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Final Fantasy XIII
Developers

	Square Enix
Microsoft Store Launcher	Virtuos
Engines
	Crystal Tools
Release dates
Windows	October 9, 2014
Reception
Metacritic	65
IGDB	81
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase
Microtransactions	None
Modes	Singleplayer
Pacing	Continuous turn-based
Perspectives	Third-person
Controls	Direct control, Menu-based
Genres	JRPG, RPG
Art styles	Realistic
Themes	Fantasy
Series	Final Fantasy


⤏ Go to series page
Final Fantasy VII	1998
Final Fantasy VIII	2000
Final Fantasy XI	2003
Final Fantasy XIV Online	2010
Final Fantasy VII (2012)	2012
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn	2013
Final Fantasy VIII (2013)	2013
Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)	2014
Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)	2014
Final Fantasy XIII	2014
Final Fantasy XIII-2	2014
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years	2015
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD‎	2015
Final Fantasy V	2015
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII	2015
Final Fantasy VI	2015
Final Fantasy IX	2016
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster	2016
Mobius Final Fantasy	2017
World of Final Fantasy	2017
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Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age	2018
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade	2021
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin	2022
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion	2022
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis	2023
Final Fantasy XVI	TBA

Contents 1 Availability 1.1 Version differences 2 Essential improvements 2.1 FF13Fix 2.2 Remove unused pre-rendered cutscenes to free up space 3 Game data 3.1 Configuration file(s) location 3.2 Save game data location 3.3 Save game cloud syncing 4 Video 4.1 Windowed 4.2 Borderless fullscreen windowed 4.3 Vertical Sync (Vsync) 4.4 Pillarboxing on ultrawide monitors 4.5 Shadow rendering imperfections 5 Input 5.1 Console button prompts 5.2 Unlock Confirm/Cancel button configuration 5.3 Controller vibration doesn't work 5.4 Xbox One Controller bug in menus 6 Audio 6.1 Localizations 7 Issues fixed 7.1 Missing effects at resolutions higher than 1280x720 7.2 Right analog stick doesn't move the camera and wrong controller bindings 7.3 Inconsistent 60 FPS 7.4 Constant stuttering in game 7.5 Macroblocking-like artifacts on character hair 7.6 Abnormal eyelashes and hair 7.7 Game uses incorrect refresh rate 7.8 Pixelated screen bug when using 2560x1440 resolution 7.9 Mouse cursor stays on screen 7.10 Game crashing on Chapter 8: City of Dreams (Nautilus) 7.11 Launcher doesn't launch 7.12 Could not secure sufficient VRAM 7.13 Continuous cursor cycling in menus 7.14 Crashes when saving 8 Other information 8.1 Modding 8.2 API 8.3 Middleware 9 System requirements 10 Notes 11 References

Final Fantasy XIII is a JRPG developed and published by Square Enix that released on PC in 2014.

Originally released in 2009 on the PS3 and Xbox 360, the game offers radical changes of gameplay compared to past titles, such as the streamlining of elements like exploration and combat. The PC version also offers the previously Japanese-exclusive easy mode.

The game has some visual glitches on resolutions higher than 720p, but unofficial fixes could help alleviate the problem. Originally designed for the PlayStation 3's Cell processor, this port incorrectly processes all game logic on a single thread rather than the multitasking used for the PS3. The engine's resource management could also be broken, leaving the CPU and GPU to be underutilized.^[1]

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		XIII + XIII-2 double pack available in Europe
Publisher website		European store
Publisher website		North American store

Green Man Gaming
Humble Store
Microsoft Store
Steam
Amazon.com (unavailable)

Version differences

The Windows Store version has a different build of the game featuring a new launcher along with the addition of a "Quit Game" option, added to the game's party menu and pause menu screens.

Essential improvements

FF13Fix

Not compatible with the Windows Store version due to UWP restrictions

A mod that fixes low framerates on capable machines and uncaps framerate, features include:

Removes aggressive frame pacer (works like a proper triple buffer implementation).
Disables constant checks for input devices.
Uncaps framerate, also properly utilizes the display's refresh rate.
Fixes the slowdown when 2D elements are drawn in the HUD
Fixes missing text on enemy scans.
Enables vibration support.
Works around the screen glitches when using 2560x1440 resolution

Remove unused pre-rendered cutscenes to free up space

The game features dual audio for the ROW release and has a separate pre-rendered cutscenes for both audio languages. Removing these cutscene files for either of the audio languages frees about 20 GB of space.^[2]

Verification and updating by Steam will redownload the files.^[3]

Remove English or Japanese cutscene files^[2]
Go to `<path-to-game>/white_data/movie/` Arrange list by file size making biggest files to show up first. Ignore the 1KB files. To remove the Japanese cutscenes, delete the 18 files without the `us` suffix. To remove the English cutscenes, delete the 18 files with the `us` suffix.

Game data

All in-game configurations are stored directly in the saved game data. Changes made while in the title screen are not preserved after loading a saved game.

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	<path-to-game>\setup.xml^{[Note 1]}
Microsoft Store	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Square Enix\FFXIII\MS\config.json
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292120/pfx/^{[Note 2]}

Save game data location

The Steam folder is used when Steam Cloud is enabled; otherwise, the Windows folder is used.^[4]

System	Location
Windows	%LOCALAPPDATA%\SquareEnix\FinalFantasyXIII\save\
Microsoft Store	%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\39EA002F.FFXIII_n746a19ndrrjg\SystemAppData\wgs\<user-id>\
Steam	<Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/292120/remote/
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292120/pfx/^{[Note 2]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Steam Cloud		Up to 100 save files (29.3 MB) can be synced.
Xbox Cloud

Video

Launcher options in ROW version.

In-game options in ROW version.

Graphics feature	State	Notes
Widescreen resolution		Use Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix to force any screen resolution.
Multi-monitor		Pillarboxed 16:9.^[5] Use Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix.
Ultra-widescreen		Pillarboxed 16:9.^[5] Use Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix.
4K Ultra HD		Use Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix to force any screen resolution.
Field of view (FOV)		Use Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix.
Windowed		Set in launcher or see Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed		See Borderless fullscreen windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)		Use the GPU control panel or a tool like GeDoSaTo.
Anti-aliasing (AA)		Up to 8x MSAA. DSR or VSR can be forced through the GPU control panel.
Vertical sync (Vsync)		Always on. See Vertical sync (Vsync).
60 FPS		Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.
120+ FPS		Uncapping the frame rate causes facial animation bugs during in-game cutscenes.^[6]
High dynamic range display (HDR)		See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Windowed

Force windowed mode
Install FF13Fix. Open `FF13Fix.ini`. Change `ForceWindowedMode = false` to `ForceWindowedMode = true`.

Borderless fullscreen windowed

Force borderless mode
Install FF13Fix. Open `FF13Fix.ini`. Change `Borderless = false` to `Borderless = true`.

Vertical Sync (Vsync)

Example of pixelated and jagged shadows at lower shadow resolution.

Force Vsync off
Install FF13Fix. Open `FF13Fix.ini`. Change `PresentationInterval = 1` to `PresentationInterval = -1`.

Pillarboxing on ultrawide monitors

Pillarboxing (black bars) will appear on ultrawide monitors.

Use the Ultra wide fix
Download and install Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix. Unpack the archive and open the `Settings.ini` file through a text editor like Notepad. Change `Fullscreen = 0` to `Fullscreen = 1` and specify the width and height of the ultrawide monitor's resolution. After specifying the values, save the file and copy all files to the following two locations: `"\FINAL FANTASY XIII\"` and `"\FINAL FANTASY XIII\white_data\prog\win\bin\"` This should remove the black bars

Use the Ultra wide fix

Download and install Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix.
Unpack the archive and open the Settings.ini file through a text editor like Notepad.
Change Fullscreen = 0 to Fullscreen = 1 and specify the width and height of the ultrawide monitor's resolution.
After specifying the values, save the file and copy all files to the following two locations:
"\FINAL FANTASY XIII\" and
"\FINAL FANTASY XIII\white_data\prog\win\bin\"
This should remove the black bars

Shadow rendering imperfections

Shadow rendering is slightly different compared to the console versions. At lower shadow resolutions, shadows appear pixelated and jagged at the edges while at higher shadow resolutions, the shadows do not look pixelated and the jagged edges are gone, but the shadows start to look hard and dense.^[7]

Input

The menu section of Keyboard Settings.

The menu section of Gamepad Controls.

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping		Movement and camera orientation keys are not remappable.^[8]
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus		Can confirm with the left button and cancel with the right button, but it may require alt-tabbing first.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support		Launcher needs mouse or keyboard. Cannot exit the game normally using the controller.
Controller remapping		Confirmation and cancellation buttons can be swapped via the `-decidebuttonreverse` command line option of `ffxiiiimg.exe`. With it enabled (default for Asia) B is the confirm button and A is the cancel button, disabling it does the reverse.^[9]
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion		X-axis inversion also available

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers		Only through DirectInput.
Xbox button prompts		Manual toggle in the settings: On-screen Button Explanations.
Impulse Trigger vibration

PlayStation controllers		BT support through DS4Windows or Steam input.
PlayStation button prompts		See Console button prompts.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes

Generic/other controllers		No rebinding.
Button prompts

Additional information
Button prompts		The game comes by default with its own gray color Xbox styled prompts on PC. Alternatively, the Xbox 360 version colored button icons can be used as well, see Console button prompts. For DualShock button icons, see Console button prompts.
Controller hotplugging		Has to be disabled for Haptic feedback through FF13Fix
Haptic feedback		Can be modded back using FF13Fix.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts
Cursor detection

Console button prompts

The game comes only with gray Xbox button prompts, without differentiating colors. This mod restores PlayStation and colored Xbox prompts.

Unlock Confirm/Cancel button configuration

By default only the Asian version of the game has this option available. By patching the launcher, it can be unlocked for all versions of the game.

Controller vibration doesn't work

The game lacks the controller vibration support found in the console versions entirely.

This fix is incompatible with the Windows Store version of the game.

Use FF13Fix^[10]

Xbox One Controller bug in menus

This issue seems to happen when using the controller in wireless mode.

This issue does not occur in the new Windows Store version of the game.

Use Final Fantasy XIII Fixer^[11]
Run the utility before and alongside the game each time it is launched. This may be incompatible with FF13Fix.

Audio

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		See audio volume is low.
Surround sound		Up to 5.1. No in-game option.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost		Loses focus by minimizing in windowed mode.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English				Worldwide (audio not available in Asia).
Traditional Chinese				Asia only.
French				Not available in Asia.
German				Not available in Asia.
Italian				Not available in Asia.
Japanese				Worldwide (UI and subtitles only available in Asia).
Korean				Asia only.
Brazilian Portuguese				Fan translation by Tribo Gamer
Polish				Fan translation, download.
Russian				Fan translation by «FFRTT.ru».
Spanish				Not available in Asia.

Issues fixed

Missing effects at resolutions higher than 1280x720

Display resolutions other than 1280x720 can cause certain text boxes to not render properly.

The Windows Store version of the game has this issue when the game is set to run in a resolution higher than 1920x1080.

Use FF13Fix
This fix is incompatible with the Windows Store version of the game.

Right analog stick doesn't move the camera and wrong controller bindings

The right analog stick doesn't move the camera, or other button assignments/bindings are completely wrong.

Enable Steam Input for the game.
Right click on the game in the Steam Library. Properties > Controller. In the "Override for Final Fantasy XIII" drop down menu, select "Enable Steam Input"

Inconsistent 60 FPS

While there are several workarounds and fixes for inconsistent FPS (an issue not entirely unique to the PC port^[12]^[13]), this may be due to issues within the game engine itself.^[14]^[15]

The game also uses a custom frame rate pacer that locks the frame rate to refresh rate intervals similarly to Vertical Sync, but much more aggressively.^[16]

The Windows Store version mitigates this issue to an extent, but the framerate is still inconsistent in certain sections of the game.

Use FF13Fix to immensely improve the frame rate
This fix is incompatible with the Windows Store version of the game.

Turn off the mini-map in-game
This isn't required to be done for the Windows Store version.

Constant stuttering in game

This issue is caused by the game's controller hot plugging function constantly searching if a controller is connected or not and timing out if it doesn't detect a controller, thereby causing the stutters. It fires an event every one second.

The issue has been fixed in the Windows Store version.

Use FF13Fix

Use vJoy to trick the game into thinking that a controller has been plugged if a keyboard and mouse is the preference for gameplay.^[17]

Macroblocking-like artifacts on character hair

This is a bug that can occur on pre-Pascal Nvidia cards causing small black square artifacts to keep flashing on the character's hair.

Use anti aliasing fix from Nvidia Profile Inspector^[18]
Download Nvidia Profile inspector from here. Select Final Fantasy XIII from the Profiles drop down list. Under "1 - Compatibility" section (top of the profile) set the `Anti-aliasing fix` option to `on` Hit Apply on the top right corner and close the inspector.

Abnormal eyelashes and hair

When antialiasing is completely disabled through system drivers or external programs, features such as eyelashes and hair display abnormally.

MSAA is required for proper alpha-to-coverage on hair and eyelashes.^[19] On certain PC's the option is disabled from the driver side, resulting in this bug.

Ensure Anti-aliasing mode is not disabled or set to Override in the control panel
For Nvidia Cards Open the Nvidia Control Panel. In the Program settings Tab, add the exe file of the game which is named `ffxiiiimg.exe` from the drop down list in the center. Set the Anti aliasing mode option to `Application Controlled` if it was previously set to `Off` or `Override application setting` from the set of drop down options below. Hit apply, and close the control panel. For AMD Cards Open the AMD Radeon Settings Select the Global settings tab and here in this section, set the Anti-aliasing mode option to `Use Application settings` from the set of drop down options below. Close the Radeon settings panel

Ensure Anti-aliasing mode is not disabled or set to Override in the control panel

For Nvidia Cards

Open the Nvidia Control Panel.
In the Program settings Tab, add the exe file of the game which is named ffxiiiimg.exe from the drop down list in the center.
Set the Anti aliasing mode option to Application Controlled if it was previously set to Off or Override application setting from the set of drop down options below.
Hit apply, and close the control panel.

For AMD Cards

Open the AMD Radeon Settings
Select the Global settings tab and here in this section, set the Anti-aliasing mode option to Use Application settings from the set of drop down options below.
Close the Radeon settings panel

Game uses incorrect refresh rate

By default the game forces a 60 Hz refresh rate in full screen mode.

Use FF13Fix
Edit `FF13Fix.ini` to specify a custom refresh rate. This fix is incompatible with the Windows Store version of the game.

Pixelated screen bug when using 2560x1440 resolution

2560x1440 resolution breaks the game, making it look more pixelated than it should.^[20]

Use FF13Fix
This fix is incompatible with the Windows Store version of the game.

Mouse cursor stays on screen

The mouse cursor may appear on program launch and will not disappear.^[21]

This fix is incompatible with the Windows Store version of the game.

Use FF13Fix
Install FF13Fix. Open `FF13Fix.ini`. Change `HideCursor = false` to `HideCursor = true`.

Game crashing on Chapter 8: City of Dreams (Nautilus)

The game crashes on certain resolutions when it begins playing the first cutscene in Nautilus.

Here is a list of resolutions on which the crash occurs:

1366x768
1600x1050
2036x1273
2103x1183
2351x1323
2715x1527
3325x1871

Change the resolution temporarily to a lower supported one^[22]
Set the game to run at a different screen resolution that is not mentioned in the above list of resolutions from the game launcher. Play through the area where the crash occurs and watch the cutscene. Save and close the game. Change back to the previous resolution and continue playing.

Launcher doesn't launch

Bypass the launcher and run the program directly^[23]
Run `<path-to-game>\white_data\prog\win\bin\ffxiiiimg.exe` with the desired command line arguments:^[9] `-Width=1920` and `-Height=1080` controls the width and height of the display resolution. `-Shadow=512` controls the shadow resolution (512, 1024, 2048, 4096, or 8192). `-Msaa=4` controls the MSAA amount (2, 4, 8, or 16). `-FullScreenMode=Force` runs in full screen mode. `-Fullscreen=window-mode` forces windowed mode. `-VoiceJPMode` runs the game with Japanese audio. Without this setting, the game has English audio instead.

Bypass the launcher and run the program directly^[23]

Run <path-to-game>\white_data\prog\win\bin\ffxiiiimg.exe with the desired command line arguments:^[9]

-Width=1920 and -Height=1080 controls the width and height of the display resolution.
-Shadow=512 controls the shadow resolution (512, 1024, 2048, 4096, or 8192).
-Msaa=4 controls the MSAA amount (2, 4, 8, or 16).
-FullScreenMode=Force runs in full screen mode. -Fullscreen=window-mode forces windowed mode.
-VoiceJPMode runs the game with Japanese audio. Without this setting, the game has English audio instead.

Use Final Fantasy XIII Combined Custom Launcher
Use it instead of the official launcher. It also provides more options (e.g. more Windowed mode resolutions)

Could not secure sufficient VRAM

This issue occurs when launching the game due to the inability to allocate the required VRAM.^[24]

This error seems to occur if the game is launched with high graphics quality settings, 4 GB Patch applied, and the computer doesn't have enough system RAM to be able to handle the game.^[25]

Assign more RAM to the GPU^[24]
This is a method for just one particular setup. Other setups may vary. Restart and enter the BIOS configuration when starting up, typically by pressing one of the F1 - F12 or DEL keys. Under "Peripherals" then "GFX Configs" ensure that "Graphic Interface" is set to "Force". An option to assign RAM should appear. Select a sufficiently higher value from the list such as 512 MB.

Assign more RAM to the GPU^[24]

This is a method for just one particular setup. Other setups may vary.

Restart and enter the BIOS configuration when starting up, typically by pressing one of the F1 - F12 or DEL keys.
Under "Peripherals" then "GFX Configs" ensure that "Graphic Interface" is set to "Force".
An option to assign RAM should appear. Select a sufficiently higher value from the list such as 512 MB.

Continuous cursor cycling in menus

Symptoms of this issue include continuous cursor cycling through menu entries as if the user was pressing a directional button.

Disable offending HIDs in Device Manager^[26]
Go into Device Manager and start disabling Human Interface Devices (HIDs) one by one until the one is causing the issue is found. It's been reported that redundant HID-compliant gaming controllers are usually the issue, often created by third party accessories such as DolphinBar.

Crashes when saving

The game can crash on certain configs when saving with Steam Cloud synchronization active. This can also result in corrupted save files.

This issue does not occur in the Windows Store version of the game.

Disable Steam Cloud synchronization for the game^{[citation needed]}
Right-click the game in the Steam library and select "Properties". Uncheck/deselect "Enable Steam Cloud synchronization for FINAL FANTASY XIII" under "Steam Cloud" in the "Updates" tab. Copy the saved data from Steam Cloud to `%LOCALAPPDATA%\SquareEnix\FinalFantasyXIII\save\`.

Other information

Modding

A tool which allows the game's camera to be unlocked is available here.

A mod which allows for subtitles in any language in any version of the game is available here.

Mods offering improvements like higher quality models, higher resolution textures and 4K cutscenes are available on Nexus Mods.

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9.0c

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Cutscenes	Bink Video	Out-of-engine and few in engine cutscenes.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	XP SP2	Vista, 7, 8
Processor (CPU)	2 GHz dual core	Intel Core 2 Quad (2.66 GHz) AMD Phenom II X4 (2.8 GHz)
System memory (RAM)	1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	60 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce 8 Series ATI Radeon HD 2000 series 256 MB of VRAM	Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 5870
Sound (audio device)	DirectX 9.0c compatible	DirectX 11 compatible
Other		XInput controller (map DirectInput controllers using drivers)^[27]

Notes

↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1
Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/292120/.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (292120) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

↑ FFXIII Series Outside Developer POV - last accessed on May 2023
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 How to cut down game size to 29GB
↑ Square_Jason on Steam forums on deleting cutscenes: "FYI/Note - if the game is verified at any stage the files WILL redownload."
↑ Steam Forums - Lost Save Games or Saves from other sources
↑ ^5.0 ^5.1 View topic - Final Fantasy XIII | WSGF
↑ rebtd7/FF13Fix: Performance and bug fixes for the PC versions of FF13 and FF13-2 - last accessed on May 2023
↑ In-game shadow issues highlight
↑ Game's manual on Steam
↑ ^9.0 ^9.1 Some starting options for ffxiiiimg.exe
↑ Release FF13Fix 1.4.0 · rebtd7/FF13Fix - last accessed on 9 June 2023
↑ Fix: Xbox One controller in menus :: FINAL FANTASY XIII General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Face-Off: Final Fantasy XIII | Eurogamer
↑ Tech Analysis: Final Fantasy XIII (PS3 vs 360) | IQGamer
↑ Durante Presents: FFXIII resolution unlocking (GeDoSaTo plugin) released - pre-alpha : Page 32 | NeoGAF
↑ NeoGAF Forums - Knurek on resource usage vs. FPS problems - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Square Enix forums - Frame rate pacer pros/cons - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Stuttering / laggin cutcenes - FPS FIX - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Guru3D Forums - Final Fantasy XIII anti-aliasing Guide - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Durante on MSAA for alpha-to-coverage - last accessed on May 2023
↑ 1440p glitch highlight (Image is 200% the original size so that the glitch is more noticeable)
↑ Steam Forums :: Is the mouse cursor suppose be on screen?
↑ Chapter 8 - Force close/bug - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Steam forums - Launcher has stopped working
↑ ^24.0 ^24.1 Steam forums - Could not secure sufficient VRAM when booting the game
↑ Verified by User:Stormshadow429 on 2022-12-03
I am using an iGPU to run the game, I have only 128 MB of VRAM and it is way lower than the system requirement yet I am able to run the game smoothly, this is definitely likely because I have MSAA set to x4, Resolution set to 1280x720, and Shadow Resolution set to 1024x1024 with 8 GB system RAM, which means my graphics quality settings are low.
↑ Steam Forums - Game starts scrolling through all menu options randomly - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Verified by User:MetalPlateMage on 7 August 2015
System requirements recommend an XInput controller but this game does not use XInput drivers. See NeoGAF Forums - Knurek on FFXIII not using xinput.dll.

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-{{--}} Reports indicate this title is a poor indirect port with few configurable options,<ref>Port analysis sources:
-* [http://www.3djuegos.com/juegos/analisis/20430/0/final-fantasy-xiii/ 3DJuegos - Final Fantasy XIII - Análisis PC]
+|release history   = Originally released in 2009 on the PS3 and Xbox 360, the game offers radical changes of gameplay compared to past titles, such as the streamlining of elements like exploration and combat. The PC version also offers the previously Japanese-exclusive easy mode.
-* [http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2014/10/13/review-final-fantasy-xiii-pc/111410/ Review: Final Fantasy XIII (PC) | Hardcore Gamer]
-* [http://www.polygon.com/2014/10/9/6953127/final-fantasy-13-pc-steam-release Final Fantasy 13 comes to PC, but it's not getting a great reception | Polygon]
+|current state     = The game has some visual glitches on resolutions higher than 720p, but unofficial fixes could help alleviate the problem. Originally designed for the PlayStation 3's Cell processor, this port incorrectly processes all game logic on a single thread rather than the multitasking used for the PS3. The engine's resource management could also be broken, leaving the CPU and GPU to be underutilized.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/292140/discussions/0/619573787390705289/#c619574421240143978|title=FFXIII Series Outside Developer POV|date=May 2023}}</ref>
-* [http://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-xiii-for-pc-has-basically-no-graphic/1100-6422856/ Final Fantasy XIII for PC Has Basically No Graphics Options - GameSpot]
+}}
-* [http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2014/10/10/final-fantasy-13-pc-720p-fix/ Durante Rides Again: Final Fantasy XIII Locked At 720p | Rock, Paper, Shotgun]
-* [http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=133715513&postcount=552 NeoGAF Forums - Durante on the port]
-* [http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=134555540&postcount=5749 NeoGAF Forums - Knurek on FFXIII not using xinput.dll]</ref> an internal resolution lock of 1280x720 with 720p assets,<ref name=scr2>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693079943510/ Steam Forums - "We want 1920x1080 and Graphic Options"]</ref><ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=133873919&postcount=4721 Raitningz on NeoGAF noting that on the PS3 the intro FMV is 1080p while others are 720p.]</ref> poorly encoded Bink FMVs,<ref name=scr2/><ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=133609256&postcount=3004 PC vs. PS3 FMV comparison]</ref><ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=133869062&postcount=4707 Bittercup on NeoGAF on modding the PC FMVs with the PS3 versions]</ref> and [[#Inconsistent FPS|inconsistent FPS]].
 '''General information'''
-{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
-{{mm}} [http://forums.na.square-enix.com/forumdisplay.php?f=29 Square Enix Forums - Final Fantasy XIII Discussion]
 ==Availability==
 {{Availability|
-{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00NWY0DYE | Steam |}}
+{{Availability/row| retail | | Steam | [https://store.eu.square-enix.com/emea_europe/games/pc/Final-Fantasy-XIII-XIII-2-Double-Pack.php XIII + XIII-2 double pack] available in Europe | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| gamefly | 5008954 | Steam }}
+{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.eu.square-enix-games.com/en_EU/product/307683/final-fantasy-xiii-pc-download | Steam | European store | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-FF13 | Steam |}}
+{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/281421/final-fantasy-xiii-steam | Steam | North American store | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GMG | final-fantasy-xiii | Steam |}}
+{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2673-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Humble | finalfantasy13 | Steam |}}
+{{Availability/row| GMG | final-fantasy-xiii | Steam | | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Steam | 292120 | Steam |}}
+{{Availability/row| Humble | final-fantasy-xiii | Steam | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9mtv87hfmf43 | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Steam | 292120 | Steam | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00NWY0DYE | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 }}
-{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]].
-== Essential improvements ==
-===GeDoSaTo===
-{{ii}} [http://blog.metaclassofnil.com/?page_id=582 GeDoSaTo] can modify the game's internal resolution, anti-aliasing, Vsync, and shadow settings, and downsample from higher resolutions for improved anti-aliasing.
-[[File:FF13G.jpg|thumb|250px|The game at 2560x1440 resolution with GeDoSaTo.]]
-Download, then make sure it is updated with the included GeDoSaToUpdater tool. When done, go to Edit Settings, choose the "ffxiiiimg" profile in the bottom left and tweak the profile to your liking while keeping in mind the performance impact of each option (don't forget to save). Then simply run the game.
-Note that as the assets of the game are only 720p. Depending on your configuration the 2D textures (such as font and HUD) can appear very pixelated.
+===Version differences===
+{{ii}} The Windows Store version has a different build of the game featuring a new launcher along with the addition of a "Quit Game" option, added to the game's party menu and pause menu screens.
-===720p upscaling for NVIDIA users===
+==Essential improvements==
-{{ii}} Ignore this if you want to use GeDoSaTo.
+===[https://github.com/rebtd7/FF13Fix FF13Fix]===
+{{ii}} Not compatible with the Windows Store version due to UWP restrictions
+{{++}} A mod that fixes low framerates on capable machines and uncaps framerate, features include:
+:*Removes aggressive frame pacer (works like a proper triple buffer implementation).
+:*Disables constant checks for input devices.
+:*Uncaps framerate, also properly utilizes the display's refresh rate.
+:*Fixes the slowdown when 2D elements are drawn in the HUD
+:*Fixes missing text on enemy scans.
+:*Enables vibration support.
+:*Works around the screen glitches when using 2560x1440 resolution
-For NVIDIA users, in the NVIDIA control panel, under "Adjust desktop size and position", perform scaling set to GPU instead of the display. Also set the "Aspect Ratio" to "Full screen". This leaves the monitor at its resolution and allows the GPU to upscale the game instead of relying on the monitor.
+===Remove unused pre-rendered cutscenes to free up space===
+{{ii}} The game features dual audio for the ROW release and has a separate pre-rendered cutscenes for both audio languages. Removing these cutscene files for either of the audio languages frees about 20 GB of space.<ref name=fmvcut>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=324566956 How to cut down game size to 29GB]</ref>
+{{ii}} Verification and updating by Steam will redownload the files.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693118265183/#c613938693119776892 Square_Jason on Steam forums on deleting cutscenes]: "FYI/Note - if the game is verified at any stage the files WILL redownload."</ref>
-===Remove unused FMVs to free up space===
+{{Fixbox|description=Remove English or Japanese cutscene files|ref=<ref name=fmvcut/>|fix=
-{{++}} Features dual audio English and Japanese for the ROW release.<ref name=scr2/> Removing the FMV files for either language frees about 20 GB of space.<ref name=fmvcut>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=324566956 How to cut down game size to 29GB]</ref>
+# Go to <code>{{p|game}}/white_data/movie/</code>
-{{ii}} Verification and updating by Steam will redownload the files.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693118265183/#c613938693119776892 Square_Jason on Steam forums on deleting FMVs]: "FYI/Note - if you verify your game at any stage it WILL redownload these files."</ref>
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Remove English or Japanese FMV files|ref=<ref name=fmvcut/>}}
-# Navigate to <code>{{p|game}}/white_data/movie/</code>
 # Arrange list by file size making biggest files to show up first. Ignore the 1KB files.
-#* To remove the Japanese FMVs, delete files ''without'' the <code>us</code> prefix. There should be 18 files total.
+#* To remove the Japanese cutscenes, delete the 18 files ''without'' the <code>us</code> suffix.
-#* To remove the English FMVs, delete files ''with'' the <code>us</code> prefix. There should be 18 files total.
+#* To remove the English cutscenes, delete the 18 files ''with'' the <code>us</code> suffix.
 }}
 ==Game data==
-===Configuration file location===
+{{ii}} All in-game configurations are stored directly in the saved game data. Changes made while in the title screen are not preserved after loading a saved game.
+===Configuration file(s) location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|game}}\setup.xml}}
+{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\setup.xml}}
+{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Square Enix\FFXIII\MS\config.json}}
 }}
-{{ii}} All in-game configuration is stored in the save game data. The title screen configuration is not preserved between sessions.
 ===Save game data location===
+{{ii}} The ''Steam'' folder is used when Steam Cloud is enabled; otherwise, the ''Windows'' folder is used.<ref name=saveloc>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613939294238435509/ Steam Forums  - Lost Save Games or Saves from other sources]</ref>
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\SquareEnix\FinalFantasyXIII\save\}}
+{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\SquareEnix\FinalFantasyXIII\save\}}
-{{Game data/row|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/292120/remote/}}
+{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{P|localappdata}}\Packages\39EA002F.FFXIII_n746a19ndrrjg\SystemAppData\wgs\{{P|uid}}\}}
+{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/292120/remote/}}
 }}
-<!-- <ref name=saveloc>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613939294238435509/ Steam Forums  - Lost Save Games or Saves from other sources]</ref> -->
 ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 {{Save game cloud syncing
-|origin                =
+|discord                   =
-|origin notes          =
+|discord notes             =
-|steam cloud           = true
+|epic games launcher       =
-|steam cloud notes     =
+|epic games launcher notes =
-|uplay                 =
+|gog galaxy                =
-|uplay notes           =
+|gog galaxy notes          =
-|gamesave manager      =
+|origin                    =
-|gamesave manager notes=
+|origin notes              =
+|steam cloud               = true
+|steam cloud notes         = Up to 100 save files (29.3 MB) can be synced.
+|ubisoft connect           =
+|ubisoft connect notes     =
+|xbox cloud                = true
+|xbox cloud notes          =
 }}
-==Video settings==
+==Video==
-{{--}} Non-configurable shadows that are pixelated and jagged.<ref>[http://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/File:FF13shadows.png In-game shadow issues highlight]</ref><ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=134221097&postcount=1692 NeoGAF Forums - BONKERS on shadow issue]</ref> Use [[#GeDoSaTo|GeDoSaTo]] to tweak.<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=133860368&postcount=1154 NeoGAF Forums - Durante on shadows with and without GeDoSaTo tweaks]</ref>
+{{Image|FFXIII Launcher.png|Launcher options in ROW version.}}
+{{Image|FF13video.jpg|In-game options in ROW version.}}
-[[File:FFXIII Launcher.png|thumb|250px|Launcher options.]]
+{{Video
-[[File:FF13video.jpg|thumb|250px|In-game options.]]
-{{Video settings
 |wsgf link                  =
 |widescreen wsgf award      =
@@ Line 109: / Line 130: @@
 |4k ultra hd wsgf award     =
 |widescreen resolution      = true
-|widescreen resolution notes= Internal resolution is always 1280x720. Use [[#GeDoSaTo|GeDoSaTo]] to change.
+|widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2017-final-fantasy-xiii-ultrawide-fix/ Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix] to force any screen resolution.
-|multimonitor               = false
+|multimonitor               = hackable
-|multimonitor notes         =
+|multimonitor notes         = Pillarboxed 16:9.<ref name="pillarboxed">[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=155180#p155180 View topic - Final Fantasy XIII | WSGF]</ref> Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2017-final-fantasy-xiii-ultrawide-fix/ Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix].
-|ultrawidescreen            = false
+|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
-|ultrawidescreen notes      =
+|ultrawidescreen notes      = Pillarboxed 16:9.<ref name="pillarboxed"/> Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2017-final-fantasy-xiii-ultrawide-fix/ Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix].
-|4k ultra hd                = hackable
+|4k ultra hd                = true
-|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [[#GeDoSaTo|GeDoSaTo]].
+|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2017-final-fantasy-xiii-ultrawide-fix/ Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix] to force any screen resolution.
-|fov                        = false
+|fov                        = hackable
-|fov notes                  =
+|fov notes                  = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2017-final-fantasy-xiii-ultrawide-fix/ Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix].
 |windowed                   = true
-|windowed notes             = Must be set through launcher and cannot be changed in-game.
+|windowed notes             = Set in launcher or see [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 |borderless windowed        = hackable
-|borderless windowed notes  = Use [http://westechsolutions.net/sites/WindowedBorderlessGaming/ Windowed Borderless Gaming]. Start the game in windowed and add it to the program. Then use the program to adjust the window to your monitor resolution.
+|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]].
 |anisotropic                = hackable
-|anisotropic notes          = Use the GPU control panel.
+|anisotropic notes          = Use the GPU control panel or a tool like [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/897-gedosato/ GeDoSaTo].
-|antialiasing               = hackable
+|antialiasing               = true
-|antialiasing notes         = 4x[[MSAA]].<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=133861883&postcount=1158 Durante noting the default AA used]</ref> Use [[#GeDoSaTo|GeDoSaTo]] to configure.
+|antialiasing notes         = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. DSR or VSR can be forced through the GPU control panel.
+|upscaling                  = unknown
+|upscaling tech             =
+|upscaling notes            =
 |vsync                      = hackable
-|vsync notes                = On. Use [[#GeDoSaTo|GeDoSaTo]] or the GPU control panel to change.
+|vsync notes                = Always on. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
-|oculus rift                = unknown
+|60 fps                     = true
-|oculus rift notes          =
+|60 fps notes               = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.
-|high frame rate            = false
+|120 fps                    = false
-|high frame rate notes      = Capped at 60FPS.
+|120 fps notes              = Uncapping the frame rate causes facial animation bugs during in-game cutscenes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/rebtd7/FF13Fix#uncaps-the-frame-rate-optional|title=rebtd7/FF13Fix: Performance and bug fixes for the PC versions of FF13 and FF13-2|date=May 2023}}</ref>
-|color blind                = unknown
+|hdr                        = unknown
+|hdr notes                  =
+|color blind                = false
 |color blind notes          =
 }}
-==Input settings==
+===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
-{{--}} Lacks controller vibration present in the PS3 version.<ref name=scr2/>
+{{Fixbox|description=Force windowed mode|fix=
+# Install [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]].
+# Open <code>FF13Fix.ini</code>.
+# Change <code>ForceWindowedMode = false</code> to <code>ForceWindowedMode = true</code>.
+}}
+===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
+{{Fixbox|description=Force borderless mode|fix=
+# Install [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]].
+# Open <code>FF13Fix.ini</code>.
+# Change <code>Borderless = false</code> to <code>Borderless = true</code>.
+}}
+===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical Sync (Vsync)]]===
+{{Image|FF13shadows.png|Example of pixelated and jagged shadows at lower shadow resolution.}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Force Vsync off|fix=
+# Install [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]].
+# Open <code>FF13Fix.ini</code>.
+# Change <code>PresentationInterval = 1</code> to <code>PresentationInterval = -1</code>.
+}}
+===Pillarboxing on ultrawide monitors===
+{{ii}} Pillarboxing (black bars) will appear on ultrawide monitors.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use the Ultra wide fix |fix=
+# Download and install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2017-final-fantasy-xiii-ultrawide-fix/ Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix].
+# Unpack the archive and open the <code>Settings.ini</code> file through a text editor like Notepad.
+# Change <code>Fullscreen = 0</code> to <code>Fullscreen = 1</code> and specify the width and height of the ultrawide monitor's resolution.
+# After specifying the values, save the file and copy all files to the following two locations:<br><code>"\FINAL FANTASY XIII\"</code> and <br><code>"\FINAL FANTASY XIII\white_data\prog\win\bin\"</code>
+# This should remove the black bars
+}}
+===Shadow rendering imperfections===
+{{ii}} Shadow rendering is slightly different compared to the console versions. At lower shadow resolutions, shadows appear pixelated and jagged at the edges while at higher shadow resolutions, the shadows do not look pixelated and the jagged edges are gone, but the shadows start to look hard and dense.<ref>[[:File:FF13shadows.png|In-game shadow issues highlight]]</ref>
-{{Input settings
+==Input==
+{{Image|FFXIII_Gamepad.png|The menu section of Keyboard Settings.}}
+{{Image|FFXIII_Keyboard.png|The menu section of Gamepad Controls.}}
+{{Input
 |key remap                 = true
-|key remap notes           = Most keys can be rebound, but movement and camera orientation keys cannot<ref name="manual">[http://store.steampowered.com/manual/292120 Game's manual on Steam]</ref>
+|key remap notes           = Movement and camera orientation keys are not remappable.<ref name="manual">[https://store.steampowered.com/manual/292120 Game's manual on Steam]</ref>
 |acceleration option       = false
 |acceleration option notes =
+|mouse sensitivity         = true
+|mouse sensitivity notes   =
 |mouse menu                = false
-|mouse menu notes          = Can confirm with the left button and cancel with the right button if the game has mouse focus, which may require alt tabbing out and back to the game.
+|mouse menu notes          = Can confirm with the left button and cancel with the right button, but it may require alt-tabbing first.
 |invert mouse y-axis       = true
 |invert mouse y-axis notes =
+|touchscreen               = false
+|touchscreen notes         =
 |controller support        = true
-|controller support notes  = For controller button prompts, change the On-Screen Button Explanations in the settings to Controller Type.
+|controller support notes  =
 |full controller           = false
-|full controller notes     = Cannot exit the game normally using the controller.
+|full controller notes     = Launcher needs mouse or keyboard. Cannot exit the game normally using the controller.
 |controller remap          = false
-|controller remap notes    = Confirmation and cancellation buttons can be swapped via the "DecideButtonreverse" command line option of "ffxiiiimg.exe". With it enabled (default for Asia) B becomes confirm and A cancel, disabling it does the reverse.<ref name=cmdline>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693106951345/ Some starting options for ffxiiiimg.exe]</ref>
+|controller remap notes    = Confirmation and cancellation buttons can be swapped via the <code>-decidebuttonreverse</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line option]] of <code>ffxiiiimg.exe</code>. With it enabled (default for Asia) B is the confirm button and A is the cancel button, disabling it does the reverse.<ref name=cmdline>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693106951345/ Some starting options for ffxiiiimg.exe]</ref>
+|controller sensitivity    = true
+|controller sensitivity notes=
 |invert controller y-axis  = true
 |invert controller y-axis notes= X-axis inversion also available
-|touchscreen               =
+|xinput controllers        = true
-|touchscreen notes         =
+|xinput controllers notes  = Only through DirectInput.
+|xbox prompts              = true
+|xbox prompts notes        = Manual toggle in the settings: ''On-screen Button Explanations''.
+|impulse triggers          = false
+|impulse triggers notes    =
+|dualshock 4               = hackable
+|dualshock 4 notes         = BT support through DS4Windows or Steam input.
+|dualshock prompts         = hackable
+|dualshock prompts notes   = See [[#Console button prompts|Console button prompts]].
+|light bar support         = false
+|light bar support notes   =
+|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
+|dualshock 4 modes notes   =
+|tracked motion controllers= false
+|tracked motion controllers notes =
+|tracked motion prompts    = false
+|tracked motion prompts notes =
+|other controllers         = true
+|other controllers notes   = No rebinding.
+|other button prompts      = false
+|other button prompts notes=
+|button prompts            = Xbox, DualShock
+|button prompts notes      = The game comes by default with its own gray color Xbox styled prompts on PC. <br>Alternatively, the Xbox 360 version colored button icons can be used as well, see [[#Console button prompts|Console button prompts]]. <br><br>For DualShock button icons, see [[#Console button prompts|Console button prompts]].
+|controller hotplug        = true
+|controller hotplug notes  = Has to be disabled for Haptic feedback through FF13Fix
+|haptic feedback           = hackable
+|haptic feedback notes     = Can be modded back using [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]].
+|simultaneous input        = true
+|simultaneous input notes  =
+|steam input api           = false
+|steam input api notes     =
+|steam hook input          = true
+|steam hook input notes    =
+|steam input presets       = false
+|steam input presets notes =
+|steam controller prompts  = false
+|steam controller prompts notes =
+|steam cursor detection    = false
+|steam cursor detection notes =
+}}
+===[https://mega.nz/file/65gXWKBB#FoweChRFCiOBTNpShGK929BwOUarGCVUEp-2VLBUkLQ Console button prompts]===
+{{ii}} The game comes only with gray Xbox button prompts, without differentiating colors. This mod restores PlayStation and colored Xbox prompts.
+===[https://github.com/13xforever/ff13-launcher-patcher/releases/latest Unlock Confirm/Cancel button configuration]===
+{{ii}} By default only the Asian version of the game has this option available. By patching the launcher, it can be unlocked for all versions of the game.
+===Controller vibration doesn't work===
+{{ii}} The game lacks the controller vibration support found in the console versions entirely.
+{{ii}} This fix is incompatible with the Windows Store version of the game.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/rebtd7/FF13Fix/releases/tag/1.4.0|title=Release FF13Fix 1.4.0 · rebtd7/FF13Fix|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+}}
+===Xbox One Controller bug in menus===
+{{ii}} This issue seems to happen when using the controller in wireless mode.
+{{ii}} This issue does not occur in the new Windows Store version of the game.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/d-b/final-fantasy-fixer/releases Final Fantasy XIII Fixer]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/451848855027024475/|title=Fix: Xbox One controller in menus :: FINAL FANTASY XIII General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+{{ii}} Run the utility before and alongside the game each time it is launched. This may be incompatible with [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]].
 }}
-==Audio settings==
+==Audio==
-{{Audio settings
+{{Audio
 |separate volume          = false
-|separate volume notes    = The game has a low volume level that is about half as loud as a typical game. There are no in-game volume options so turning up the PC volume is recommended. If you are streaming or recording the game with commentary, you may want to decrease your microphone volume.
+|separate volume notes    = See [[#Audio volume is low|audio volume is low]].
 |surround sound           = true
-|surround sound notes     = Up to 5.1
+|surround sound notes     = Up to 5.1. No in-game option.
 |subtitles                = true
-|subtitles notes          = Individual settings for cutscene and gameplay subtitles
+|subtitles notes          =
 |closed captions          = false
 |closed captions notes    =
@@ Line 173: / Line 297: @@
 |mute on focus lost notes = Loses focus by minimizing in windowed mode.
 |eax support              =
-|eax support notes        =
+|eax support notes         =
+|royalty free audio        = unknown
+|royalty free audio notes  =
 }}
-{{L10n|content=     <!-- It'd be great if we could have separate tables for different regions :( -->
+{{L10n|content=
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = English
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = yes
+  |audio     = true
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = Worldwide (audio not available in Asia)
+  |notes     = Worldwide (audio not available in Asia).
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Traditional Chinese
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = Asia only.
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = French
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = no
+  |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = Not available in Asia
+  |notes     = Not available in Asia.
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = German
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = no
+  |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = Not available in Asia
+  |notes     = Not available in Asia.
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Italian
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = no
+  |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = Not available in Asia
+  |notes     = Not available in Asia.
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
-  |language  = Spanish
+  |language  = Japanese
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = no
+  |audio     = true
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = Not available in Asia
+  |notes     = Worldwide (UI and subtitles only available in Asia).
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
-  |language  = Japanese
+  |language  = Korean
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = yes
+  |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = Worldwide (UI and subtitles only available in Asia)
+  |notes     = Asia only.
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
-  |language  = Traditional Chinese
+  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = hackable
-  |audio     = no
+  |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = hackable
-  |notes     = Asia only
+  |notes     = Fan translation by [https://mega.nz/folder/vgQxgY4a#FJHTa-PS4aWgqR7GruvOuw/file/qwxUkT5Y Tribo Gamer]
-  |fan       =
+  |fan       = true
-  |fan notes =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Polish
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |fan       = true
+ |notes     = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/final-fantasy-13/ download].
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Russian
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+  |fan       = true
+ |notes     = [https://ffrtt.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=221 Fan translation by «FFRTT.ru»].
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
-  |language  = Korean
+  |language  = Spanish
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = no
+  |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = Asia only
+  |notes     = Not available in Asia.
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 }}
-==Issues unresolved==
+==Issues fixed==
+===Missing effects at resolutions higher than 1280x720===
+{{ii}} Display resolutions other than 1280x720 can cause certain text boxes to not render properly.
+{{ii}} The Windows Store version of the game has this issue when the game is set to run in a resolution higher than 1920x1080.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]|ref=|fix=
+{{ii}}This fix is incompatible with the Windows Store version of the game.
+}}
-=== Inconsistent FPS ===
+===Right analog stick doesn't move the camera and wrong controller bindings===
-{{ii}} Many experience erratic FPS. There are several workarounds and fixes, but for some this remains unresolved and appears to be due to issues with the game itself rather than tied to resource usage such as the GPU or CPU.
+{{ii}} The right analog stick doesn't move the camera, or other button assignments/bindings are completely wrong.
+{{Fixbox|description=Enable Steam Input for the game.|fix=
+# Right click on the game in the Steam Library.
+# Properties > Controller.
+# In the "Override for Final Fantasy XIII" drop down menu, select "Enable Steam Input"}}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+===Inconsistent 60 FPS===
-{{Fixbox/fix|Prevent Windows and the GPU from entering power-saving mode|ref=<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=133727048&postcount=615 Durante on underutilization]</ref>}}
+{{ii}} While there are several workarounds and fixes for inconsistent FPS (an issue not entirely unique to the PC port<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-final-fantasy-xiii-face-off Face-Off: Final Fantasy XIII | Eurogamer]</ref><ref>[http://imagequalitymatters.blogspot.com/2010/03/tech-analysis-final-fantasy-xiii-ps3-vs.html Tech Analysis: Final Fantasy XIII (PS3 vs 360) | IQGamer]</ref>), this may be due to issues within the game engine itself.<ref>[https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=909620&page=32 Durante Presents: FFXIII resolution unlocking (GeDoSaTo plugin) released - pre-alpha : Page 32 | NeoGAF]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=134866627&postcount=5903|title=NeoGAF Forums - Knurek on resource usage vs. FPS problems|date=May 2023}}</ref>
-While occasional FPS drops below 60FPS are common, unless hacked the game uses Vsync which caps the frame rate to the nearest monitor refresh rate multiplier if the frame rate falls too far below the set cap.
+{{ii}} The game also uses a custom frame rate pacer that locks the frame rate to refresh rate intervals similarly to Vertical Sync, but much more aggressively.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.eu.square-enix.com/showthread.php?t=149223&p=2096444#post2096444|title=Square Enix forums - Frame rate pacer pros/cons|date=May 2023}}</ref>
+{{ii}} The Windows Store version mitigates this issue to an extent, but the framerate is still inconsistent in certain sections of the game.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]] to immensely improve the frame rate|fix=
+{{ii}}This fix is incompatible with the Windows Store version of the game.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Turn off the mini-map in-game|fix=This isn't required to be done for the Windows Store version.
+}}
-Most of the game is optimized to the point where modern GPUs generally enter power-saving mode, some with a feature to switch to the on-board GPU. Whenever more GPU usage is needed (such as in battles or loading) and the GPU switches out of power-saving mode, the frame rate may fall during the transition to the point where Vsync will cap the frame rate at a lower value, sometimes even causing the GPU to enter power-saving mode again, often resulting in an in-practice cap of 30FPS or lower and perpetually keeping the GPU in power-saving mode.
+===Constant stuttering in game===
+{{ii}}This issue is caused by the game's controller hot plugging function constantly searching if a controller is connected or not and timing out if it doesn't detect a controller, thereby causing the stutters. It fires an event every one second.
-To avoid this, keep the frame rate as consistent as possible, ideally preventing the GPU or Windows from entering power-saving mode entirely. If the GPU can't be set to disable power-saving mode, one method is simply to increase the stress on the GPU to the point where it prevents the transition. It may be possible to do this by increasing the AA, AF, and downsampling amounts through [[#GeDoSaTo|GeDoSaTo]] or the GPU control panel.
+{{ii}}The issue has been fixed in the Windows Store version.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]|fix=
 }}
+{{Fixbox|description= Use [https://sourceforge.net/projects/vjoystick/ vJoy] to trick the game into thinking that a controller has been plugged if a keyboard and mouse is the preference for gameplay. |ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693095082863/|title=Stuttering / laggin cutcenes - FPS FIX|date=May 2023}}</ref> |fix=
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|In the GPU and Power control panels set the power management mode to maximum performance}}
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+===Macroblocking-like artifacts on character hair===
-{{Fixbox/fix|Enable Triple Buffering for Vsync in the GPU control panel}}
+{{ii}} This is a bug that can occur on pre-Pascal Nvidia cards causing small black square artifacts to keep flashing on the character's hair.
+{{fixbox|description= Use anti aliasing fix from Nvidia Profile Inspector<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4936011&postcount=2444|title=Guru3D Forums - Final Fantasy XIII anti-aliasing Guide|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+# Download Nvidia Profile inspector from [https://github.com/Orbmu2k/nvidiaProfileInspector/releases here].
+# Select Final Fantasy XIII from the Profiles drop down list.
+# Under "1 - Compatibility" section (top of the profile) set the <code>Anti-aliasing fix</code> option to <code>on</code>
+# Hit Apply on the top right corner and close the inspector.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+===Abnormal eyelashes and hair===
-{{Fixbox/fix|Turn off "adaptive" Vsync in the GPU control panel}}
+{{Image|Final Fantasy XIII eyeliner.png|When antialiasing is completely disabled through system drivers or external programs, features such as eyelashes and hair display abnormally.}}
-}}
+{{ii}} MSAA is required for proper alpha-to-coverage on hair and eyelashes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=133913723&postcount=1362|title=Durante on MSAA for alpha-to-coverage|date=May 2023}}</ref> On certain PC's the option is disabled from the driver side, resulting in this bug.
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description= Ensure Anti-aliasing mode is not disabled or set to Override in the control panel|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Turn off the mini-map in-game}}
+'''For Nvidia Cards'''
-The mini-map can drop the framerate up to 10-20FPS, depending on the scenes. The mini-map can be toggled off in-game.
+# Open the Nvidia Control Panel.
+# In the Program settings Tab, add the exe file of the game which is named <code>ffxiiiimg.exe</code> from the drop down list in the center.
+# Set the Anti aliasing mode option to <code>Application Controlled</code> if it was previously set to <code>Off</code> or <code>Override application setting</code> from the set of drop down options below.
+# Hit apply, and close the control panel.
+'''For AMD Cards'''
+# Open the AMD Radeon Settings
+# Select the Global settings tab and here in this section, set the Anti-aliasing mode option to <code>Use Application settings</code> from the set of drop down options below.
+# Close the Radeon settings panel
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+===Game uses incorrect refresh rate===
-{{Fixbox/fix|Turn off AA (even FXAA) in the GPU control panel}}
+{{ii}} By default the game forces a 60&nbsp;Hz refresh rate in full screen mode.
-This may change 30FPS into 60FPS. However, this may result in [[#Abnormal eyelashes and hair|abnormal eyelashes and hair]].
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]|fix=
+{{ii}} Edit <code>FF13Fix.ini</code> to specify a custom refresh rate.
+{{ii}}This fix is incompatible with the Windows Store version of the game.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+===Pixelated screen bug when using 2560x1440 resolution===
-{{Fixbox/fix|Use a controller instead of the mouse/keyboard|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693095082863/#p1 Stuttering / laggin cutcenes - FPS FIX]</ref>}}
+{{ii}} 2560x1440 resolution breaks the game, making it look more pixelated than it should.<ref>[[:File:Final_Fantasy_XIII_1440p_glitch.png|1440p glitch highlight (Image is 200% the original size so that the glitch is more noticeable)]]</ref>
-Some users have reported that using a controller instead of mouse/keyboard increases FPS and prevents stuttering. If you don't have a controller, vJoy is an alternative. This may be because the game is searching for an input device and timing out, causing the stutter. It fires the event every one second.
-In addition, some reports indicate the following steps help, possibly needed every launch:
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]|ref=|fix=
-#Unplug controller
+{{ii}}This fix is incompatible with the Windows Store version of the game.
-#Launch the game
-#Exit the game
-#Plug in the controller
-#Launch and play the game
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+===Mouse cursor stays on screen===
-{{Fixbox/fix|Disable hyperthreading on Intel processors|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693103485965/ Fixing stuttering, alternative fix, if plugging gamepad/keyboard on/off did not help]</ref>}}
+{{ii}} The mouse cursor may appear on program launch and will not disappear.<ref name="cursor">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/611698195157439896/ Steam Forums :: Is the mouse cursor suppose be on screen?]</ref>
-Somewhat extreme.
+{{ii}}This fix is incompatible with the Windows Store version of the game.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use FF13Fix|fix=
+# Install [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]].
+# Open <code>FF13Fix.ini</code>.
+# Change <code>HideCursor = false</code> to <code>HideCursor = true</code>.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+===Game crashing on Chapter 8: City of Dreams (Nautilus)===
-{{Fixbox/fix|Disable all occurrences of "HID-Compliant Device" in the Device Manager|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/FinalFantasy/comments/2it9rz/stuttering_in_ff_xiii_pc_try_this_worked_for_me/ Stuttering in FF XIII PC ? Try this , worked for me.]</ref>}}
+{{ii}} The game crashes on certain resolutions when it begins playing the first cutscene in Nautilus.
-Helps for some, but is somewhat extreme and can have its own issues.
+{{ii}}Here is a list of resolutions on which the crash occurs:
+* 1366x768
+* 1600x1050
+* 2036x1273
+* 2103x1183
+* 2351x1323
+* 2715x1527
+* 3325x1871
+{{Fixbox|description=Change the resolution temporarily to a lower supported one|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/619574421379414405/|title= Chapter 8 - Force close/bug|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+# Set the game to run at a different screen resolution that is not mentioned in the above list of resolutions from the game launcher.
+# Play through the area where the crash occurs and watch the cutscene.
+# Save and close the game. Change back to the previous resolution and continue playing.
 }}
-==Issues fixed==
+===Launcher doesn't launch===
-=== Launcher doesn't launch ===
+{{Fixbox|description=Bypass the launcher and run the program directly|ref=<ref name="launcher">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693110095991/ Steam forums - Launcher has stopped working]</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox|1=
+Run <code>{{p|game}}\white_data\prog\win\bin\ffxiiiimg.exe</code> with the desired [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]:<ref name="cmdline"/>
-{{Fixbox/fix|Ensure the prerequisites are installed|ref=<ref name=launcher/>}}
+*<code>-Width=1920</code> and <code>-Height=1080</code> controls the width and height of the display resolution.
-#Install DirectX by running <code>{{p|game}}\_CommonRedist\DirectX\Jun2010\DXSETUP.exe</code>
+*<code>-Shadow=512</code> controls the shadow resolution (512, 1024, 2048, 4096, or 8192).
-#Install the required .NET runtimes by running the following:
+*<code>-Msaa=4</code> controls the [[MSAA]] amount (2, 4, 8, or 16).
-##<code>{{p|game}}\_CommonRedist\DotNet\3.5\dotnetfx35.exe</code>
+*<code>-FullScreenMode=Force</code> runs in full screen mode. <code>-Fullscreen=window-mode</code> forces windowed mode.
-##<code>{{p|game}}\_CommonRedist\DotNet\4.0\dotNetFx40_Full_x86_x64.exe</code>
+*<code>-VoiceJPMode</code> runs the game with Japanese audio. Without this setting, the game has English audio instead.
-#Install the required Visual C++ runtimes by running the following:
-##<code>{{p|game}}\_CommonRedist\2010\vcredist_x64.exe</code> (64-bit systems only)
-##<code>{{p|game}}\_CommonRedist\2010\vcredist_x86.exe</code>
-##<code>{{p|game}}\_CommonRedist\2012\vcredist_x64.exe</code> (64-bit systems only)
-##<code>{{p|game}}\_CommonRedist\2012\vcredist_x86.exe</code>
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292140/discussions/0/619573787650033344 Use Final Fantasy XIII Combined Custom Launcher]|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Make a DEP exception|ref=<ref name=launcher>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693110095991/ Steam forums - Launcher has stopped working]</ref>}}
+{{ii}}Use it instead of the official launcher. It also provides more options (e.g. more Windowed mode resolutions)
-These steps are for Windows 8. Different Windows versions vary slightly.
-#Open the System (or equivalent) Control Panel.
-#Click "Advanced system settings" on the left pane.
-#Click the "Settings..." button under "Performance"
-#Go to the "Data Execution Prevention" tab.
-#Ensure "Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select:" is enabled
-#Click the "Add..." button and choose <code>{{p|game}}\white_data\prog\win\bin\ffxiiiimg.exe</code>.
-}}
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Bypass the launcher and run the program directly|ref=<ref name=launcher/>}}
-Run <code>{{p|game}}\white_data\prog\win\bin\ffxiiiimg.exe</code>. You configure it by making a shortcut and then passing command line arguments to it. Create a shortcut, right-click the shortcut, then in "Target:" under the "Shortcut" tab enter the following then after the following after the existing <code>"{{p|game}}\white_data\prog\win\bin\ffxiiiimg.exe"</code>:<ref name=cmdline/>
-*"-fullscreen" runs the game in full screen mode. "-fullscreen window-mode" forces windowed mode.
-*"-voicejpmode" runs the game with Japanese audio. Without this the game has English audio.
 }}
-=== Could not secure sufficient VRAM ===
+===Could not secure sufficient VRAM===
-{{ii}} This issue occurs when launching the game due to the inability to allocate the required VRAM.<ref name=vram>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693106884536/ Steam forums - Could not secure sufficient VRAM when booting the game]</ref>
+{{ii}} This issue occurs when launching the game due to the inability to allocate the required VRAM.<ref name=vram>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693106884536/ Steam forums - Could not secure sufficient VRAM when booting the game]</ref>
-{{ii}} Check if you meet the system requirements through Steam. It can be done directly by entering <code>steam://checksysreqs/292120</code> in a web browser. There are additional checks such as [http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri Can You RUN it] available.<ref name=vram/>
+{{ii}} This error seems to occur if the game is launched with high graphics quality settings, 4 GB Patch applied, and the computer doesn't have enough system RAM to be able to handle the game.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Stormshadow429|date=2022-12-03|comment=I am using an iGPU to run the game, I have only 128 MB of VRAM and it is way lower than the system requirement yet I am able to run the game smoothly, this is definitely likely because I have MSAA set to x4, Resolution set to 1280x720, and Shadow Resolution set to 1024x1024 with 8 GB system RAM, which means my graphics quality settings are low.}}</ref>
-{{ii}} Run "dxdiag.exe" and ensure at least 256MB is shown under "Approx. Total Memory" under the "Display" tab.<ref name=vram/>
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Assign more RAM to the GPU|ref=<ref name=vram/>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Close other applications and services using VRAM}}
-}}
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Assign more RAM to the GPU|ref=<ref name=vram/>}}
 This is a method for just one particular setup. Other setups may vary.
-#Restart and enter the BIOS configuration when starting up, typically by pressing one of the F1-F12 or DEL keys.
+#Restart and enter the BIOS configuration when starting up, typically by pressing one of the F1 - F12 or DEL keys.
-#Under "Peripherals" then "GFX Configs" ensure the "Graphic Interface" is set to "Force".
+#Under "Peripherals" then "GFX Configs" ensure that "Graphic Interface" is set to "Force".
-#An option to assign RAM should appear. Select the a sufficient higher value from the list such as 2GB.
+#An option to assign RAM should appear. Select a sufficiently higher value from the list such as 512 MB.
 }}
-=== Esc key quits immediately ===
+===Continuous cursor cycling in menus===
-[[File:FFXIII PC Esc key manual fix.jpeg|thumb|250px|Prevent accidental pressing of the Esc key.]]
+{{ii}} Symptoms of this issue include continuous cursor cycling through menu entries as if the user was pressing a directional button.
-{{ii}} Using {{key|Esc}} while in fullscreen mode may cause the game to immediately quit without warning instead of showing a confirmation dialog box.
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable offending HIDs in Device Manager<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/620700960416520877/|title=Steam Forums - Game starts scrolling through all menu options randomly|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox|1=
+Go into Device Manager and start disabling Human Interface Devices (HIDs) one by one until the one is causing the issue is found. It's been reported that redundant HID-compliant gaming controllers are usually the issue, often created by third party accessories such as DolphinBar.
-{{Fixbox/fix|Play in windowed mode|}}
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Cover the Esc key|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=324526311 Steam Guides - creative esc button fix 100% working]</ref>}}
+===Crashes when saving===
-#Find a plastic bottle cap.
+{{ii}} The game can crash on certain configs when saving with Steam Cloud synchronization active. This can also result in corrupted save files.
-#Cover the Esc key whilst playing the game.
+{{ii}} This issue does not occur in the Windows Store version of the game.
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Cloud synchronization for the game|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+#Right-click the game in the Steam library and select "Properties".
+#Uncheck/deselect "Enable Steam Cloud synchronization for FINAL FANTASY XIII" under "Steam Cloud" in the "Updates" tab.
+#Copy the saved data from Steam Cloud to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\SquareEnix\FinalFantasyXIII\save\</code>.
 }}
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Use an AutoHotkey script to disable the Esc key|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=324637892 Steam Guides - &#91;Fix&#93; Disable ESC from Closing the Game]</ref>}}
+==Other information==
-#[https://mega.co.nz/#!xZ9Q0TIR!u1wKYcHowNUfSn5tsa39BmMoQzpQW0RNXCBbYwfxEBU Download the compiled exe].
+===Modding===
-#Run the exe.
+{{ii}} A tool which allows the game's camera to be unlocked is available [https://github.com/ghostinthecamera/IGCS-GITC/releases/tag/FFXIII_v1.1 here].
-#Run and play the game.
+{{ii}} A mod which allows for subtitles in any language in any version of the game is available [https://ayuanx.wordpress.com/2014/10/24/ffxiii-pc-language-changer-camera-unlocker/ here].
-#Close the exe when done.
+{{ii}} Mods offering improvements like higher quality models, higher resolution textures and 4K cutscenes are available on [https://www.nexusmods.com/finalfantasy13?tab=popular+%28all+time%29 Nexus Mods].
+===API===
+{{API
+|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
+|direct3d notes         =
+|directdraw versions    =
+|directdraw notes       =
+|opengl versions        =
+|opengl notes           =
+|glide versions         =
+|glide notes            =
+|software mode          =
+|software mode notes    =
+|mantle support         =
+|mantle support notes   =
+|vulkan versions        =
+|vulkan notes           =
+|dos modes              =
+|dos modes notes        =
+|shader model versions  =
+|shader model notes     =
+|windows 32-bit exe     = true
+|windows 64-bit exe     = false
+|windows arm app        = unknown
+|windows exe notes      =
+|macos intel 32-bit app =
+|macos intel 64-bit app =
+|macos arm app          = unknown
+|macos app notes        =
+|linux 32-bit executable=
+|linux 64-bit executable=
+|linux arm app          = unknown
+|linux executable notes =
 }}
-<div style="clear: both"></div>
-=== Abnormal eyelashes and hair ===
+===Middleware===
-[[File:Eyeliner.png|thumb|250px|Abnormal eyelashes and hair with Lightning.]]
+{{Middleware
-{{ii}} This issue occurs when MSAA is disabled as it's required for proper alpha to coverage.<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=133913723&postcount=1362 Durante on MSAA for alpha-to-coverage]</ref>
+|physics          =
-{{ii}} This fix is for NVIDIA users. Normally AMD users cannot force AA off with the GPU control panel.
+|physics notes    =
-{{Fixbox|1=
+|audio            =
-{{Fixbox/fix|Ensure "Antialiasing - Mode" is ''not'' set to "Off" in "Manage 3D settings", in the NVIDIA Control Panel.}}
+|audio notes      =
+|interface        =
+|interface notes  =
+|input            =
+|input notes      =
+|cutscenes        = Bink Video
+|cutscenes notes  = Out-of-engine and few in engine cutscenes.
+|multiplayer      =
+|multiplayer notes=
 }}
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 |minOS    = XP SP2
-|minCPU   = 2 GHz Dual Core
+|minCPU   = 2 GHz dual core
 |minRAM   = 1 GB
 |minHD    = 60 GB
-|minGPU   = NVIDIA Geforce 8 Series
+|minGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 8 Series
 |minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 2000 series
-|minVRAM  = 256MB
+|minVRAM  = 256 MB
-|minDX    = 9.0c
+|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible
 |recOS    = Vista, 7, 8
 |recCPU   = Intel Core 2 Quad (2.66 GHz)
 |recCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4 (2.8 GHz)
-|recGPU   = NVIDIA Geforce GTX 460
+|recGPU   = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
 |recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 5870
-|recDX    = 11
+|recaudio = DirectX 11 compatible
-|recother = XInput controller
+|recother = XInput controller (map DirectInput controllers using drivers)<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MetalPlateMage|date=7 August 2015|comment=System requirements recommend an XInput controller but this game does not use XInput drivers. See [https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=134555540&postcount=5749 NeoGAF Forums - Knurek on FFXIII not using xinput.dll].}}</ref>
 }}
-{{ii}} Full screen mode will only run on an environment that supports a screen resolution of 1280x720.
-{{ii}} It is recommended to play using an XInput-compatible controller.
 {{References}}