Much like with many multi-platform AAA game releases, Nvidia is working with the game’s publisher Ubisoft to ensure that Watch Dogs 2 is as optimized as possible on launch day. Watch Dogs 2 is yet another member of Nvidia’s GameWorks program, which usually is tied into a set of launch-day drivers intended to make the new game run like melted butter.
To help highlight how Watch Dogs 2 looks on Nvidia machines, Ubisoft has released the below trailer:
In the trailer, which runs over two minutes long, Watch Dogs 2 Senior Producer Dominique Guay discusses several features intended for high-end PCs. From HBAO+, HFTS shadowing, TXAA, as well as PC exclusive features like volumetric fog, no FPS cap, multi-monitor support, and an FoV slider, Watch Dogs 2 will have plenty of visual customization options. Of course, the optimization goes both ways, as PC owners with older hardware will find options for them as well.
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Delayed launches for PC versions of games can be extremely frustrating for players. With games like Watch Dogs 2 and other AAA titles, which usually sell much stronger on consoles, PC versions can be delayed weeks, months, or even longer than a year. Recently, however, publishers are being given more slack in this regard. That’s in large part due to a number of very poor PC ports.
Ubisoft delaying Watch Dogs 2 past Black Friday could be a worrying factor by itself, though it’s unlikely the game would be discounted so quickly after launch anyway. There’s also the Assassin’s Creed 2 remaster on PC to consider, which has some questionable visual improvements.
Still, Nvidia’s trailer should help soothe that wariness. It definitely looks like Watch Dogs 2 will launch with all of the expected features of a PC game. Let’s just hope it runs smoothly, too.
Of course, what ultimately matters is whether Watch Dogs 2 is a great game or not, and so far reception (read Game Rant’s Watch Dogs 2 review) for the game has been very positive. If PC gamers are worried, it’s only because they have high expectations for the Ubisoft’s big holiday release.
Watch Dogs 2 will launch on PC starting November 29. The open world action shooter is available now on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
