Watch Dogs 2: Solution to Fix Errors, Lags and Startup Issues

Watch Dogs 2 does not start or crash continuously? In this article we will show you the most common problems that other players have experienced with the hacker adventure and try to find solutions.

Watch Dogs 2 does not start? Update drivers!

The most common source of errors for crashes is old graphics card and sound drivers. So keep all your drivers up-to-date to play Watchdogs 2 without any problems,. Nvidia and AMD already release new software, which you can download for free.

Check out the minimum and recommended system requirements to find out if the problems are not on your PC. The game is especially optimized for AMD hardware and will probably run best with the right hardware. Plus, you get the best results with DirectX 12.

Minimum

Supported OS – (64-bit versions only) Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Processor - Intel Core i5 2400S @ 2.5 GHz | AMD FX 6120 @ 3.5 GHz
RAM - 6GB
Video Card - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 (2GB) | AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB) or better
Hard Disk Space - 50 GB
Peripherals - Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse, Microsoft Xbox One Controller, Dual Shock 4 Controller
Multiplayer - 256 Kbps or faster broadband connection

Recommended

Supported OS – (64-bit versions only) Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Processor - Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHz | AMD FX 8120 @ 3.9 GHz
RAM - 8GB
Video Card - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB) or better | AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB) or better
Hard Disk Space - 50 GB
Peripherals - Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse, Microsoft Xbox One controller, Dual Shock 4 controller
Multiplayer - 256 Kbps or faster broadband connection

PC Version Not Yet Available?

The PC Version of the game being delayed until November 29

FPS-Rate Drops, Crashes and Lags

Some players were reported FPS crashes. However, Ubisoft already clears up these issues with the Day One patch.

Screen Tearing

Also there is no official solution for this - a patch is supposed to correct the problem. However, you can try to turn off V-Sync. This effect is mostly due to this effect. Disable V-Sync and start the game. If you want to play with V-Sync, then simply switch back the settings. You do not have to restart the game.

Multiplayer Leads to Crashes

Since the multiplayer of Watchdogs 2 regularly crashes, Ubisoft has already deactivated the modes. However, you can explore the open world with your friends - the Coop mode already works. With a patch, the multiplayer is to be added again.


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