Final Fantasy XVI's PC launch, alongside a PS5 update, has unfortunately been plagued by performance hiccups and visual glitches. This article delves into the specific problems affecting both platforms.
FFXVI PC: Performance Bottlenecks Even on High-End Hardware
While developer Naoki Yoshida recently requested players refrain from creating offensive mods, the game's performance issues are far more pressing. Even top-tier graphics cards like the NVIDIA RTX 4090 struggle to maintain a consistent 60fps at native 4K resolution with maximum settings, according to DSOGaming's John Papadopoulos.
However, a solution exists: enabling DLSS 3 Frame Generation with DLAA can reportedly boost frame rates significantly, often exceeding 80fps. DLSS 3 leverages AI to generate additional frames, enhancing smoothness, while DLAA is an anti-aliasing technique improving image quality with minimal performance impact.
Released on September 17th, the PC version offers the Complete Edition, including the base game and both story expansions. Before launching the game, it's crucial to verify your system meets the minimum or recommended specifications to ensure a smooth gaming experience. See the tables below for detailed requirements.
Minimum System Requirements
| Minimum Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 / Intel® Core™ i5-8400 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics Card | 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 higher. |
Recommended System Requirements
| Recommended Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700X / Intel® Core™ i7-10700 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics Card | 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 higher. |
