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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 27, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 27, 2014}} | ||
|steam appid = 243470 | |steam appid = 243470 | ||
| − | |steam appid side = 293054 | + | |steam appid side = 293054,293057,293059,293061 |
|gogcom page = | |gogcom page = | ||
|wikipedia = Watch Dogs | |wikipedia = Watch Dogs | ||
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{{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows}} | {{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Watch Dogs has six special editions, each with varying DLC. Refer to the [http://i. | + | {{ii}} Watch Dogs has six special editions, each with varying DLC. Refer to the [http://i.imgur.com/V0IbNEM.png Uplay Pre-Order Edition Comparison] for details. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === | + | ===[http://theworsemod.blogspot.com/2014/07/theworse-mod-10-released.html TheWorse Mod]=== |
| − | + | {{ii}} Restores the E3 2012/2013 visual effects hidden in the configuration files. It uses the built-in patch mechanism that Ubisoft provided and incorporates the version 1.3 patch. It replaces some textures, shaders and a some default configuration in the core files. Some of the effects from E3 have not been properly polished by developers for release, including headlight shadows that may appear bugged at times. Similarly, using the version with MalDo textures, which allows you to use Ultra textures on GPUs with less than 3GB of memory, works removing mipmaps. This will introduce some significant aliasing on distant textures as they will not load the properly optimized versions included in the retail game, cutting down on memory. Also, the field of view is significantly closer with this mod, which might cause discomfort or decreased viewing distance by nature of the effect. | |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|uplay}}\savegames\{{p|uid}}\274}} | + | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|uplay}}\savegames\{{p|uid}}\274\}} |
| − | {{Game data/row|Steam|{{p|uplay}}\savegames\{{p|uid}}\541}} | + | {{Game data/row|Steam|{{p|uplay}}\savegames\{{p|uid}}\541\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = |
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
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{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = True | |key remap = True | ||
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|acceleration option = False | |acceleration option = False | ||
|acceleration option notes = Enabled by default, cannot be fully disabled. See [[#Mouse smoothing|Mouse smoothing]]. | |acceleration option notes = Enabled by default, cannot be fully disabled. See [[#Mouse smoothing|Mouse smoothing]]. | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis notes = Both X and Y axes can be inverted independently. | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Both X and Y axes can be inverted independently. | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = XInput only. |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
| − | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Default and three left handed presets. |
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= Both X and Y axes can be inverted independently. |
|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |button prompts = | + | |button prompts = Xbox |
|button prompts notes = | |button prompts notes = | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Watch Dogs - Keyboard 1.png|The keyboard controls menu. | ||
| + | File:Watch Dogs - Keyboard 2.png|The keyboard rebinding menu. | ||
| + | File:Watch Dogs - General.png|General gameplay menu. | ||
| + | File:Watch Dogs - Controller 1.png|The controller menu. | ||
| + | File:Watch Dogs - Controller 2.png|The controller controls menu. | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse smoothing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse smoothing]]=== | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{Image|Watch Dogs - Network.png|Network settings.}} | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = | |local play = | ||
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|tridef 3d gg3d award = | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
|iz3d gg3d award = | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
| − | |native 3d = | + | |native 3d = false |
|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
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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/ Watch_Dogs PC Update Does Not Resolve Stuttering, Users Angry With Ubisoft - The Dark Side Of Gaming]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Remove patch|ref=<ref>[http://www.dsogaming.com/news/report-watch_dogs-pc-update-does-not-resolve-stuttering-users-angry-with-ubisoft/ Watch_Dogs PC Update Does Not Resolve Stuttering, Users Angry With Ubisoft - The Dark Side Of Gaming]</ref>}} | ||
# Disable the automatic Uplay updates, also on Steam if possible. | # Disable the automatic Uplay updates, also on Steam if possible. | ||
| − | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\data_win64</code>, then delete <code>patch.dat</code> and <code> patch.fat</code> | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\data_win64\</code>, then delete <code>patch.dat</code> and <code> patch.fat</code> |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|RAM usage fix}} | {{Fixbox/fix|RAM usage fix}} | ||
| − | + | * Use the {{code|-disablepagefilecheck}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | |
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}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} There is a bug in-game that makes the ground of Bedbug's house disappear. After shooting at the wall, the ground won't disappear. | {{ii}} There is a bug in-game that makes the ground of Bedbug's house disappear. After shooting at the wall, the ground won't disappear. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
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|64-bit executable = true | |64-bit executable = true | ||
|64-bit executable notes= | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Ubisoft Montreal | |
| Publishers | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Engines | |
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| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 27, 2014 |
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Key points
- Plagued by major performance issues on most systems.[citation needed]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
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| Amazon.com | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Steam | |
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| Ubisoft Store | |
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- All versions require Uplay.
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
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| Access Granted Pack | |
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| Bad Blood | |
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| Conspiracy | |
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| Season Pass | |
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
Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
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TheWorse Mod
- Restores the E3 2012/2013 visual effects hidden in the configuration files. It uses the built-in patch mechanism that Ubisoft provided and incorporates the version 1.3 patch. It replaces some textures, shaders and a some default configuration in the core files. Some of the effects from E3 have not been properly polished by developers for release, including headlight shadows that may appear bugged at times. Similarly, using the version with MalDo textures, which allows you to use Ultra textures on GPUs with less than 3GB of memory, works removing mipmaps. This will introduce some significant aliasing on distant textures as they will not load the properly optimized versions included in the retail game, cutting down on memory. Also, the field of view is significantly closer with this mod, which might cause discomfort or decreased viewing distance by nature of the effect.
Game data
Configuration file location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/243470/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate: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
Video settings.
Advanced video settings.
Input settings
The keyboard controls menu.
The keyboard rebinding menu.
General gameplay menu.
The controller menu.
The controller controls menu.
Mouse smoothing
| Instructions |
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Audio settings
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 | ||||
| Norwegian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Swedish | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| Portuguese |
Network
Network settings.
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 8 | Drop in and drop out invasion mode for the singleplayer. Freeroam, online decryption, online race. | ||
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native 3D | |||
| Nvidia 3D Vision | See Watch Dogs - DX11 3DMigoto 3D Vision Fix. | ||
Issues fixed
Worse performance on the latest patch
| Instructions |
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Continue button greyed out
| Instructions |
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Low frame rate
| Instructions |
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| 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.
| Instructions |
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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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Bedbug got killed on Mission "Not a Job for Tyrone" when you begin to hack the house
| Instructions |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 | |
| Shader Model support | 5 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
ctOS app
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| 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.