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{{++}} Features support for 60 FPS gameplay, 21:9 aspect ratios, and multiple-monitor setups. | {{++}} Features support for 60 FPS gameplay, 21:9 aspect ratios, and multiple-monitor setups. | ||
{{++}} Exclusive to the PC version are boosters (developer-programmed built-in cheats) which maximize LP and gil, as well as the ability to play both New Game Plus and Minus without having to first finish the regular game. | {{++}} Exclusive to the PC version are boosters (developer-programmed built-in cheats) which maximize LP and gil, as well as the ability to play both New Game Plus and Minus without having to first finish the regular game. | ||
| − | {{++}} Received game patch to v1.0.4.0 on 24 April 2020 via Steam which adds new gameplay features from more recent ports of the game. | + | {{++}} Received game patch to v1.0.4.0 on 24 April 2020 via Steam which adds new gameplay features from more recent ports of the game and removed {{Removed DRM|Denuvo}}.<ref>https://steamdb.info/app/595520/history/?changeid=U:15947547</ref> |
| − | + | {{++}} Enabling Full Resolution Ambient Occlusion may have a significant performance drop on many GPUs.<ref>https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/final-fantasy-xii-the-zodiac-age-pc-performance-analysis/</ref> <ref>https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2018-final-fantasy-12-pc-analysis</ref> | |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 595520 | DRM-free | DRM-free when Steam is not installed or when steam_appid.txt is in directory containing any number. Steam AppID for this game is 595520.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/steam_games_you_can_play_without_the_steam_client/post1327 Steam games you can play without the Steam client :: GOG.com Community Discussions]</ref> | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 595520 | DRM-free | DRM-free when Steam is not installed or when steam_appid.txt is in directory containing any number. Steam AppID for this game is 595520.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/steam_games_you_can_play_without_the_steam_client/post1327 Steam games you can play without the Steam client :: GOG.com Community Discussions]</ref> | | Windows}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} The '''Day One Edition''', available only during February 1–8, 2018, also includes three audio tracks, an exclusive wallpaper, and a 20% discount. | {{ii}} The '''Day One Edition''', available only during February 1–8, 2018, also includes three audio tracks, an exclusive wallpaper, and a 20% discount. | ||
{{ii}} The '''Collector's Edition''' is a version that comes with a download code for the game, a steelbook containing the game's soundtrack, a set of five Judge-themed busts, and six art cards. | {{ii}} The '''Collector's Edition''' is a version that comes with a download code for the game, a steelbook containing the game's soundtrack, a set of five Judge-themed busts, and six art cards. | ||
| − | {{ii}} Complete version | + | {{ii}} Complete version feature differences between PC and other platforms as well as Steam patch history are available on the [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XII_version_differences Final Fantasy Wiki page]. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|antialiasing notes = Up to x16 [[MSAA]] plus [[FXAA]] or [[SMAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = Up to x16 [[MSAA]] plus [[FXAA]] or [[SMAA]]. | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
| − | |vsync notes = Choice of double | + | |vsync notes = Choice of double or triple buffering. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = In-game 30 FPS or 60 FPS limiter. | |60 fps notes = In-game 30 FPS or 60 FPS limiter. | ||
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = Partially working unlocker available [https://github.com/Drahsid/FFXIITZA-FPS-Unlocker FFXIITZA-FPS-Unlocker]. However the gamespeed is still tied to frame rates when above 60. The unlocker does not yet resolve this on any steam version. Does not work at all on the current version 1.04 (April 2020 Update). Extremely broken on | + | |120 fps notes = Partially working unlocker available [https://github.com/Drahsid/FFXIITZA-FPS-Unlocker FFXIITZA-FPS-Unlocker]. However the gamespeed is still tied to frame rates when above 60. The unlocker does not yet resolve this on any steam version. Does not work at all on the current version 1.04 (April 2020 Update). Extremely broken on v1.03 and quite buggy on prior versions. |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===Game runs at double speed=== | ===Game runs at double speed=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable VSync|ref=<ref name="vsync">[https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/7uk50w/final_fantasy_xii_the_zodiac_age_is_out_on_steam/dtlpobr/ FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE is out on steam !]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable VSync|ref=<ref name="vsync">[https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/7uk50w/final_fantasy_xii_the_zodiac_age_is_out_on_steam/dtlpobr/ FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE is out on steam !]</ref>|fix= | ||
| − | This issue | + | This issue may be caused by having a high refresh rate monitor. Disable Vsync in game. If the game crashes when disabling Vsync, go to <code>Documents\My Games\FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE\<number>\GameSetting.ini</code> and change <code>VSync=On</code> to <code>VSync=Off</code>}} |
{{Fixbox|description=Press F1|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Press F1|fix= | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set monitor to 60hz and/or disable G-Sync/Freesync|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set monitor to 60hz and/or disable G-Sync/Freesync|fix= | ||
| − | + | Performing these fixes has helped many users resolve this issue. | |
}} | }} | ||
===Crash on launch with "A fatal error has occured" (Windows 10)=== | ===Crash on launch with "A fatal error has occured" (Windows 10)=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} There are many potential issues causing this error, this | + | {{ii}} There are many potential issues causing this error, however this fixes one of them. |
{{Fixbox|description=Disable high entropy bottom-up ASLR|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable high entropy bottom-up ASLR|fix= | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 11 | + | |direct3d versions = 11 <ref>https://store.steampowered.com/app/595520/FINAL_FANTASY_XII_THE_ZODIAC_AGE/</ref> <ref>https://i.imgur.com/pF27Kna.png</ref> |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = 7 | + | |minOS = 7 x64 or later |
| − | |minCPU = Intel Pentium G3260 | + | |minCPU = Dual-core Intel Pentium G3260 3.3 GHz |
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|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 50 GB | |minHD = 50 GB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 | ||
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|minVRAM = 2 GB | |minVRAM = 2 GB | ||
| − | |minDX = 11 | + | |minDX = 11 <ref>https://store.steampowered.com/app/595520/FINAL_FANTASY_XII_THE_ZODIAC_AGE/</ref> <ref>https://i.imgur.com/pF27Kna.png</ref> |
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 7 x64 or later |
| − | |recCPU = Intel Core i5-4460 | + | |recCPU = Quad-core Intel Core i5-4460 3.2 GHz |
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|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recHD = 70 GB | |recHD = 70 GB | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 | ||
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|recVRAM = 4 GB | |recVRAM = 4 GB | ||
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|notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit Windows OS and compatible hardware/drivers are required. | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit Windows OS and compatible hardware/drivers are required. | ||
Revision as of 21:45, 17 May 2021
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Virtuos | |
| Square Enix | |
| Publishers | |
| Square Enix | |
| Engines | |
| PhyreEngine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 1, 2018 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 83 |
| OpenCritic | 85 |
| IGDB | 88 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Continuous turn-based |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control, Menu-based |
| Genres | JRPG, RPG |
| Themes | Fantasy, Piracy |
| Series | Final Fantasy |
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Key points
- Based on the International Zodiac Job System version of Final Fantasy XII, which overhauled the original game's character-development system and added numerous quality-of-life improvements.
- Features support for 60 FPS gameplay, 21:9 aspect ratios, and multiple-monitor setups.
- Exclusive to the PC version are boosters (developer-programmed built-in cheats) which maximize LP and gil, as well as the ability to play both New Game Plus and Minus without having to first finish the regular game.
- Received game patch to v1.0.4.0 on 24 April 2020 via Steam which adds new gameplay features from more recent ports of the game and removed Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.[1]
- Enabling Full Resolution Ambient Occlusion may have a significant performance drop on many GPUs.[2] [3]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | |
Collector's Edition also available. | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. | |
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| Steam | |
DRM-free when Steam is not installed or when steam_appid.txt is in directory containing any number. Steam AppID for this game is 595520.[4] | |
Version differences
- The Day One Edition, available only during February 1–8, 2018, also includes three audio tracks, an exclusive wallpaper, and a 20% discount.
- The Collector's Edition is a version that comes with a download code for the game, a steelbook containing the game's soundtrack, a set of five Judge-themed busts, and six art cards.
- Complete version feature differences between PC and other platforms as well as Steam patch history are available on the Final Fantasy Wiki page.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/595520/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/595520/pfx/[Note 1] |
- 199 save slots available.
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
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 4:3 and 16:10 aspect ratios are letterboxed. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Default FOV is 45°.[5] Use Daedalus TZA FOV Changer Utility (no external dependencies required) or FF12 FOV Changer (requires FF12 LUA Loader module). | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to x16 MSAA plus FXAA or SMAA. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Choice of double or triple buffering. | ||
| 60 FPS | In-game 30 FPS or 60 FPS limiter. | ||
| 120+ FPS | Partially working unlocker available FFXIITZA-FPS-Unlocker. However the gamespeed is still tied to frame rates when above 60. The unlocker does not yet resolve this on any steam version. Does not work at all on the current version 1.04 (April 2020 Update). Extremely broken on v1.03 and quite buggy on prior versions. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Keyboard settings. Some commands can be bound to up to three different keys, while others can only be bound to one.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Full keyboard remapping. | |
| Mouse acceleration | Follows windows settings. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | Six settings for both X/Y axis. | |
| Mouse input in menus | No cursor in menus, However can use mousewheel up/down, WASD and Left/Right clicks by default to navigate. Arrows only control panning in license board. | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | Optional config tool must be used with mouse. | |
| Controller remapping | Can swap config/back buttons between A/B or X/O. Defaults to B or O for confirm and A or X for cancel. | |
| Controller sensitivity | Mouse sensitivity settings affect 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 | ||
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | Changes dynamically as soon as input is detected. | |
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | No vibration on DualShock 4.[citation needed] | |
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, sound effects and voice sliders. | |
| Surround sound | 4.0/6.0 - No center channel/LFE handled by soundcard. Otherwise good 3D positional surround sound. FMVs are proper 5.1. | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Game pauses when not focused. If it doesn't pause (e.g. some cutscenes), sound is not muted. Auto-Pause can be disabled via modding. Mute on lost can be always forced via Special K. |
- Music can be toggled between the PS2 original in-game BGM, PS2 original soundtrack, and new re-orchestrated BGM.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | Fan translation. Download here. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation. Download here. | |||
| Russian | Fan translation. Download here. | |||
| Spanish |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age. | ||
Issues fixed
Game runs at double speed
| Disable VSync[6] |
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This issue may be caused by having a high refresh rate monitor. Disable Vsync in game. If the game crashes when disabling Vsync, go to |
| Press F1 |
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The game has an option to run at different speeds by pressing the F1-F3 keys. Press F1 to return to default speed. |
| Set monitor to 60hz and/or disable G-Sync/Freesync |
|---|
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Performing these fixes has helped many users resolve this issue. |
Crash on launch with "A fatal error has occured" (Windows 10)
- There are many potential issues causing this error, however this fixes one of them.
| Disable high entropy bottom-up ASLR |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
FFXIITZA-FPS-Unlocker
- Unlocks framerate beyond 60 fps.
- Custom in-game speed multiplier.
- FOV customization
- Gamma customization
Note: No support for the latest Steam version 1.0.4.0 as of 24 April 2020.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7 x64 or later | 7 x64 or later |
| Processor (CPU) | Dual-core Intel Pentium G3260 3.3 GHz | Quad-core Intel Core i5-4460 3.2 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 GB | 70 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 [9] [10] compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 4 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit Windows OS and compatible hardware/drivers are required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/595520/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (595520) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ https://steamdb.info/app/595520/history/?changeid=U:15947547
- ↑ https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/final-fantasy-xii-the-zodiac-age-pc-performance-analysis/
- ↑ https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2018-final-fantasy-12-pc-analysis
- ↑ Steam games you can play without the Steam client :: GOG.com Community Discussions
- ↑ Custom FOV by default · Issue #10 · Drahsid/FFXIITZA-FPS-Unlocker
- ↑ FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE is out on steam !
- ↑ https://store.steampowered.com/app/595520/FINAL_FANTASY_XII_THE_ZODIAC_AGE/
- ↑ https://i.imgur.com/pF27Kna.png
- ↑ https://store.steampowered.com/app/595520/FINAL_FANTASY_XII_THE_ZODIAC_AGE/
- ↑ https://i.imgur.com/pF27Kna.png
