Watch Dogs 2 Creating Profile Data Stuck

• Go to Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Manage ransomware protection.
• Turn Controlled folder access Off (temporarily) OR add WatchDogs2.exe to the "Allowed apps" list.

For PC (Steam):

Outdated drivers can cause the game to hang during initialization. watch dogs 2 creating profile data stuck

Why Does This Happen?

Before diving into fixes, understand the enemy. "Creating Profile Data" is the game’s attempt to generate a save file (your profile) in a specific folder. Watch Dogs 2 uses Ubisoft's proprietary save system, which is notoriously sensitive to: Getting stuck on the "Creating profile data" screen

• Locate Watch Dogs 2 save/profile folders:
  1. Open Windows Security > Virus & threat protection.
  2. Click Manage settings under Virus & threat protection settings.
  3. Scroll to Exclusions > Add or remove exclusions.
  4. Add two exclusions:

     Step-by-step troubleshooting (PC — prioritized, decisive)