At E3 2019, Watch Dogs Legion was announced as the third installment of the franchise. This week, the game is finally set to release. We will tell you everything important regarding the release, the preload, and the various editions available for purchase.
What is Watch Dogs Legion? In this new installment of the game, you do not just play as a single character, but can recruit all the NPCs you encounter in virtual London. There are reportedly over 9 million different characters available.
Each of them has unique attributes and skills to complement your team. Even the famous character Aiden Pearce from Watch Dogs 1 is set to appear, though only in a DLC.
With your characters, you will explore a large open world and complete numerous main and side missions. You can collect special items and use various vehicles. Additionally, there are different difficulty levels, including one with permadeath.
For those who do not want to play alone, there is a coop mode for up to 4 players and various PvP modes available.
Watch Dogs Legion: Everything You Need to Know About the Release
Watch Dogs Legion will be released on Thursday, October 29. Originally, a release was planned for Fall 2019. However, since 2 games from Ubisoft did not sell well, it was postponed.
Starting October 29, you can play it on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Stadia. On PC, it will be available on Uplay and in the Epic Store, but not on Steam.
Watch Dogs Legion will also be released for PS5 and Xbox Series X. The release for Xbox Series X is planned for November 10. PS5 fans will have to wait until November 24.
Yes, Ubisoft allows crossplay and cross-save between platforms. This is free, but you need a Uplay account.
When does the preload for Watch Dogs Legion start?
- The preload for Xbox One has already begun
- PC fans can download the new Watch Dogs today, October 26, starting at 4:00 PM our time in the Epic Store or via Ubisoft
- For PS5, the preload will only start on October 27
- Stadia users do not have to download anything
System requirements for PC
Minimum system requirements for 1920×1080, Low Preset, DX12:
- CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2 GHz, AMD Ryzen 5 1400 3.2 GHz
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970/GeForce GTX 1650
- Video memory: 4GB
- RAM: 8GB (Dual-channel Setup)
- Storage: (45GB)
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
Recommended system requirements for 1920×1080, High Preset, DX12:
- CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz, AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060/GeForce GTX 1660 Super
- Video memory: 6GB
- RAM: 8GB (Dual-channel Setup)
- Storage: (45GB)
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
Ultra system requirements – 3840×2160 (4K), Ultra Preset DX12
- CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or GeForce RTX 3080
- Video memory: 10GB
- RAM: 16GB (Dual-channel Setup)
- Storage: 45GB (+20 GB for the HD Texture Pack)
- OS: Windows 10 (only 64 bit)
- Compatible with Direct X 12 and Raytracing
Preorder Watch Dogs Legion – These are the Editions Available
Ubisoft’s new adventure will be released in 4 versions that you can already preorder:
- The Standard Edition costs 59.99 Euros and includes the game
- The Gold Edition costs 99.99 Euros and includes not only the game but also the Season Pass
- The Ultimate Edition costs 109.99 Euros and comes with 3 playable characters, new masks, and 4 weeks of VIP status alongside the Gold Edition bonuses.
- The Collector’s Edition is currently sold out and will be a purely physical version with additional collectibles.
If you preorder before the official release, regardless of the package, you will receive a “Golden King” mask, a gold skin for two pistols, and a golden design for vehicles for free.
- Watch Dogs Legion in the Ubisoft Store (with link to Stadia)
- Watch Dogs Legion at Epic Games
- Watch Dogs Legion in the PS Store
- Watch Dogs Legion in the MS Store
What Happens After Release
After the release, Watch Dogs Legion is set to be developed as a service game with a Season Pass, several DLCs, and even microtransactions. The latter are expected to be purely cosmetic, such as new masks.
You can find out more about Watch Dogs Legion on our MeinMMO theme page for the game.
