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Watch Dogs 2 delayed two weeks on PC

Here's the system specs.

Ubisoft's open-world hacking game Watch Dogs 2 has been delayed by two weeks on PC. It's now due on 29th November, a fortnight after the PS4 and Xbox One versions arrive on 15th November.

"The extra time will be used for additional polish and will help ensure the game runs smoothly across a broad range of PC hardware," Ubisoft stated in a blog post.

The publisher also released the game's minimum and recommended system specs, which are as follows:

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

For more on Watch Dogs 2, you can watch our own Ian Higton play through two of its early missions.

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