Nvidia is giving away Watch Dogs 2 for free with every purchase of a top-end 10-series graphics card.
If you buy either the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 or GTX 1080, you’ll get a free copy of the Watch Dogs 2 video game for PC. It’s in a bid to promote 4K gaming potential of both the 1070 and 1080. And the saving isn’t bad either, considering how Watch Dogs 2 currently retails at between £35 and £45.
“We’re delighted to announce that Watch Dogs 2 is now available for free when you purchase either a GTX 1080 or GTX 1070 GPU for desktop or laptop,” reads an Nvidia press release.
It continues: “Watch Dogs 2 is loaded with Nvidia technology – from HBAO+ for rich, detailed and realistic shadows, and TXAA for smoother, clearer images, to HFTS & PCSS for accurate soft shadows and Nvidia ANSEL for capturing stunning in-game screenshots.”
Developed by Ubisoft, Watch Dogs 2 is the second entry in the Watch Dogs franchise, and launched worldwide in November 2016 across PS4, Xbox One, and Windows. We gave the game a 4/5 score, praising its engaging heroes and anarchic humour, strong and entertaining mission design, and the great setting and fun side activities. Here’s our verdict:
“Watch Dogs 2 is no great leap forward, but it sees the series headed in the right direction with more colour, more flair, and a real sense of fun. The action’s solid and the mission design much less generic, while Ubisoft Montreal has given you a great set of tools and the freedom to use them as you will. If the original Watch Dogs was a mean-looking hound, all bark, no bite, the sequel’s a more playful pooch that’s all about having a good time – and it’s all the better for it.”
And the Nvidia graphics cards aren’t bad buys either. We gave both the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 and GTX 1070 respectable 4.5/5 scores, and would highly recommend them for gamers looking to play in 4K resolution.
Related: Black Friday deals
Watch: Watch Dogs 2 – What you need to know
Have you spotted any great tech deals recently? Let us know in the comments below.
Editorial independence
Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.
Professional conduct
We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.
Editorial independence
Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.
Professional conduct
We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.
