Is Watch_Dogs® 2 playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Playable
Yes — Watch_Dogs® 2 is playable on the Steam Deck, with some caveats.
Watch_Dogs® 2 is playable on the Steam Deck. Valve lists it as Unsupported because of its anti-cheat. The Linux/Proton community rates it Gold on ProtonDB across 196 reports. The anti-cheat only affects online modes — the single-player campaign plays fine on the Deck.
Game info
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Developer
- Ubisoft
- Publisher
- Ubisoft
- Release
- November 28, 2016
- Price
- $49.99
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
- Processor: Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz, AMD FX 6120 @ 3.5 GHz or better
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 with 2 GB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 7870, with 2 GB VRAM or better - See supported List*
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 27 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible using the latest drivers
- Additional Notes: Minimum specs above for 720p , 30+ FPS, Low graphic settings // Periphericals: Microsoft Xbox One Controller, DUALSHOCK® 4 Controller, Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller / Multiplayer: 256 kbps or faster broadband connection / Note: This product supports 64-bit operating systems only. Laptop versions of these cards may work, but are not officially supported. For the most up-to-date requirement listings, please visit the FAQ on our support website at . High speed internet access and a valid Ubisoft account are required to activate the game after installation, to authenticate your system and continue gameplay after any re-activation, access online features, play online or unlock exclusive content. Game contains EasyAntiCheat anti-cheat technology and Denuvo anti-tamper technology.
- OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
- Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.9 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 290, with 3GB VRAM or better - See supported List*
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 27 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX-compatible using the latest drivers
- Additional Notes: Recommended specs above for 1080p , 30+ FPS, High graphic settings // SUPPORTED VIDEO CARDS AT TIME OF RELEASE: • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX600 Series: GTX660 or better / GeForce® GTX700 Series: GTX760 or better / GeForce® GTX900 Series: GTX950 or better / GeForce® GTX1000 Series: GTX1060 or better. • AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series: Radeon™ HD7870 or better / Radeon™ 200 series: Radeon R9 270 or better / Radeon™ 300/Fury X series: Radeon™ R9 370 or better / Radeon 400 series: Radeon RX460 or better. Game contains EasyAntiCheat anti-cheat technology and Denuvo anti-tamper technology.
Is Watch_Dogs® 2 compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
Community rating · 196 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
- ✓Anti-cheat unsupported (affects online)
Watch_Dogs® 2 performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 4 Steam Deck community reports. These are the framerates players actually settle on — many cap it to save battery — not the game's maximum. No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
Battery & recommended settings
Estimated battery life
- Recommended preset
- ultra
- Typical power draw
- ~23 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 9.0-3 Steamos version 3.6
Tips for playing Watch_Dogs® 2 on Steam Deck
- •Stick to single-player or offline modes — online is blocked by the anti-cheat.
Frequently asked questions
›Is Watch_Dogs® 2 playable on Steam Deck?
Watch_Dogs® 2 <strong>is playable</strong> on the Steam Deck. Valve lists it as <strong>Unsupported</strong> because of its anti-cheat. The Linux/Proton community rates it <strong>Gold</strong> on ProtonDB across 196 reports.
›Is Watch_Dogs® 2 Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Watch_Dogs® 2 as Unsupported, mainly because of its anti-cheat (which affects online play).
›How many FPS does Watch_Dogs® 2 get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing Watch_Dogs® 2 at ~40 fps (based on 4 community reports). These are usually the framerate players settle on — many cap it to save battery — not the game's maximum.
›How long does the battery last playing Watch_Dogs® 2 on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players report roughly 2h 12m at 30 fps, 2h 47m at 40 fps on Watch_Dogs® 2 (from ShareDeck community reports). Capping the framerate and TDP lower stretches it further; higher brightness shortens it.
›Does Watch_Dogs® 2 work online on Steam Deck?
Online play is blocked: the anti-cheat used by Watch_Dogs® 2 isn't supported on SteamOS/Proton. The single-player or offline modes work fine, but multiplayer won't connect.
›Can you play Watch_Dogs® 2 on Steam Deck?
Yes, though expect a tweak or two: Watch_Dogs® 2 may need a specific Proton version, a settings change, or putting up with small on-screen text. Online play is the exception: the anti-cheat used by Watch_Dogs® 2 isn't supported on SteamOS.
›Can the Steam Deck run Watch_Dogs® 2?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running Watch_Dogs® 2 at ~40 fps, based on 4 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.
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Community configurations
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