Watch Dogs 2 Creating Profile Data Stuck Review

Getting stuck on the "Creating profile data" screen in Watch Dogs 2

is a common issue typically caused by corrupted save files, permission conflicts, or outdated launcher data. Primary Troubleshooting Steps Delete Corrupted Save Data (PC):

Navigate to: C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\[Your User ID]\3353.

Delete the files within this folder. Note that this may reset your local progress, but it often allows the game to bypass the stuck screen. Run Steam/Ubisoft as Administrator: Fully close Steam and Ubisoft Connect. watch dogs 2 creating profile data stuck

Right-click the Steam (or Ubisoft Connect) shortcut and select Run as administrator.

Launch the game from your library. This ensures the game has permission to create and write the profile data files. Verify Game Files:

On Steam: Right-click Watch Dogs 2 in your library > Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files. Getting stuck on the "Creating profile data" screen

On Ubisoft Connect: Go to the game's page > Manage > Verify files. Clear Ubisoft Connect Cache:

Close the launcher and navigate to its installation folder (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher). Delete the cache folder and restart the launcher. Advanced PC Fixes

Here’s a clear and helpful write-up for the issue “Watch Dogs 2 stuck on ‘Creating profile data’” — including causes and solutions. Solution 5: Allow Through Firewall/Antivirus If you have

Solution 5: Allow Through Firewall/Antivirus

If you have third-party antivirus software (like Norton, McAfee, or Bitdefender), it may be silently blocking the game's attempt to connect to the internet to create your profile.

The fix:

  1. Open your Antivirus dashboard.
  2. Go to Firewall settings.
  3. Ensure that WatchDogs2.exe and Uplay.exe (or UbisoftConnect.exe) are allowed through the firewall.
  4. If you are unsure, try temporarily disabling your antivirus/firewall for 5 minutes to see if the game loads. If it does, you know the antivirus is the culprit.

The Actual Fixes (From Most to Least Effective)

8. Restore the Correct "Personal" Registry Key

Watch Dogs 2 uses a specific Windows Registry key to find your "My Documents" folder. If this key is missing or points to a dead drive, the game hangs.

WARNING: Editing the registry can break Windows. Be careful.

  1. Press Win + R, type regedit, press Enter.
  2. Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
  3. Find the entry named Personal.
  4. Its value should be %USERPROFILE%\Documents (or a full path like C:\Users\YourName\Documents).
  5. If it’s blank, wrong, or points to a disconnected network drive, double-click it and correct it.
  6. Close Regedit and reboot.