Final Fantasy XVI PC Port Faces Performance Challenges, PS5 Version Experiences Glitches
Final Fantasy XVI's recent PC launch and PS5 update have encountered various performance issues and glitches. This article details the problems affecting both platforms.
FFXVI PC Performance: High-End Hardware Still Struggles
While developer Naoki Yoshida recently requested players avoid creating offensive mods, the game's performance on PC is a more pressing concern. Even top-tier graphics cards, such as the NVIDIA RTX 4090, struggle to maintain a consistent 60fps at native 4K resolution with maximum settings, according to DSOGaming's John Papadopoulos.
However, utilizing DLSS 3 Frame Generation with DLAA can reportedly improve frame rates to over 80fps. DLSS 3's AI-powered frame generation enhances smoothness, while DLAA's anti-aliasing improves visuals with minimal performance impact.
Initially released on PlayStation 5 over a year ago, Final Fantasy XVI's Complete Edition (including the base game and expansions "Echoes of the Fallen" and "The Rising Tide") arrived on PC on September 17th. Before playing, ensure your system meets the recommended specifications for optimal performance. See below for minimum and recommended system requirements.
Minimum System Requirements
| Minimum Specs | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 / Intel® Core™ i5-8400 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 / Intel® Arc™ A580 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 170 GB available space |
| Notes: | Expect 30FPS at 720p. SSD required. 8GB VRAM or more. |
Recommended System Requirements
| Recommended Specs | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700X / Intel® Core™ i7-10700 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080 |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 170 GB available space |
| Notes: | Expect 60FPS at 1080p. SSD required. 8GB VRAM or more. |
