This page is for the 2019 remaster. For the original 2000 release, see Final Fantasy VIII. For the 2013 re-release, see Final Fantasy VIII (2013).
Key points
- Remaster of Final Fantasy VIII featuring updated character models.
- Chocobo World is not included. Its previously exclusive items can be obtained with Rinoa's Angelo Search ability.[1]
- Includes 7 "Cheats" and 3 "Boosts" for customizing the gameplay experience and difficulty.[2][3]
General information
- Official website
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- All versions require Steam DRM.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
System |
Native |
Notes |
OneDrive |
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Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. |
Steam Cloud |
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Video settings
In-game display and camera settings.
Native in-game Config menu settings. These settings are also available in the System Menu.
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Input settings
In-game keyboard remapping.
In-game controller remapping (Xbox icons).
In-game controller remapping (DualShock 4 icons).
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In-game control mapping (Keyboard).
Access with F9.
In-game control mapping (Xbox Controller).
Access with LT+RS.
In-game control mapping (DualShock 4).
Access with L2+R3.
Audio settings
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
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Sub |
Notes |
English |
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French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Japanese |
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Spanish |
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Issues fixed
System.InvalidOperationExceptions error message on launch
Update the video card's drivers[4]
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- For laptop, mobile, and all-in-one systems check the manufacturer's site first for customized drivers (if applicable).
- Otherwise, download and install the latest drivers from the appropriate site:
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Disable integrated or unused video cards[4]
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- Press ⊞ Win+R to open the Run dialog box.
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devmgmt.msc and press ↵ Enter or click OK to open the Device Manager.
- Double-click Display adapters to expand the list of video cards.
- Right-click on each video card not to be used and select Disable device. Choose Yes to confirm.
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Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
OpenGL |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware
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Middleware |
Notes |
Audio |
vgmstream |
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System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
7 SP1, 8.1, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core i3 2.2 GHz AMD A-Series 2.2 GHz |
Intel Core i5 2.8 GHz AMD A8-Series 3.1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) |
2 GB |
4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
Nvidia GeForce GT 730 AMD Radeon R7 240 OpenGL 3.3 compatible DirectX 11 compatible
| Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 AMD Radeon RX 470 |
Sound (audio device) |
DirectX compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References