Watch Dogs 2 won't start - you can do that
Watch Dogs 2 does not start with you. In this practical tip, we will show you what you can do about this problem.
Watch Dogs 2 does not start: check driver
The multiplayer mode increasingly leads to crashes and frame rate drops. You can't do much without a patch. However, you can work around errors with certain settings and driver updates.
- Download the latest driver from AMD or Nvidia. If you are not sure whether you have installed the latest driver, you can easily install the latest driver from the respective website. If it is already the latest version, the program will notice this.
Check system requirements: Watch Dogs 2 does not start
- Compare the system requirements to see if there is a possible problem with your PC. DirectX12 and AMD are recommended here.
- If you are not sure which hardware is in your PC, you can search for dxdiag.exe using the computer's search function. This program shows you the hardware.
Watch Dogs 2 does not start on Uplay
- If Watch Dogs 2 does not start on Uplay, disable the overlay in the Uplay settings options.
- Disable cloud synchronization. This can also lead to problems when starting.
PS4, Xbox One and PC: connection problems
- Problems can also arise with consoles. If the connection is broken, this is mostly due to the ports.
- Reset the network hardware. To do this, switch off the console and the router. Disconnect both devices from the mains and wait for a short time.
- Reconnect the two devices. To do this, start with the router. Then connect the console.
In the next practical tip you will learn everything about the Watch Dogs 2 release and the system requirements of Watch Dogs 2.