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{{Infobox game/row/developer|tri-Ace}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|tri-Ace}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Virtuos|Microsoft Store Launcher}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Continuous turn-based }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Continuous turn-based }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Menu-based }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Menu-based }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | JRPG }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | JRPG }} | ||
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|official site= | |official site= | ||
|hltb = 3534 | |hltb = 3534 | ||
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|mobygames = final-fantasy-xiii-2_ | |mobygames = final-fantasy-xiii-2_ | ||
|strategywiki = Final Fantasy XIII-2 | |strategywiki = Final Fantasy XIII-2 | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
| − | |introduction = | + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:JRPG}} developed by [[Company:Square Enix|Square Enix]] in collaboration with [[Company:tri-Ace|tri-Ace]]. It is a direct sequel to [[Final Fantasy XIII]]. |
| − | |release history = | + | |release history = The game was originally released in 2011 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and later ported to PC in 2014. |
| − | |current state = | + | |current state = The PC port features support for high resolution rendering, 60 FPS, higher resolution shadows, better anti-aliasing, and higher quality audio. Additionally, most DLC is included in the base game (details [[#DLC and expansion packs|here]]) and the Japanese voice-over is available worldwide for the first time.<br> |
| − | + | Despite improvements, the port suffers from some issues: [[#Incorrect shadow calculation for models with alpha channel|alpha channel textures of objects are not considered when shadows are casted]], unstable frame rate caused by the aggressive frame pacer (see [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]] for a fix), and [[#Leviathan's Tears Mod|missing transparency from the rain effect]]. | |
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{{Availability/row| GMG | final-fantasy-xiii-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | final-fantasy-xiii-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | final-fantasy-xiii2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | final-fantasy-xiii2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9mvj3vl1v3vp | Microsoft Store | | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9mvj3vl1v3vp | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 292140 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 292140 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00PHXNVHY | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00PHXNVHY | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2730-1 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2730-1 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The Microsoft Store version is a different build of the game that features a new launcher and an in-game quit option, added to the party and pause menu screens. | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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|freeware = | |freeware = | ||
|free-to-play = | |free-to-play = | ||
| − | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access | + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
|sponsored = | |sponsored = | ||
|subscription = | |subscription = | ||
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|unlock = | |unlock = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ===DLC and expansion packs=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Includes the following DLC from the console versions in the base game:<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/292140/announcements/detail/121923494805613601|title=FF XIII-2 PC WINDOWS release – 11th Dec 2014 - DLC included!|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | :*Coliseum Battle Opponents: Omega, Lightning & Amodar, Nabaat, Ultros & Typhon, PuPu, Gilgamesh | ||
| + | :*Serah's Outfits: Summoner's Garb, Beachwear, White Mage | ||
| + | :*Noel's Outfits: Battle Attire, Spacetime Guardian, Black Mage | ||
| + | :*Mog's Outfits: A Wondrous Wardrobe | ||
| + | :*Sazh's Story Scenario: Heads or Tails? | ||
| + | :*Lightning's Story Scenario: Requiem of the Goddess | ||
| + | :*Snow's Story Scenario: Perpetual Battlefield | ||
| + | {{ii}} The following DLC are not available on PC out-of-box due to copyright and licensing issues, but can be restored using the [[#Console Content Patch|Console Content Patch]]: | ||
| + | :* 2 outfits for Serah: N7 Armor (from Mass Effect 3); Style and Steel | ||
| + | :* 2 outfits for Noel: N7 Armor (from Mass Effect 3); Assassin's Creed | ||
| + | :* All 5 DLC weapons (3 bows for Serah, 2 swords for Noel) | ||
| + | :* 5 Japan-exclusive accessories (Delicate Diva's Microphone, Delicate Diva's Headphones, Delicate Goddess's Bangle, Delicate Goddess's Earring, and Stiltzkin's Diary) | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===[https://github.com/rebtd7/FF13Fix FF13Fix]=== | ===[https://github.com/rebtd7/FF13Fix FF13Fix]=== | ||
| − | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Fixes frame rate issues on capable machines and offers various features: |
:*Removes aggressive frame pacer (proper triple buffer implementation). | :*Removes aggressive frame pacer (proper triple buffer implementation). | ||
:*Disables constant checks for input devices. | :*Disables constant checks for input devices. | ||
| − | :*Uncaps | + | :*Uncaps frame rate, also properly utilizes the display's refresh rate. |
| − | :*Fixes the slowdown when 2D elements are drawn | + | :*Fixes the slowdown when 2D elements are drawn on the HUD. |
:*Fixes missing text on enemy scans. | :*Fixes missing text on enemy scans. | ||
| − | :* | + | :*Restores vibration support. |
:*Works around the screen glitches when using 2560x1440 resolution. | :*Works around the screen glitches when using 2560x1440 resolution. | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
| + | {{ii}} All in-game configuration is stored in the save game data. The title screen configuration is not preserved between sessions. | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\setup.xml}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\setup.xml}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\SquareEnix\FinalFantasyXIII-2\save}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\SquareEnix\FinalFantasyXIII-2\save\}} |
| − | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\292140\remote\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
| − | {{Image|FFXIII2 Launcher.png|Launcher settings | + | {{Image|FFXIII2 Launcher.png|Launcher settings}} |
{{ii}} No graphics options in-game, all video settings must be changed from the launcher. If the launcher has been disabled, it can be started manually from <code>{{p|game}}\FFXiii2Launcher.exe</code>. | {{ii}} No graphics options in-game, all video settings must be changed from the launcher. If the launcher has been disabled, it can be started manually from <code>{{p|game}}\FFXiii2Launcher.exe</code>. | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
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|antialiasing = always on | |antialiasing = always on | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. Can't be disabled, 2x [[MSAA]] is the minimum setting. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. Can't be disabled, 2x [[MSAA]] is the minimum setting. | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Default on. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |vsync notes = Default on. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
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|60 fps notes = Pre-rendered cutscenes and some menus (e.g. the Equipment menu) are capped at 30 FPS. | |60 fps notes = Pre-rendered cutscenes and some menus (e.g. the Equipment menu) are capped at 30 FPS. | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = Capped at 60 FPS. Uncapping the frame rate causes facial animation bugs during in-game cutscenes.<ref> | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 60 FPS. 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=FF13Fix: Performance and bug fixes for the PC versions of FF13 and FF13-2 - Uncaps the frame rate (optional)|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Image|FFXIII-2_Gamepad.png|Controller layout}} | ||
| + | {{Image|FFXIII-2_Keyboard.png|Keyboard & mouse layout and remapping}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = limited | |key remap = limited | ||
| − | |key remap notes = Movement and camera orientation keys are not remappable.<ref> | + | |key remap notes = Movement and camera orientation keys are not remappable.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/manual/292140|title=Game's manual on Steam|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = hackable | |dualshock 4 = hackable | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 notes = See [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4]]. | + | |dualshock 4 notes = See [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4]] or [[Controller:DualSense|DualSense]]. |
|dualshock prompts = hackable | |dualshock prompts = hackable | ||
| − | |dualshock prompts notes = Use [https:// | + | |dualshock prompts notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2870-final-fantasy-xiii-2-console-button-prompts-mod-v21/ Console Button Prompts Mod]. |
|light bar support = false | |light bar support = false | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Crashes throughout the game=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The game can crash at certain segments due to RAM usage exceeding 2 GB. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the [https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371 4 GB Patch]|fix= | ||
| + | # Apply the patch to <code>{{p|game}}\alba_data\prog\win\bin\ffxii2img.exe</code>. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | ===Inconsistent | + | ===Inconsistent frame rate on capable hardware=== |
| − | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Jigen123|date=2022-10-12|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | ===High pitched buzzing noise=== |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description= Revert Audio Changes made in Windows 10 and 11|ref=<ref name="Guide">[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2038838545/ Fixing and enhancing Final Fantasy XIII-2]</ref>|fix= *Disable Spatial Sound on Windows 10 and 11 | |
| + | *Set FFXiii2launcher.exe compatibility to Windows 8 | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === | + | ===Rain appears as white lines=== |
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The rain has broken transparency effects, making the rain appear as white lines. |
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Leviathan's Tears Mod|Leviathan's Tears Mod]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Jigen123|date=2022-10-12|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | ===Pixelated graphics at 2560x1440 resolution=== |
| − | # | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Jigen123|date=2022-10-12|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
| − | == | + | ===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/ Launcher has stopped working - FINAL FANTASY XIII General Discussions]</ref>|fix= | |
| − | {{ | + | Run <code>{{p|game}}\white_data\prog\win\bin\ffxiiiimg.exe</code> with the desired [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]: |
| − | {{ | + | *<code>-Width=1920</code> and <code>-Height=1080</code> control the width and height of the display resolution. |
| + | *<code>-Shadow=512</code> controls the shadow resolution (512, 1024, 2048, 4096, or 8192). | ||
| + | *<code>-Msaa=4</code> controls the [[MSAA]] value (2, 4, 8, or 16). | ||
| + | *<code>-FullScreenMode=Force</code> runs in full screen mode. <code>-Fullscreen=window-mode</code> forces windowed mode. | ||
| + | *<code>-VoiceJPMode</code> runs the game with Japanese audio. Without this the game will default to English audio. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | ===Incorrect shadow calculation for models with alpha channel=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} On the console versions, whatever model shape that the alpha channel has created is taken into account when shadows are casted. In the PC version, the model shape generated by the alpha channel is not considered for shadow calculation and instead the model shape without the alpha channel is taken into account and shadows of that are casted.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/ff-modding/discussions/19/1694920442949214472|title=Shadows and alpha textures - Final Fantasy Modding Steam group|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
| + | {{Image|FFXIII-2_General.png|General settings}} | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Mods=== | ===Mods=== | ||
| − | ====[https:// | + | ====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2871-final-fantasy-xiii-2-console-content-patch-v23/ Console Content Patch]==== |
{{ii}} Restores all DLC normally unavailable in-game due to copyright and licensing issues. | {{ii}} Restores all DLC normally unavailable in-game due to copyright and licensing issues. | ||
{{ii}} This patch has to be installed first before installing any of the mods and patches listed below. | {{ii}} This patch has to be installed first before installing any of the mods and patches listed below. | ||
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====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2354-ffxiii-2-leviathans-tears-v12_fixed/ Leviathan's Tears Mod]==== | ====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2354-ffxiii-2-leviathans-tears-v12_fixed/ Leviathan's Tears Mod]==== | ||
{{ii}} Fixes broken translucency of the rain effect which is due to Square Enix adding an unnecessary additional alpha texture for the PC port. This mod replaces the texture file entirely with the one from the PlayStation 3 version. | {{ii}} Fixes broken translucency of the rain effect which is due to Square Enix adding an unnecessary additional alpha texture for the PC port. This mod replaces the texture file entirely with the one from the PlayStation 3 version. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Install mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Jigen123|date=2022-08-11|comment=The original mod from the author's [https://www.patreon.com/posts/ffxiii-2-tears-16829754 official download page] doesn't work anymore due to a tiny error in the script. The version of the mod uploaded on PCGW is fixed and works as intended.}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Jigen123|date=2022-08-11|comment=The original mod from the author's [https://www.patreon.com/posts/ffxiii-2-tears-16829754 official download page] doesn't work anymore due to a tiny error in the script. The version of the mod uploaded on PCGW is fixed and works as intended.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download the mod. | # Download the mod. | ||
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/finalfantasyxiii2/mods/1 FF XIII-2 HD]==== | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/finalfantasyxiii2/mods/1 FF XIII-2 HD]==== | ||
{{ii}} Improves the quality of some of the textures and increases the polygon count of the characters models. | {{ii}} Improves the quality of some of the textures and increases the polygon count of the characters models. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Requires [https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371 4 GB Patch]. FF XIII-2 HD will automatically patch the executable if installed on the Steam version of the game, otherwise manual patching is required. | ||
====[https://www.nexusmods.com/finalfantasyxiii2/mods/2 Better quality audio for pre-rendered cutscenes]==== | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/finalfantasyxiii2/mods/2 Better quality audio for pre-rendered cutscenes]==== | ||
Revision as of 02:46, 13 April 2024
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| Developers | |
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| Square Enix | |
| tri-Ace | |
| Microsoft Store Launcher | Virtuos |
| Publishers | |
| Square Enix | |
| Engines | |
| Crystal Tools | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 11, 2014 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 75 |
| IGDB | 75 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Continuous turn-based |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control, Menu-based |
| Genres | JRPG |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Final Fantasy |
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Final Fantasy XIII-2 is a JRPG developed by Square Enix in collaboration with tri-Ace. It is a direct sequel to Final Fantasy XIII.
The game was originally released in 2011 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and later ported to PC in 2014.
The PC port features support for high resolution rendering, 60 FPS, higher resolution shadows, better anti-aliasing, and higher quality audio. Additionally, most DLC is included in the base game (details here) and the Japanese voice-over is available worldwide for the first time.
Despite improvements, the port suffers from some issues: alpha channel textures of objects are not considered when shadows are casted, unstable frame rate caused by the aggressive frame pacer (see FF13Fix for a fix), and missing transparency from the rain effect.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
Only sold in bundle with Final Fantasy XIII. | |
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| Publisher website | |
European store. | |
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North American store. | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
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| Steam | |
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| Amazon.com (unavailable) | |
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Version differences
- The Microsoft Store version is a different build of the game that features a new launcher and an in-game quit option, added to the party and pause menu screens.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| No microtransactions | The game has no microtransactions. |
DLC and expansion packs
- Includes the following DLC from the console versions in the base game:[1]
- Coliseum Battle Opponents: Omega, Lightning & Amodar, Nabaat, Ultros & Typhon, PuPu, Gilgamesh
- Serah's Outfits: Summoner's Garb, Beachwear, White Mage
- Noel's Outfits: Battle Attire, Spacetime Guardian, Black Mage
- Mog's Outfits: A Wondrous Wardrobe
- Sazh's Story Scenario: Heads or Tails?
- Lightning's Story Scenario: Requiem of the Goddess
- Snow's Story Scenario: Perpetual Battlefield
- The following DLC are not available on PC out-of-box due to copyright and licensing issues, but can be restored using the Console Content Patch:
- 2 outfits for Serah: N7 Armor (from Mass Effect 3); Style and Steel
- 2 outfits for Noel: N7 Armor (from Mass Effect 3); Assassin's Creed
- All 5 DLC weapons (3 bows for Serah, 2 swords for Noel)
- 5 Japan-exclusive accessories (Delicate Diva's Microphone, Delicate Diva's Headphones, Delicate Goddess's Bangle, Delicate Goddess's Earring, and Stiltzkin's Diary)
Essential improvements
FF13Fix
- Fixes frame rate issues on capable machines and offers various features:
- Removes aggressive frame pacer (proper triple buffer implementation).
- Disables constant checks for input devices.
- Uncaps frame rate, also properly utilizes the display's refresh rate.
- Fixes the slowdown when 2D elements are drawn on the HUD.
- Fixes missing text on enemy scans.
- Restores vibration support.
- Works around the screen glitches when using 2560x1440 resolution.
Game data
- All in-game configuration is stored in the save game data. The title screen configuration is not preserved between sessions.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\setup.xml[Note 1] |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292140/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\SquareEnix\FinalFantasyXIII-2\save\ |
| Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\292140\remote\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292140/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud | Up to 50 save files (886.92 MB) can be synced. | |
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Launcher settings
- No graphics options in-game, all video settings must be changed from the launcher. If the launcher has been disabled, it can be started manually from
<path-to-game>\FFXiii2Launcher.exe.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Set in launcher or see Windowed. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Unknown level. Can be improved up to 16x through the GPU control panel. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. Can't be disabled, 2x MSAA is the minimum setting. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Default on. See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
| 60 FPS | Pre-rendered cutscenes and some menus (e.g. the Equipment menu) are capped at 30 FPS. | ||
| 120+ FPS | Capped at 60 FPS. Uncapping the frame rate causes facial animation bugs during in-game cutscenes.[2] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
| Ray tracing (RT) | |||
Windowed
| Force windowed mode |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
| Force borderless mode |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
| Force Vsync off |
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Input
Controller layout
Keyboard & mouse layout and remapping
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Movement and camera orientation keys are not remappable.[3] | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | No cursor. Left click acts as Confirm, right click acts as Cancel. | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | X-axis can also be inverted. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | Launcher requires mouse input. Keyboard is required to exit the game. | |
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion | X-axis can also be inverted. |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | Manual toggle through the On-screen Button Explanations setting. | |
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| Generic/other controllers | Generic DirectInput controllers are supported. | |
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | Use 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 |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | Only stereo and 6 channels modes function correctly, see Broken surround sound. No in-game option. | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- Languages are region locked. French, German, Italian and Spanish text is not available in Asia while Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean text is only available in Asia. English audio is not available in Asia. A mod which allows for text in any language in any version of the game is available here.
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Russian | Fan translation by «FFRTT.ru». | |||
| Spanish |
Issues fixed
Crashes throughout the game
- The game can crash at certain segments due to RAM usage exceeding 2 GB.
| Use the 4 GB Patch |
|---|
|
Inconsistent frame rate on capable hardware
| Use FF13Fix[4] |
|---|
High pitched buzzing noise
| Revert Audio Changes made in Windows 10 and 11[5] |
|---|
|
Rain appears as white lines
- The rain has broken transparency effects, making the rain appear as white lines.
| Use Leviathan's Tears Mod[6] |
|---|
Pixelated graphics at 2560x1440 resolution
| Use FF13Fix[7] |
|---|
Launcher doesn't launch
| Bypass the launcher and run the program directly[8] |
|---|
|
Run
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Issues unresolved
Incorrect shadow calculation for models with alpha channel
- On the console versions, whatever model shape that the alpha channel has created is taken into account when shadows are casted. In the PC version, the model shape generated by the alpha channel is not considered for shadow calculation and instead the model shape without the alpha channel is taken into account and shadows of that are casted.[9]
Other information
General settings
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Crystal Tools | |
| Audio | Miles Sound System | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Mods
Console Content Patch
- Restores all DLC normally unavailable in-game due to copyright and licensing issues.
- This patch has to be installed first before installing any of the mods and patches listed below.
| Install patch[10] |
|---|
|
Leviathan's Tears Mod
- Fixes broken translucency of the rain effect which is due to Square Enix adding an unnecessary additional alpha texture for the PC port. This mod replaces the texture file entirely with the one from the PlayStation 3 version.
| Install mod[11] |
|---|
|
FF XIII-2 HD
- Improves the quality of some of the textures and increases the polygon count of the characters models.
- Requires 4 GB Patch. FF XIII-2 HD will automatically patch the executable if installed on the Steam version of the game, otherwise manual patching is required.
Better quality audio for pre-rendered cutscenes
- Adds higher quality audio from the PlayStation 3 version to the PC version's pre-rendered 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) | 1.5 GB | 2 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8 series ATI Radeon HD 4000 series 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 ATI Radeon HD 5870 |
| Other | XInput controller | |
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%\VirtualStoreon 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>/292140/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (292140) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ FF XIII-2 PC WINDOWS release – 11th Dec 2014 - DLC included! - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ FF13Fix: Performance and bug fixes for the PC versions of FF13 and FF13-2 - Uncaps the frame rate (optional) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Game's manual on Steam - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Jigen123 on 2022-10-12
- ↑ Fixing and enhancing Final Fantasy XIII-2
- ↑ Verified by User:Jigen123 on 2022-10-12
- ↑ Verified by User:Jigen123 on 2022-10-12
- ↑ Launcher has stopped working - FINAL FANTASY XIII General Discussions
- ↑ Shadows and alpha textures - Final Fantasy Modding Steam group - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Jigen123 on 2022-08-11
- ↑ Verified by User:Jigen123 on 2022-08-11
- The original mod from the author's official download page doesn't work anymore due to a tiny error in the script. The version of the mod uploaded on PCGW is fixed and works as intended.