Key points
- Includes the "Easy" mode from Final Fantasy XIII Ultimate Hits International.
- Good general performance with efficient CPU and GPU usage.[1][2][3]
- Poor indirect port with few configurable options,[4] an internal resolution lock of 1280x720 with 720p assets,[5][6] poorly encoded Bink FMVs,[5][7][8] and inconsistent FPS.
- Custom resolutions and graphics options will be added by Square Enix in December.
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
- Square Enix Forums - Final Fantasy XIII Discussion
Availability
- All versions require Steam.
Essential improvements
GeDoSaTo
- GeDoSaTo can modify the game's internal resolution, anti-aliasing, Vsync, and shadow settings, and downsample from higher resolutions for improved anti-aliasing.
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.
720p GPU upscaling
- Ignore this if you want to use GeDoSaTo. GPU support varies.
For Nvidia users, in the NVIDIA Control Panel, in "Select a scaling mode:" under "Adjust desktop size and position", ensure "Full-screen" is selected and set "perform scaling on" to GPU. For AMD users, in the Catalyst Control Center, in the "Image Scaling" section under "Properties (Digital Flat-Panel)" where Digital Flat-Panel is the monitor type, ensure "Enable GPU Scaling" is checked and "Scale image to full panel size" is selected. This leaves the monitor at its resolution and allows the GPU to upscale the game instead of relying on the monitor.
Remove unused FMVs to free up space
- Features dual audio English and Japanese for the ROW release.[5] Removing the FMV files for either language frees about 20 GB of space.[9]
- Verification and updating by Steam will redownload the files.[10]
Nvidia anti-aliasing guide
- Nvidia users should follow this guide at Guru3D.
Follow the guide to avoid various issues and to modify AA settings, as the game needs very specific settings to function correctly with Nvidia cards.[11]
Game data
Configuration file location
- All in-game configuration is stored in the save game data. The title screen configuration is not preserved between sessions.
Save game data location
Video settings
Example of pixelated and jagged shadows.
Launcher options in ROW version.
- Non-configurable shadows that are pixelated and jagged.[12][13] Use GeDoSaTo to tweak.[14]
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Input settings
- Only supports DirectInput despite recommending an XInput controller (will not use the XInput driver of a controller). Controller mapping is locked to be the same as XInput controllers. Lacks controller vibration support entirely (found in the console versions).[5][15][16]
In-game options in ROW version.
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Worldwide (audio not available in Asia) |
French |
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Not available in Asia |
German |
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Not available in Asia |
Italian |
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Not available in Asia |
Spanish |
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Not available in Asia |
Japanese |
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Worldwide (UI and subtitles only available in Asia) |
Traditional Chinese |
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Asia only |
Korean |
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Asia only |
Issues unresolved
Inconsistent FPS
- While there are several workarounds and fixes for inconstant FPS (an issue not entirely unique to the PC port[17][18]), for some this remains unresolved and may be due to issues with the game itself rather than tied to resource usage such as the GPU or CPU.[19][20]
Issues fixed
Launcher doesn't launch
Could not secure sufficient VRAM
- This issue occurs when launching the game due to the inability to allocate the required VRAM.[21]
- Check if you meet the system requirements through Steam. It can be done directly by entering
steam://checksysreqs/292120
in a web browser. There are additional checks such as Can You RUN it available.[21]
- Run "dxdiag.exe" and ensure at least 256MB is shown under "Approx. Total Memory" under the "Display" tab.[21]
Abnormal eyelashes and hair
- This issue occurs when MSAA is disabled as it's required for proper alpha to coverage.[22]
- This fix is for Nvidia users. Normally AMD users cannot force AA off with the GPU control panel.
Macroblock-like hair artifacts
- This fix is for Nvidia users with GeForce 400 series (Fermi architecture) or higher and occurs only when using MSAA (on by default).[11][23]
System requirements
Windows |
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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 256MB of VRAM
| Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 5870 |
Sound (audio device) |
DirectX 9.0c compatible |
DirectX 11 compatible |
Other |
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XInput controller (map DirectInput controllers using drivers) |
- Full screen mode will only run on an environment that supports a screen resolution of 1280x720.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References