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{{disambig|the 2019 remaster|the original 2000 release|[[Final Fantasy VIII]]|the 2013 re-release|[[Final Fantasy VIII (2013)]]}}
 
{{disambig|the 2019 remaster|the original 2000 release|[[Final Fantasy VIII]]|the 2013 re-release|[[Final Fantasy VIII (2013)]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Final Fantasy VIII Remastered logo.png
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|cover        = Final Fantasy VIII Remastered cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Square Enix|Original game}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Square Enix|Original game}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|final-fantasy-viii-remastered|79}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|final-fantasy-viii-remastered|79}}
 
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|None}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Continuous turn-based }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Continuous turn-based }}
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|official site= https://ffviiiremastered.square-enix-games.com/en-us
 
|official site= https://ffviiiremastered.square-enix-games.com/en-us
 
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|hltb        = 3524
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|strategywiki = Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
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|strategywiki = Final Fantasy VIII
 
|mobygames    = final-fantasy-viii-remastered
 
|mobygames    = final-fantasy-viii-remastered
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|wikipedia    = Final Fantasy VIII
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|wikipedia    = Final Fantasy VIII#Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
 
|winehq      = 125
 
|winehq      = 125
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
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{{ii}} ''[https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Chocobo_World Chocobo World]'' is not included. Its previously exclusive items can be obtained with Rinoa's '''Angelo Search''' ability.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.siliconera.com/2019/06/19/final-fantasy-viii-director-yoshinori-kitase-talks-about-the-remaster-and-original-development/|title=Final Fantasy VIII Director Yoshinori Kitase Talks About The Remaster And Original Development|date=2019-09-05|snippet=Chocobo World will not be included. The items you could only get from it will be available through Rinoa’s special ability.}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} ''[https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Chocobo_World Chocobo World]'' is not included. Its previously exclusive items can be obtained with Rinoa's '''Angelo Search''' ability.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.siliconera.com/2019/06/19/final-fantasy-viii-director-yoshinori-kitase-talks-about-the-remaster-and-original-development/|title=Final Fantasy VIII Director Yoshinori Kitase Talks About The Remaster And Original Development|date=2019-09-05|snippet=Chocobo World will not be included. The items you could only get from it will be available through Rinoa’s special ability.}}</ref>
 
{{++}} Includes the original PlayStation version's music, which was not included with the 2013 release.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2019/09/03/final-fantasy-8-remastered-pc-graphics/|title=Final Fantasy 8 Remastered is the best version yet, but it's far from perfect | Rock Paper Shotgun|date=2019-09-05|snippet=The Remastered version, on the other hand, has better default controls you can remap on the fly, the music is the exquisite gosh-darned original...}}</ref>
 
{{++}} Includes the original PlayStation version's music, which was not included with the 2013 release.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2019/09/03/final-fantasy-8-remastered-pc-graphics/|title=Final Fantasy 8 Remastered is the best version yet, but it's far from perfect | Rock Paper Shotgun|date=2019-09-05|snippet=The Remastered version, on the other hand, has better default controls you can remap on the fly, the music is the exquisite gosh-darned original...}}</ref>
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{{++}} Includes 7 "Cheats" and 3 "Boosts" for customizing the gameplay experience and difficulty.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-09-04}}</ref><ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1026680/FINAL_FANTASY_VIII__REMASTERED/?utm_source=PCGamingWiki&utm_medium=PCGamingWiki&utm_campaign=PCGamingWiki|title=FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on Steam|date=2019-09-04|snippet=...featuring multiple enhancements including additional options to customise your gameplay experience and difficulty...}}</ref>
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{{++}} Includes 7 "Cheats" and 3 "Boosts" for customizing the gameplay experience and difficulty.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-09-04}}</ref><ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1026680/FINAL_FANTASY_VIII__REMASTERED/|title=FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on Steam|date=2019-09-04|snippet=...featuring multiple enhancements including additional options to customise your gameplay experience and difficulty...}}</ref>
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{{--}} Graphics are 4:3 {{term|pillarboxed}} with slight {{term|windowboxing}}, and gameplay runs at 15-30 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-09-05}}</ref> Background graphics have been heavily blurred (although an HD background mod is available for Patreon backers and will be released publically later), and the 2013 version's '''Original Graphic Mode''' is not available.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2019/09/03/final-fantasy-8-remastered-pc-graphics/|title=Final Fantasy 8 Remastered is the best version yet, but it's far from perfect | Rock Paper Shotgun|date=2019-09-05}}</ref>
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{{--}} Graphics are 4:3 {{term|pillarboxed}} with slight {{term|windowboxing}}, and gameplay runs at 15-30 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-09-05}}</ref> Background graphics have been heavily blurred, and the 2013 version's '''Original Graphic Mode''' is not available.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2019/09/03/final-fantasy-8-remastered-pc-graphics/|title=Final Fantasy 8 Remastered is the best version yet, but it's far from perfect | Rock Paper Shotgun|date=2019-09-05}}</ref>
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2019-final-fantasy-8-remaster-analysis Digital Foundry analysis]
 
{{mm}} [https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2019-final-fantasy-8-remaster-analysis Digital Foundry analysis]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1026680/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1026680/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php Qhimm Final Fantasy Mod Forums]
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{{mm}} [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php Qhimm Final Fantasy Mod Forums]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability/row| GMG | final-fantasy-viii-remastered-pc | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | final-fantasy-viii-remastered-pc | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | final-fantasy-viii-remastered | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | final-fantasy-viii-remastered | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9p35dpln1jcn | Microsoft Store | {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9p35dpln1jcn | Microsoft Store | | | Windows}}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1026680 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1026680 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B07WVXX7L7 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
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==Essential improvements==
 
−
===Graphical enhancements===
 
−
{{ii}} Note: McindusMods, author of several of these mods, is creating an installer. If you wait, it will be released, making installing all of these mods more convenient.
 
−
 
−
* [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19840.0 Squall and Rinoa texture mod] - Updates Squall's and Rinoa's models so they resemble their original appearances more.
 
−
* [http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19238.0 SeeDRemastered UI] - Remastered UI.
 
−
* [http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19240.0 Tripod: Remastered] - Remastered Triple Triad.
 
−
* [http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19273.0 LunarCry: Remastered] - Remastered enemies.
 
−
* [http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19944.0 BattlefieldPack: Remastered] - Remastered battle fields.
 
−
* [https://www.patreon.com/mcindusmods ProjectAngelwingGP: Remastered] - Remastered fields using gigapixel. (Requires Patreon)
 
−
* [https://www.patreon.com/mcindusmods HorizonPack: Remastered] - Remastered world map. (Requires Patreon)
 
−
* [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19505.0 FMVs Upscaled + Color-adjusted (& EQed Audio) by KLITLIKA] - FMVs upgrade.
 
−
* [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=16327.0 Bad UV mapping patch]
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered\Steam\{{P|uid}}\}}
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Steam|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered\Steam\{{P|uid}}\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered\Steam\{{P|uid}}\game_data\user\saves\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered\Steam\{{P|uid}}\game_data\user\saves\}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} 60 save slots available (30 save slots divided between two folders).
 
{{ii}} 60 save slots available (30 save slots divided between two folders).
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
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|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
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|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
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|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
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|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
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|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
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|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
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|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
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|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               = false
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|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = false
 
|widescreen resolution      = false
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|widescreen resolution notes= 4:3 {{term|pillarboxed}} and slightly {{term|letterboxed}} ({{term|windowboxed}}).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-09-03|comment=Tested at 2560x1600 resolution.}}</ref>
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|widescreen resolution notes= 1.43:1 {{term|pillarboxed}} and slightly {{term|letterboxed}} ({{term|windowboxed}}).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-09-03|comment=Tested at 2560x1600 resolution.}}</ref>
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]], or off.
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]], or off.
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = false
 
|60 fps                    = false
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|60 fps notes              = Combat and FMVs are capped at 15 FPS, other gameplay is capped at 30 FPS, and menu screens are capped at 60 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-09-03|comment=Tested on 60 Hz display.}}</ref>
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|60 fps notes              = Combat and {{term|FMV}}s are capped at 15 FPS, other gameplay is capped at 30 FPS, and menu screens are capped at 60 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-09-03|comment=Tested on 60 Hz display.}}</ref>
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|dualshock 4              = true
 
|dualshock 4              = true
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Russian
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = n/a
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|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    = Fan translation by "ZOG", [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/final_fantasy_8_remastered/files/6707.html].
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|fan      = true
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
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}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Create the {{code|config.txt}} file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1026680/discussions/0/1633040337748854111/|title=Crash Before Launcher :: FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED General Discussions|date=2019-09-06}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Create the {{file|config.txt}} file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1026680/discussions/0/1633040337748854111/|title=Crash Before Launcher :: FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED General Discussions|date=2019-09-06}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Configuration_file.28s.29_location|Configuration file location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Configuration_file.28s.29_location|Configuration file location]].
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# If a file named {{code|config.txt}} does not exist in this location, right-click inside the folder, then select '''New''' > '''Text Document'''.
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# Name the new file {{code|config.txt}}.
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# Name the new file {{file|config.txt}}.
 
}}
 
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
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|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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|anticheat notes  =  
 
|anticheat notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
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 +
===Graphical Enhancement Mods===
 +
* [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19840.0 Squall and Rinoa texture mod] - Updates Squall's and Rinoa's models so they resemble their original appearances more.
 +
* [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19505.0 FMVs Upscaled + Color-adjusted (& EQed Audio) by KLITLIKA] - FMVs upgrade.
 +
* [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=16327.0 Bad UV mapping patch]
 +
* [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19238.0 SeeDRemastered UI] - Remastered UI.
 +
* [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19240.0 Tripod: Remastered] - Remastered Triple Triad.
 +
* [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19273.0 LunarCry: Remastered] - Remastered enemies.
 +
* [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=19944.0 BattlefieldPack: Remastered] - Remastered battle fields.
 +
* [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=17541.msg281360#msg281360 Project Angelwing] - Remastered backgrounds using Gigapixel AI (Older Version but free). [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=17541.msg283530#msg283530 Alpha fixes patch] (Install on top of it)
 +
* [https://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=15859.0 HorizonPack: Remastered] - Remastered world map.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minOS    = 7 SP1, 8.1, 10
 
|minOS    = 7 SP1, 8.1, 10
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i3 2.2 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i3 2.2 GHz
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|minCPU2  = AMD A-Series 2.2 GHz
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|minCPU2  = AMD A series 2.2 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 5 GB
 
|minHD    = 5 GB
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|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5 2.8 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5 2.8 GHz
−
|recCPU2  = AMD A8-Series 3.1 GHz
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|recCPU2  = AMD A8 series 3.1 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  

Latest revision as of 19:20, 1 January 2024

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).

Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered cover
Developers
Original game Square Enix
Remastered DotEmu
Remastered Access Games
Publishers
Square Enix
Release dates
Windows September 3, 2019
Reception
Metacritic 73
OpenCritic 81
IGDB 79
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Continuous turn-based
Perspectives Cinematic camera, Third-person, Top-down view
Controls Direct control, Menu-based
Genres JRPG, RPG
Vehicles Flight
Art styles Pre-rendered graphics
Themes Fantasy, Sci-fi
Series Final Fantasy
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Final Fantasy VIII Remastered on IGDB
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Final Fantasy VIII Remastered guide on StrategyWiki
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered on MobyGames
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered on Wikipedia
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⤏ Go to series page
Final Fantasy VII 1998
Final Fantasy VIII 2000
Final Fantasy XI 2003
Final Fantasy XIV Online 2010
Final Fantasy VII (2012) 2012
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn 2013
Final Fantasy VIII (2013) 2013
Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) 2014
Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) 2014
Final Fantasy XIII 2014
Final Fantasy XIII-2 2014
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years 2015
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD‎ 2015
Final Fantasy V 2015
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII 2015
Final Fantasy VI 2015
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Mobius Final Fantasy 2017
World of Final Fantasy 2017
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Mana (series)
Final Fantasy XV 2018
Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition 2018
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT 2019
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered 2019
Final Fantasy VII Windows Edition 2020
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster (series)
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade 2021
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin 2022
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion 2022
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis 2023
Final Fantasy XVI TBA

Key points

Remaster of Final Fantasy VIII featuring updated character models and additional graphics settings, compared to the 2013 release.
Chocobo World is not included. Its previously exclusive items can be obtained with Rinoa's Angelo Search ability.[1]
Includes the original PlayStation version's music, which was not included with the 2013 release.[2]
Includes 7 "Cheats" and 3 "Boosts" for customizing the gameplay experience and difficulty.[3][4]
Graphics are 4:3 pillarboxed with slight windowboxing, and gameplay runs at 15-30 FPS.[5] Background graphics have been heavily blurred, and the 2013 version's Original Graphic Mode is not available.[6]

General information

Digital Foundry analysis
Steam Community Discussions
Qhimm Final Fantasy Mod Forums

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Publisher website
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Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Windows
Steam
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Windows
Amazon.com (unavailable)
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Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Microsoft Store
Steam %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered\Steam\<user-id>\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1026680/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Microsoft Store
Steam %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered\Steam\<user-id>\game_data\user\saves\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1026680/pfx/[Note 1]
60 save slots available (30 save slots divided between two folders).

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

In-game display and camera settings.
In-game display and camera settings.
In-game game settings.
In-game game settings.
Native in-game Config menu settings. These settings are also available in the System Menu.
Native in-game Config menu settings. These settings are also available in the System Menu.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
1.43:1 pillarboxed and slightly letterboxed (windowboxed).[7]
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA, SMAA, or off.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Combat and FMVs are capped at 15 FPS, other gameplay is capped at 30 FPS, and menu screens are capped at 60 FPS.[8]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

  • Launcher settings.

Input

In-game keyboard remapping.
In-game keyboard remapping.
In-game controller remapping (Xbox icons).
In-game controller remapping (Xbox icons).
In-game controller remapping (DualShock 4 icons).
In-game controller remapping (DualShock 4 icons).

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
System Menu (Esc), Control Mapping (F9), and Boosts (F1, F2, F3) cannot be remapped.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse is not supported.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Launcher only.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
System Menu, Control Mapping, and Boosts cannot be remapped.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes Wired
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
[9]
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

  • 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

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, Music, Sound
Surround sound
Stereo[10]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Russian
Fan translation by "ZOG", [1].
Spanish

Issues fixed

System.InvalidOperationExceptions error message on launch

Update the video card's drivers[11]
  1. For laptop, mobile, and all-in-one systems check the manufacturer's site first for customized drivers (if applicable).
  2. Otherwise, download and install the latest drivers from the appropriate site:
Disable integrated or unused video cards[11]
  1. Press ⊞ Win+R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type devmgmt.msc and press ↵ Enter or click OK to open the Device Manager.
  3. Double-click Display adapters to expand the list of video cards.
  4. Right-click on each video card not to be used and select Disable device. Choose Yes to confirm.
Create the config.txt file[12]
  1. Go to the Configuration file location.
  2. If a file named config.txt does not exist in this location, right-click inside the folder, then select New > Text Document.
  3. Name the new file config.txt.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio vgmstream

Graphical Enhancement Mods

System requirements

Windows
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. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Final Fantasy VIII Director Yoshinori Kitase Talks About The Remaster And Original Development - last accessed on 2019-09-05
    "Chocobo World will not be included. The items you could only get from it will be available through Rinoa’s special ability."
  2. ↑ Final Fantasy 8 Remastered is the best version yet, but it's far from perfect - last accessed on 2019-09-05
    "The Remastered version, on the other hand, has better default controls you can remap on the fly, the music is the exquisite gosh-darned original..."
  3. ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-09-04
  4. ↑ FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED on Steam - last accessed on 2019-09-04
    "...featuring multiple enhancements including additional options to customise your gameplay experience and difficulty..."
  5. ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-09-05
  6. ↑ Final Fantasy 8 Remastered is the best version yet, but it's far from perfect - last accessed on 2019-09-05
  7. ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-09-03
    Tested at 2560x1600 resolution.
  8. ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-09-03
    Tested on 60 Hz display.
  9. ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-09-03
    Tested with wired Xbox 360 Controller.
  10. ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-09-03
    Tested with Special K.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 (FIXED) Error when launching - System.InvalidOperationExceptions :: FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED General Discussions - last accessed on 2019-09-04
  12. ↑ Crash Before Launcher :: FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED General Discussions - last accessed on 2019-09-06