplay}} |}} | ||
| + | {{Availability Table/row| [https://www.origin.com/store/buy/watch-dogs/pc-download/base-game/standard-edition Origin] | {{ID|Origin}} {{ID|Uplay}} |}} | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/243470/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} {{ID|Uplay}} |}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/243470/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} {{ID|Uplay}} |}} | ||
| − | {{Availability Table/row| [http://shop.ubi.com/store/ubiemea/en_GB/html/pbPage.WD-20130429-UK-web/ThemeID.8605700 Uplay] | {{ID|Uplay}} | }} | + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://shop.ubi.com/store/ubiemea/en_GB/html/pbPage.WD-20130429-UK-web/ThemeID.8605700 Uplay] | {{ID|Uplay}} |}} |
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{{ii}} All versions require [[Uplay]]. | {{ii}} All versions require [[Uplay]]. | ||
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|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = | |multimonitor wsgf award = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = |
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
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|anisotropic notes = Can be forced through graphics driver. | |anisotropic notes = Can be forced through graphics driver. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = FXAA, SMAA, MSAA | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]], [[MSAA]] and [[TXAA]]. |
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = In-game vsync can result in input lag | |vsync notes = In-game vsync can result in input lag | ||
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|key remap notes = Actions can not be bound to backspace/pageup/pagedown/enter | |key remap notes = Actions can not be bound to backspace/pageup/pagedown/enter | ||
|acceleration option = True | |acceleration option = True | ||
| − | |acceleration option notes = Enabled by default | + | |acceleration option notes = Enabled by default, cannot be disabled. See [[#Mouse smoothing|Mouse smoothing]]. |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
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===Low audio volume=== | ===Low audio volume=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Some players reporting low audio volume.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/243470/discussions/0/540742667917054170/#p1</ref> | + | {{ii}} Some players reporting low audio volume.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/243470/discussions/0/540742667917054170/#p1 Volume. Too quiet? :: Watch_Dogs General Discussions]</ref> |
===Uplay struggling to connect and multiplayer connection being unstable=== | ===Uplay struggling to connect and multiplayer connection being unstable=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Some users report having to attempt to connect to Uplay several times before successfully logging in, followed by an unstable multiplayer connection. To fix this, disable all network adapters other than the one currently in use (found in Control Panel/Network and Internet/Network Connections)<ref>http://www.reddit.com/r/watch_dogs/comments/26s6v3/to_those_of_you_that_cant_connect_to_multiplayer | + | {{ii}} Some users report having to attempt to connect to Uplay several times before successfully logging in, followed by an unstable multiplayer connection. To fix this, disable all network adapters other than the one currently in use (found in Control Panel/Network and Internet/Network Connections)<ref>[http://www.reddit.com/r/watch_dogs/comments/26s6v3/to_those_of_you_that_cant_connect_to_multiplayer To those of you that can't connect to multiplayer at all other than ctOS mobile challenge, I might have a fix. : watch_dogs]</ref> |
===Game stuttering=== | ===Game stuttering=== | ||
{{ii}} Many using the game with Uplay are experiencing stuttering on any setting, even with sufficient power. Turning Uplay into offline mode before launching the game has fixed it for many, but will disable online play. | {{ii}} Many using the game with Uplay are experiencing stuttering on any setting, even with sufficient power. Turning Uplay into offline mode before launching the game has fixed it for many, but will disable online play. | ||
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{{ii}} Players have reported that setting Textures to "Medium" seems to stop the stuttering all together until Ubisoft provides a fix, as the texture streaming technology for this game needs optimization. | {{ii}} Players have reported that setting Textures to "Medium" seems to stop the stuttering all together until Ubisoft provides a fix, as the texture streaming technology for this game needs optimization. | ||
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{{ii}} Some have also reported that using Level of Detail on "High" instead of "Ultra" allows the Ultra textures to be used on newer mid-range cards (760 and above) with minimal stuttering. | {{ii}} Some have also reported that using Level of Detail on "High" instead of "Ultra" allows the Ultra textures to be used on newer mid-range cards (760 and above) with minimal stuttering. | ||
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{{ii}} Adding "-disablepagefilecheck" to the game's launch parameters may also help without the need to lower the texture settings to medium. | {{ii}} Adding "-disablepagefilecheck" to the game's launch parameters may also help without the need to lower the texture settings to medium. | ||
Revision as of 04:58, 1 June 2014
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| Developers | |
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| Ubisoft Montreal | |
| Publishers | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Engines | |
| Disrupt | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 27, 2014 |
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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.
Game data
Configuration file location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/243470/pfx/[Note 1] |
Delete the entire .xml if your crosshairs and/or player marker disappears. It will reset your graphics settings.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/243470/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
File:Watch Dogs settings.png
Display and graphics settings.
Input settings
File:Watch Dogs keybinds.png
Mouse, keyboard and key bind settings.
Mouse smoothing
| Instructions |
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- Does not remove mouse acceleration; menus, regular aiming, and fine aiming have mouse acceleration even with this fix applied. On top of the acceleration, there is a max input speed, which gives the sense of negative acceleration along with the positive.
Audio settings
File:Watch Dogs audio.png
Language, subtitles and volume control settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Czech | ||||
| Danish | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| Finnish | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Swedish | ||||
| Traditional Chinese |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
Issues fixed
Performance issues on AMD GPUs
- AMD graphic cards users are strongly recommended to use the latest Catalyst Beta drivers.
Frosting effect on AMD GPUs
- Disable the MSAA anti-aliasing if you also have motion blur enabled.
Minimap icons and fine-aim reticle disappear
- This issue has been reported fixed by several users after changing resolutions and restarting the game. However, it does not seem to be a consistent fix; many restarts and changes may be needed.
Voice audio not playing during cutscenes
- Go into whichever audio manager you have, turn off 7.1 surround, and restart the game.
Low audio volume
- Some players reporting low audio volume.[1]
Uplay struggling to connect and multiplayer connection being unstable
- Some users report having to attempt to connect to Uplay several times before successfully logging in, followed by an unstable multiplayer connection. To fix this, disable all network adapters other than the one currently in use (found in Control Panel/Network and Internet/Network Connections)[2]
Game stuttering
- Many using the game with Uplay are experiencing stuttering on any setting, even with sufficient power. Turning Uplay into offline mode before launching the game has fixed it for many, but will disable online play.
- Players have reported that setting Textures to "Medium" seems to stop the stuttering all together until Ubisoft provides a fix, as the texture streaming technology for this game needs optimization.
- Some have also reported that using Level of Detail on "High" instead of "Ultra" allows the Ultra textures to be used on newer mid-range cards (760 and above) with minimal stuttering.
- Adding "-disablepagefilecheck" to the game's launch parameters may also help without the need to lower the texture settings to medium.
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.