Final Fantasy XVI's recent PC launch, alongside its PS5 update, has unfortunately been plagued by performance hiccups and visual glitches. This article delves into the specific performance problems affecting both platforms.
FFXVI PC Performance: A High-End Struggle
While PC gamers anticipated a visually stunning 4K/60fps experience, benchmarks reveal that even the mighty NVIDIA RTX 4090 struggles to consistently deliver this. DSOGaming's John Papadopoulos reports difficulty maintaining a stable 60fps at native 4K with maximum settings.
However, a potential solution exists. Enabling DLSS 3 Frame Generation with DLAA reportedly boosts frame rates beyond 80fps. DLSS 3 utilizes AI to generate additional frames for smoother gameplay, while DLAA enhances image quality with minimal performance impact.
Arriving on PC on September 17th, the Complete Edition includes the base game and its expansions, "Echoes of the Fallen" and "The Rising Tide." Before embarking on your adventure, ensure your system meets the recommended specifications for optimal performance. See the minimum and recommended specifications below:
Minimum Specifications
| 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 Specifications
| 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. |
