Final Fantasy XVI's recent PC launch and PS5 update have encountered various performance hiccups and glitches. This article details these issues affecting both platforms.
FFXVI PC Performance: A High-End Hardware Struggle
While fans eagerly awaited the PC release, promising 4K/60fps gameplay, even the mighty NVIDIA RTX 4090 struggles to maintain a consistent 60fps at native 4K with maximum settings, according to DSOGaming's John Papadopoulos.
However, a solution exists: enabling DLSS 3 Frame Generation with DLAA reportedly boosts frame rates above 80fps consistently. DLSS 3 leverages AI to generate extra frames, enhancing smoothness, while DLAA is an anti-aliasing technique improving image quality without significant performance loss.
Released on September 17th, the PC Complete Edition bundles the base game with "Echoes of the Fallen" and "The Rising Tide" expansions. Before launching, ensure your system meets the minimum or recommended specifications for optimal performance.
System Requirements:
Minimum Specs:
| 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 Specs:
| 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. |
