homeEntertainment

'Watch Dogs 2' release date, rumors: Game to launch before April 2017?

Miguel Salonga March 30, 2016 02:00 AM EST

Ubisoft has reportedly scheduled the release date for the much-anticipated action-adventure shooter video game, "Watch Dogs 2," and fans of the first "Watch Dogs" game may expect to have the upcoming stealth video game sequel by April 2017. Details regarding the game are being revealed one by one with the launching still a year away, and players can expect a lot of changes and additional features from the first "Watch Dogs" that will be implemented in the final version of the game.

Gamerant reported the announcement made by Ubisoft at the Game Developers Conference saying that "Watch Dogs 2" is going to use high-end graphics that will support DirectX 12, which would allow the use of huge volumes of polygon counts and textures. This would ensure the players of having a better sight of surreal imagery and highly advanced gaming experience. To aid for improved in-game graphics, "Watch Dogs" will also be optimized for AMD GPU's.

Ubisoft's announcement of "Watch Dogs 2" featuring DirectX 12 support was made during the AMD's press conference at the event. AMD, in support of introducing the upcoming video game's features, revealed in the press conference that "Watch Dogs 2" will be one of the lucky few video games that will be making use of the company's next generation technology for those gamers that are using AMD graphics cards. While those who have AMD graphic cards are promised to have a special visual experience while playing "Watch Dogs 2," there were no additional specific details given regarding the new features from AMD and Ubisoft.

The DirectX 12 and AMD graphics optimization features are considered to be big changes in the open world hacking video game as Ubisoft made use of NVIDIA Gameworks tool set to develop the first "Watch Dogs" that was released for the PC version, PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

Regarding the official debut of "Watch Dogs 2," rumors have been circulating over the internet that the game will be unveiled by Ubisoft at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2016 where more details about the new gameplay and additional features will be shared with the attendees. "Watch Dogs 2" is also said to be made exclusive for the users of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms, whereas the first "Watch Dogs" was playable in PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, as reported by The Rebel.

Latest News

Sight & Sound’s ‘David’ showcases a king's sincere heart to pursue God

LANCASTER, Pa. — Four years in the making, the production “David” opened at Sight & Sound Theatres this year and explores the journey of an unassuming shepherd boy who became a king.

Presbyterian Church in America votes to leave National Association of Evangelicals

The Presbyterian Church in America has voted to leave the National Association of Evangelicals due to the ...

Secular intolerance of Christians' views is leading to self-censorship, report warns

Secular intolerance has a “chilling effect” on Christians who are having to practice “various forms of self-censorship” as they're finding it difficult to express their faith freely in society, according to a new report detailing accounts from four countries.

Over 50 killed in 'vile and satanic' attack at Nigerian church on Pentecost Sunday

Gunmen suspected to be Islamic Fulani herdsmen barged into a Catholic Church in southwestern Nigeria, opened fire and detonated explosives while the congregation was celebrating Mass on Pentecost Sunday, killing at least 50 worshipers, including women and children. It's feared that some Christians were also abducted after the attack.

Leah Sharibu held captive over 1,500 days in Nigeria, but family advocates haven't lost hope

For more than 1,500 days, Nigerian Christian teenager Leah Sharibu has been held captive by the Boko Haram terrorist group as Christians continue to be the target of attacks in the West African nation.