PC requirements
Watch Dogs: Legion System Requirements
Watch Dogs: Legion needs at least Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 290X, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, or AMD Radeon R9 290X graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 S, or AMD Radeon RX 480 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit versions) | Windows 10 (64-bit versions) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 290X | Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, or AMD Radeon R9 290X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 S, or AMD Radeon RX 480 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 115 GB available space | 115 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Watch Dogs: Legion on PC
Can my PC run Watch Dogs: Legion?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Watch Dogs: Legion need?
115 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.