Final Fantasy XVI's recent PC launch and PS5 update have encountered various performance hurdles and glitches. This article details these issues affecting both platforms.
FFXVI PC Performance: Underwhelming Even on High-End Hardware
While the PC community anticipated a visually stunning 4K/60fps experience, benchmarks reveal that even the powerful RTX 4090 struggles to maintain a consistent 60fps at native 4K with maximum settings. DSOGaming's John Papadopoulos confirms this unexpected performance bottleneck.
However, a solution exists: enabling DLSS 3 Frame Generation with DLAA reportedly boosts frame rates consistently above 80fps. This leverages NVIDIA's AI-powered frame generation and DLAA's anti-aliasing capabilities for smoother gameplay and improved visuals.
Arriving on PC on September 17th, the Complete Edition bundles the base game with its expansions, "Echoes of the Fallen" and "The Rising Tide." Before launching the game, ensure your system meets the minimum or recommended specifications for optimal performance.
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 more. |
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 more. |
