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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Final Fantasy XIII - cover.jpg | |cover = Final Fantasy XIII - cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Square Enix}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Square Enix}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Virtuos|Microsoft Store Launcher}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 9, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 9, 2014}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|final-fantasy-xiii|65}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|final-fantasy-xiii|81}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Continuous turn-based}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Menu-based}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | JRPG, RPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Final Fantasy }} | ||
|steam appid = 292120 | |steam appid = 292120 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 3532 | ||
|strategywiki = Final Fantasy XIII | |strategywiki = Final Fantasy XIII | ||
+ | |mobygames = final-fantasy-xiii | ||
|wikipedia = Final Fantasy XIII | |wikipedia = Final Fantasy XIII | ||
|winehq = 16399 | |winehq = 16399 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | + | |introduction = '''''Final Fantasy XIII''''' is a {{Glossary:JRPG}} developed and published by [[:Company:Square Enix|Square Enix]] that released on PC in 2014. | |
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− | + | |release history = Originally released in 2009 on the PS3 and Xbox 360, the game offers radical changes of gameplay compared to past titles, such as the streamlining of elements like exploration and combat. The PC version also offers the previously Japanese-exclusive easy mode. | |
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− | + | |current state = The game has some visual glitches on resolutions higher than 720p, but unofficial fixes could help alleviate the problem. Originally designed for the PlayStation 3's Cell processor, this port incorrectly processes all game logic on a single thread rather than the multitasking used for the PS3. The engine's resource management could also be broken, leaving the CPU and GPU to be underutilized.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/292140/discussions/0/619573787390705289/#c619574421240143978|title=FFXIII Series Outside Developer POV|date=May 2023}}</ref> [[#Modifications|Modifications]] could also alleviate the subpar reencoding of the Full Motion Videos from the PS3 version. | |
− | + | }} | |
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| retail | | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| publisher | https://eu.store.square-enix-games.com/final-fantasy-xiii---digital | Steam | European store | | Windows }} | |
{{Availability/row| GMG | final-fantasy-xiii | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | final-fantasy-xiii | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | final-fantasy-xiii | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | final-fantasy-xiii | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9mtv87hfmf43 | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} |
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 292120 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 292120 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00NWY0DYE | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/281421/final-fantasy-xiii-steam | Steam | North American store | | Windows |unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2673-1 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | |
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Windows Store version has a different build of the game featuring a new launcher along with the addition of a "Quit Game" option, added to the game's party menu and pause menu screens. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | + | ===[https://github.com/rebtd7/FF13Fix FF13Fix]=== | |
− | + | {{++}} A mod that fixes low frame rates on capable machines and uncaps it. It also fixes the text on enemy scans and restores vibration support. | |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
+ | {{ii}} All in-game configurations are stored directly in the saved game data. Changes made while in the title screen are not preserved after loading a saved game. | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\setup.xml}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\setup.xml}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Square Enix\FFXIII\MS\config.json}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The ''Steam'' folder is used when Steam Cloud is enabled; otherwise, the ''Windows'' folder is used.<ref name=saveloc>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613939294238435509/ Steam Forums - Lost Save Games or Saves from other sources]</ref> | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\SquareEnix\FinalFantasyXIII\save\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\SquareEnix\FinalFantasyXIII\save\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{P|localappdata}}\Packages\39EA002F.FFXIII_n746a19ndrrjg\SystemAppData\wgs\{{P|uid}}\}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/292120/remote/}} | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/292120/remote/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = Up to 100 save files (29.3 MB) can be synced. | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = true | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|FFXIII Launcher.png|Launcher options in ROW version.}} | {{Image|FFXIII Launcher.png|Launcher options in ROW version.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|FF13video.jpg|In-game options in ROW version.}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2017-final-fantasy-xiii-ultrawide-fix/ Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix] to force any screen resolution. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
− | |multimonitor notes = Pillarboxed 16:9.<ref name="pillarboxed">[ | + | |multimonitor notes = {{term|Pillarboxed}} 16:9.<ref name="pillarboxed">[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=155180#p155180 View topic - Final Fantasy XIII | WSGF]</ref> Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2017-final-fantasy-xiii-ultrawide-fix/ Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix]. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Pillarboxed 16:9.<ref name="pillarboxed"/> | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Pillarboxed}} 16:9.<ref name="pillarboxed"/> Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2017-final-fantasy-xiii-ultrawide-fix/ Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix]. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2017-final-fantasy-xiii-ultrawide-fix/ Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Set in launcher or see [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
− | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]] for triple buffering. See also [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Uncapped frame rate causes facial animation bugs during in-game cutscenes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/rebtd7/FF13Fix#uncaps-the-frame-rate-optional|title=rebtd7/FF13Fix: Performance and bug fixes for the PC versions of FF13 and FF13-2|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===[[Glossary: | + | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Force windowed mode|fix= |
+ | # Install [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]. | ||
+ | # Open <code>FF13Fix.ini</code>. | ||
+ | # Change <code>ForceWindowedMode = false</code> to <code>ForceWindowedMode = true</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Force borderless mode|fix= | ||
+ | # Install [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]. | ||
+ | # Open <code>FF13Fix.ini</code>. | ||
+ | # Change <code>Borderless = false</code> to <code>Borderless = true</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical Sync (Vsync)]]=== |
− | {{Image| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Force Vsync off|fix= |
− | {{Input | + | # Install [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]. |
+ | # Open <code>FF13Fix.ini</code>. | ||
+ | # Change <code>PresentationInterval = 1</code> to <code>PresentationInterval = -1</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|FFXIII_Gamepad.png|The menu section of Keyboard Settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|FFXIII_Keyboard.png|The menu section of Gamepad Controls.}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Movement and camera orientation keys are not remappable.<ref name="manual">[https://store.steampowered.com/manual/292120 Game's manual on Steam]</ref> |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
− | |mouse menu notes = Can confirm with the left button and cancel with the right button | + | |mouse menu notes = Can confirm with the left button and cancel with the right button, but it may require alt-tabbing first. |
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = Launcher needs mouse or keyboard. Cannot exit the game normally using the controller. | |full controller notes = Launcher needs mouse or keyboard. Cannot exit the game normally using the controller. | ||
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = |
|controller sensitivity = true | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= X-axis inversion also available | |invert controller y-axis notes= X-axis inversion also available | ||
− | |button prompts = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | |button prompts notes = | + | |xinput controllers notes = Only through DirectInput. |
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
− | |controller hotplug notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = Game uses gray themed Xbox prompts. Use [https://mega.nz/file/65gXWKBB#FoweChRFCiOBTNpShGK929BwOUarGCVUEp-2VLBUkLQ this mod] for colored Xbox 360 prompts. |
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
− | |haptic feedback notes = | + | |impulse triggers notes = |
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |dualshock 4 = hackable |
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = BT support through DS4Windows or Steam input. | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = hackable | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = Use [https://mega.nz/file/65gXWKBB#FoweChRFCiOBTNpShGK929BwOUarGCVUEp-2VLBUkLQ this mod]. | ||
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = false | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = true | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = No rebinding. | ||
+ | |other button prompts = false | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |button prompts = | ||
+ | |button prompts notes = | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = true | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = Has to be disabled for Haptic feedback through FF13Fix | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = hackable | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = Can be modded back using [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]. | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = true | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
− | |steam input api = | + | |steam input api = false |
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
− | | | + | |steam hook input = true |
− | | | + | |steam hook input notes = |
+ | |steam input presets = false | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = false | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = false | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ==Audio== | |
− | + | {{Audio | |
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− | ==Audio | ||
− | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = Up to 5.1. No in-game option. | |surround sound notes = Up to 5.1. No in-game option. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Loses focus by minimizing in windowed mode. | |mute on focus lost notes = Loses focus by minimizing in windowed mode. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = Worldwide (audio not available in Asia) | + | |notes = Worldwide (audio not available in Asia). |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Traditional Chinese | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = Asia only | + | |notes = Asia only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://www.rk-translations.cz/download.php #1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = Not available in Asia | + | |notes = Not available in Asia. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = Not available in Asia | + | |notes = Not available in Asia. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = Not available in Asia | + | |notes = Not available in Asia. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = Worldwide (UI and subtitles only available in Asia) | + | |notes = Worldwide (UI and subtitles only available in Asia). |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Korean | |language = Korean | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = Asia only | + | |notes = Asia only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by [https://mega.nz/folder/vgQxgY4a#FJHTa-PS4aWgqR7GruvOuw/file/qwxUkT5Y Tribo Gamer] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | + | |fan = true | |
− | |fan = | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/final-fantasy-13/ download]. |
− | | | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = [https://ffrtt.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=221 Fan translation by «FFRTT.ru»]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = Not available in Asia | + | |notes = Not available in Asia. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
− | === | + | ===Shadow rendering imperfections=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Image|FF13shadows.png|In-game shadow issues highlight}} |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Shadow rendering is slightly different compared to the console versions. At lower shadow resolutions, shadows appear pixelated and jagged at the edges while at higher shadow resolutions, the shadows do not look pixelated and the jagged edges are gone, but the shadows start to look hard and dense. |
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− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | ==Issues fixed== |
− | {{ | + | ===Game crashes=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Allow game to access more than 2GB of RAM|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/rebtd7/FF13Fix?tab=readme-ov-file#usage-with-the-4gb-large-address-aware-patch-recommended Usage with the 4GB Large Address Aware patch]</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Create a copy of the unpatched {{file|ffxiiiimg.exe}} to {{folder|FINAL FANTASY XIII\white_data\prog\win\bin}}. | |
− | + | # Rename it to {{file|untouched.exe}}. This is not optional. There must be an unmodified executable named {{file|untouched.exe}} in the bin folder. | |
+ | # Patch the original {{file|ffxiiiimg.exe}} using [https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371 4 GB patcher]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | |
− | + | ===Controller vibration doesn't work=== | |
+ | {{ii}} The game lacks the controller vibration support found in the console versions entirely. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This fix is incompatible with the Windows Store version of the game. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/rebtd7/FF13Fix/releases/tag/1.4.0|title=Release FF13Fix 1.4.0 · rebtd7/FF13Fix|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | + | ===Xbox One Controller bug in menus=== | |
− | + | {{ii}} This issue seems to happen when using the controller in wireless mode. | |
− | + | {{ii}} This issue does not occur in the new Windows Store version of the game. | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/d-b/final-fantasy-fixer/releases Final Fantasy XIII Fixer]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/451848855027024475/|title=Fix: Xbox One controller in menus :: FINAL FANTASY XIII General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | + | {{ii}} Run the utility before and alongside the game each time it is launched. This may be incompatible with [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]. | |
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | |
− | + | ===Missing effects at resolutions higher than 1280x720=== | |
+ | {{ii}} Display resolutions other than 1280x720 can cause certain text boxes to not render properly. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Windows Store version of the game has this issue when the game is set to run in a resolution higher than 1920x1080. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}}This fix is incompatible with the Windows Store version of the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | |
− | + | ===Right analog stick doesn't move the camera and wrong controller bindings=== | |
+ | {{ii}} The right analog stick doesn't move the camera, or other button assignments/bindings are completely wrong. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Steam Input for the game.|fix= | ||
+ | # Right click on the game in the Steam Library. | ||
+ | # Properties > Controller. | ||
+ | # In the "Override for Final Fantasy XIII" drop down menu, select "Enable Steam Input"}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Inconsistent 60 FPS=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} While there are several workarounds and fixes for inconsistent FPS (an issue not entirely unique to the PC port<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-final-fantasy-xiii-face-off Face-Off: Final Fantasy XIII | Eurogamer]</ref><ref>[http://imagequalitymatters.blogspot.com/2010/03/tech-analysis-final-fantasy-xiii-ps3-vs.html Tech Analysis: Final Fantasy XIII (PS3 vs 360) | IQGamer]</ref>), this may be due to issues within the game engine itself.<ref>[https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=909620&page=32 Durante Presents: FFXIII resolution unlocking (GeDoSaTo plugin) released - pre-alpha : Page 32 | NeoGAF]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=134866627&postcount=5903|title=NeoGAF Forums - Knurek on resource usage vs. FPS problems|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game also uses a custom frame rate pacer that locks the frame rate to refresh rate intervals similarly to Vertical Sync, but much more aggressively.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.eu.square-enix.com/showthread.php?t=149223&p=2096444#post2096444|title=Square Enix forums - Frame rate pacer pros/cons|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Windows Store version mitigates this issue to an extent, but the framerate is still inconsistent in certain sections of the game. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]] to immensely improve the frame rate|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}}This fix is incompatible with the Windows Store version of the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off the mini-map in-game|fix=This isn't required to be done for the Windows Store version. |
− | This | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | ===Constant stuttering in game=== |
− | + | {{ii}}This issue is caused by the game's controller hot plugging function constantly searching if a controller is connected or not and timing out if it doesn't detect a controller, thereby causing the stutters. It fires an event every one second. | |
+ | {{ii}}The issue has been fixed in the Windows Store version. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
− | + | ===Macroblocking-like artifacts on character hair=== | |
+ | {{ii}} This is a bug that can occur on pre-Pascal Nvidia cards causing small black square artifacts to keep flashing on the character's hair. | ||
+ | {{fixbox|description= Use anti aliasing fix from Nvidia Profile Inspector<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4936011&postcount=2444|title=Guru3D Forums - Final Fantasy XIII anti-aliasing Guide|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download Nvidia Profile inspector from [https://github.com/Orbmu2k/nvidiaProfileInspector/releases here]. | ||
+ | # Select Final Fantasy XIII from the Profiles drop down list. | ||
+ | # Under "1 - Compatibility" section (top of the profile) set the <code>Anti-aliasing fix</code> option to <code>on</code> | ||
+ | # Hit Apply on the top right corner and close the inspector. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Abnormal eyelashes and hair=== |
− | {{Image| | + | {{Image|Final Fantasy XIII eyeliner.png|When antialiasing is completely disabled through system drivers or external programs, features such as eyelashes and hair display abnormally.}} |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} MSAA is required for proper alpha-to-coverage on hair and eyelashes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=133913723&postcount=1362|title=Durante on MSAA for alpha-to-coverage|date=May 2023}}</ref> On certain PC's the option is disabled from the driver side, resulting in this bug. |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description= Ensure Anti-aliasing mode is not disabled or set to Override in the control panel|fix= |
− | + | '''For Nvidia Cards''' | |
+ | # Open the Nvidia Control Panel. | ||
+ | # In the Program settings Tab, add the exe file of the game which is named <code>ffxiiiimg.exe</code> from the drop down list in the center. | ||
+ | # Set the Anti aliasing mode option to <code>Application Controlled</code> if it was previously set to <code>Off</code> or <code>Override application setting</code> from the set of drop down options below. | ||
+ | # Hit apply, and close the control panel. | ||
+ | '''For AMD Cards''' | ||
+ | # Open the AMD Radeon Settings | ||
+ | # Select the Global settings tab and here in this section, set the Anti-aliasing mode option to <code>Use Application settings</code> from the set of drop down options below. | ||
+ | # Close the Radeon settings panel | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | ===Game uses incorrect refresh rate=== | |
+ | {{ii}} By default the game forces a 60 Hz refresh rate in full screen mode. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Edit <code>FF13Fix.ini</code> to specify a custom refresh rate. | ||
+ | {{ii}}This fix is incompatible with the Windows Store version of the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | === | + | ===Pixelated screen bug when using 2560x1440 resolution=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} 2560x1440 resolution breaks the game, making it look more pixelated than it should.<ref>[[:File:Final_Fantasy_XIII_1440p_glitch.png|1440p glitch highlight (Image is 200% the original size so that the glitch is more noticeable)]]</ref> |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}}This fix is incompatible with the Windows Store version of the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Mouse cursor stays on screen=== |
− | {{ii}} The | + | {{ii}} The mouse cursor may appear on program launch and will not disappear.<ref name="cursor">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/611698195157439896/ Steam Forums :: Is the mouse cursor suppose be on screen?]</ref> |
+ | {{ii}}This fix is incompatible with the Windows Store version of the game. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use FF13Fix|fix= | ||
+ | # Install [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]. | ||
+ | # Open <code>FF13Fix.ini</code>. | ||
+ | # Change <code>HideCursor = false</code> to <code>HideCursor = true</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Game crashing on Chapter 8: City of Dreams (Nautilus)=== |
− | {{ii}} The game | + | {{ii}} The game crashes on certain resolutions when it begins playing the first cutscene in Nautilus. |
− | + | {{ii}}Here is a list of resolutions on which the crash occurs: | |
− | {{ii}} | + | * 1366x768 |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | * 1600x1050 |
− | + | * 2036x1273 | |
− | + | * 2103x1183 | |
− | + | * 2351x1323 | |
+ | * 2715x1527 | ||
+ | * 3325x1871 | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change the resolution temporarily to a lower supported one|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/619574421379414405/|title= Chapter 8 - Force close/bug|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Set the game to run at a different screen resolution that is not mentioned in the above list of resolutions from the game launcher. | ||
+ | # Play through the area where the crash occurs and watch the cutscene. | ||
+ | # Save and close the game. Change back to the previous resolution and continue playing. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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===Launcher doesn't launch=== | ===Launcher doesn't launch=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Bypass the launcher and run the program directly|ref=<ref name="launcher">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693110095991/ Steam forums - Launcher has stopped working]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Bypass the launcher and run the program directly|ref=<ref name="launcher">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693110095991/ Steam forums - Launcher has stopped working]</ref>|fix= | ||
Run <code>{{p|game}}\white_data\prog\win\bin\ffxiiiimg.exe</code> with the desired [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]:<ref name="cmdline"/> | Run <code>{{p|game}}\white_data\prog\win\bin\ffxiiiimg.exe</code> with the desired [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]:<ref name="cmdline"/> | ||
− | *<code>- | + | *<code>-Width=1920</code> and <code>-Height=1080</code> controls the width and height of the display resolution. |
− | *<code>- | + | *<code>-Shadow=512</code> controls the shadow resolution (512, 1024, 2048, 4096, or 8192). |
− | *<code>- | + | *<code>-Msaa=4</code> controls the [[MSAA]] amount (2, 4, 8, or 16). |
− | *<code>- | + | *<code>-FullScreenMode=Force</code> runs in full screen mode. <code>-Fullscreen=window-mode</code> forces windowed mode. |
− | *<code>- | + | *<code>-VoiceJPMode</code> runs the game with Japanese audio. Without this setting, the game has English audio instead. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[https://www.nexusmods.com/finalfantasy13/mods/6 Use Final Fantasy XIII Combined Custom Launcher]|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}}Use it instead of the official launcher. It also provides more options (e.g. more Windowed mode resolutions) | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Could not secure sufficient VRAM=== | ===Could not secure sufficient VRAM=== | ||
{{ii}} This issue occurs when launching the game due to the inability to allocate the required VRAM.<ref name=vram>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693106884536/ Steam forums - Could not secure sufficient VRAM when booting the game]</ref> | {{ii}} This issue occurs when launching the game due to the inability to allocate the required VRAM.<ref name=vram>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693106884536/ Steam forums - Could not secure sufficient VRAM when booting the game]</ref> | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} This error seems to occur if the game is launched with high graphics quality settings, 4 GB Patch applied, and the computer doesn't have enough system RAM to be able to handle the game.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Stormshadow429|date=2022-12-03|comment=I am using an iGPU to run the game, I have only 128 MB of VRAM and it is way lower than the system requirement yet I am able to run the game smoothly, this is definitely likely because I have MSAA set to x4, Resolution set to 1280x720, and Shadow Resolution set to 1024x1024 with 8 GB system RAM, which means my graphics quality settings are low.}}</ref> |
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{{Fixbox|description=Assign more RAM to the GPU|ref=<ref name=vram/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Assign more RAM to the GPU|ref=<ref name=vram/>|fix= | ||
This is a method for just one particular setup. Other setups may vary. | This is a method for just one particular setup. Other setups may vary. | ||
− | #Restart and enter the BIOS configuration when starting up, typically by pressing one of the F1-F12 or DEL keys. | + | #Restart and enter the BIOS configuration when starting up, typically by pressing one of the F1 - F12 or DEL keys. |
− | #Under "Peripherals" then "GFX Configs" ensure | + | #Under "Peripherals" then "GFX Configs" ensure that "Graphic Interface" is set to "Force". |
− | #An option to assign RAM should appear. Select | + | #An option to assign RAM should appear. Select a sufficiently higher value from the list such as 512 MB. |
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{{ii}} Symptoms of this issue include continuous cursor cycling through menu entries as if the user was pressing a directional button. | {{ii}} Symptoms of this issue include continuous cursor cycling through menu entries as if the user was pressing a directional button. | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable offending HIDs in Device Manager<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/620700960416520877/|title=Steam Forums - Game starts scrolling through all menu options randomly|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable offending HIDs in Device Manager | + | Go into Device Manager and start disabling Human Interface Devices (HIDs) one by one until the one is causing the issue is found. It's been reported that redundant HID-compliant gaming controllers are usually the issue, often created by third party accessories such as DolphinBar. |
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===Crashes when saving=== | ===Crashes when saving=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The game can crash when saving with Steam Cloud synchronization active. This can also result in corrupted save files. | + | {{ii}} The game can crash on certain configs when saving with Steam Cloud synchronization active. This can also result in corrupted save files. |
− | + | {{ii}} This issue does not occur in the Windows Store version of the game. | |
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Cloud synchronization for the game|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Cloud synchronization for the game|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | #Right-click the game in | + | #Right-click the game in the Steam library and select "Properties". |
#Uncheck/deselect "Enable Steam Cloud synchronization for FINAL FANTASY XIII" under "Steam Cloud" in the "Updates" tab. | #Uncheck/deselect "Enable Steam Cloud synchronization for FINAL FANTASY XIII" under "Steam Cloud" in the "Updates" tab. | ||
− | # | + | #Copy the saved data from Steam Cloud to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\SquareEnix\FinalFantasyXIII\save\</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
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|cutscenes = Bink Video | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
− | |cutscenes notes = | + | |cutscenes notes = Out-of-engine and few in engine cutscenes. |
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Remove unused pre-rendered cutscenes to free up space=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game features dual audio for the ROW release and has a separate pre-rendered cutscenes for both audio languages. Removing these cutscene files for either of the audio languages frees about 20 GB of space.<ref name=fmvcut>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=324566956 How to cut down game size to 29GB]</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} Verification and updating by Steam will redownload the files.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693118265183/#c613938693119776892 Square_Jason on Steam forums on deleting cutscenes]: "FYI/Note - if the game is verified at any stage the files WILL redownload."</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Remove English or Japanese cutscene files|ref=<ref name=fmvcut/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}/white_data/movie/</code> | ||
+ | # Arrange list by file size making biggest files to show up first. Ignore the 1KB files. | ||
+ | #* To remove the Japanese cutscenes, delete the 18 files ''without'' the <code>us</code> suffix. | ||
+ | #* To remove the English cutscenes, delete the 18 files ''with'' the <code>us</code> suffix. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Swap confirm and cancel buttons=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/13xforever/ff13-launcher-patcher/releases/latest ff13-launcher-patcher]|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Not needed for the Asian version. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use <code>-decidebuttonreverse</code> [[command line argument]]|ref=<ref name=cmdline>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693106951345/ Some starting options for ffxiiiimg.exe]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} With it enabled, B is the confirm button and A is the cancel button. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} None of the mods are compatible with the Windows Store version | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Graphical==== | ||
+ | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/finalfantasy13/mods/17 The FF XIII HD Project] Replaces many background textures with high-quality HD recreations. | ||
+ | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/finalfantasy13/mods/11 HD Models Plus] Replaces all character models and textures with high-quality assets | ||
+ | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/finalfantasy13/mods/18 FF XIII HD Full Motion Videos] Replaces the heavily compressed PC port's 720p FMVs with higher-quality FMVs upscaled to 1080p | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Audio==== | ||
+ | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/finalfantasy13/mods/21 Higher quality cutscene audio (EN and JP)] Restores the PS3 audio quality of the FMVs | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|recaudio = DirectX 11 compatible | |recaudio = DirectX 11 compatible | ||
− | |recother = XInput controller (map DirectInput controllers using drivers)<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MetalPlateMage|date=7 August 2015|comment=System requirements recommend an XInput controller but this game does not use XInput drivers. See [ | + | |recother = XInput controller (map DirectInput controllers using drivers)<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MetalPlateMage|date=7 August 2015|comment=System requirements recommend an XInput controller but this game does not use XInput drivers. See [https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=134555540&postcount=5749 NeoGAF Forums - Knurek on FFXIII not using xinput.dll].}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 19:21, 20 September 2024
Developers | |
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Square Enix | |
Microsoft Store Launcher | Virtuos |
Engines | |
Crystal Tools | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 9, 2014 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 65 |
IGDB | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Continuous turn-based |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control, Menu-based |
Genres | JRPG, RPG |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Final Fantasy |
Final Fantasy XIII is a JRPG developed and published by Square Enix that released on PC in 2014.
Originally released in 2009 on the PS3 and Xbox 360, the game offers radical changes of gameplay compared to past titles, such as the streamlining of elements like exploration and combat. The PC version also offers the previously Japanese-exclusive easy mode.
The game has some visual glitches on resolutions higher than 720p, but unofficial fixes could help alleviate the problem. Originally designed for the PlayStation 3's Cell processor, this port incorrectly processes all game logic on a single thread rather than the multitasking used for the PS3. The engine's resource management could also be broken, leaving the CPU and GPU to be underutilized.[1] Modifications could also alleviate the subpar reencoding of the Full Motion Videos from the PS3 version.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Publisher website | European store | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
Publisher website (unavailable) | North American store | |||
(unavailable) |
Version differences
- The Windows Store version has a different build of the game featuring a new launcher along with the addition of a "Quit Game" option, added to the game's party menu and pause menu screens.
Essential improvements
FF13Fix
- A mod that fixes low frame rates on capable machines and uncaps it. It also fixes the text on enemy scans and restores vibration support.
Game data
- All in-game configurations are stored directly in the saved game data. Changes made while in the title screen are not preserved after loading a saved game.
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\setup.xml[Note 1] |
Microsoft Store | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Square Enix\FFXIII\MS\config.json |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292120/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
- The Steam folder is used when Steam Cloud is enabled; otherwise, the Windows folder is used.[2]
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\SquareEnix\FinalFantasyXIII\save\ |
Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\39EA002F.FFXIII_n746a19ndrrjg\SystemAppData\wgs\<user-id>\ |
Steam | <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/292120/remote/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292120/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Up to 100 save files (29.3 MB) can be synced. | |
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Use Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix to force any screen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | Pillarboxed 16:9.[3] Use Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Pillarboxed 16:9.[3] Use Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix. | ||
Windowed | Set in launcher or see Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use FF13Fix for triple buffering. See also Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. | ||
120+ FPS | Uncapped frame rate causes facial animation bugs during in-game cutscenes.[4] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Force windowed mode |
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Force borderless mode |
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Vertical Sync (Vsync)
Force Vsync off |
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Input
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Remapping | Movement and camera orientation keys are not remappable.[5] | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Can confirm with the left button and cancel with the right button, but it may require alt-tabbing first. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Launcher needs mouse or keyboard. Cannot exit the game normally using the controller. | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | X-axis inversion also available |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Only through DirectInput. | |
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Xbox button prompts | Game uses gray themed Xbox prompts. Use this mod for colored Xbox 360 prompts. | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | BT support through DS4Windows or Steam input. | |
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PlayStation button prompts | Use this mod. | |
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | No rebinding. | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | Has to be disabled for Haptic feedback through FF13Fix | |
Haptic feedback | Can be modded back using FF13Fix. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts | ||
Cursor detection |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 5.1. No in-game option. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Loses focus by minimizing in windowed mode. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Worldwide (audio not available in Asia). | |||
Traditional Chinese | Asia only. | |||
Czech | Fan - #1 | |||
French | Not available in Asia. | |||
German | Not available in Asia. | |||
Italian | Not available in Asia. | |||
Japanese | Worldwide (UI and subtitles only available in Asia). | |||
Korean | Asia only. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation by Tribo Gamer | |||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by «FFRTT.ru». | |||
Spanish | Not available in Asia. |
Issues unresolved
Shadow rendering imperfections
- Shadow rendering is slightly different compared to the console versions. At lower shadow resolutions, shadows appear pixelated and jagged at the edges while at higher shadow resolutions, the shadows do not look pixelated and the jagged edges are gone, but the shadows start to look hard and dense.
Issues fixed
Game crashes
Allow game to access more than 2GB of RAM[6] |
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Controller vibration doesn't work
- The game lacks the controller vibration support found in the console versions entirely.
- This fix is incompatible with the Windows Store version of the game.
Use FF13Fix[7] |
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- This issue seems to happen when using the controller in wireless mode.
- This issue does not occur in the new Windows Store version of the game.
Use Final Fantasy XIII Fixer[8] |
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Missing effects at resolutions higher than 1280x720
- Display resolutions other than 1280x720 can cause certain text boxes to not render properly.
- The Windows Store version of the game has this issue when the game is set to run in a resolution higher than 1920x1080.
Use FF13Fix |
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Right analog stick doesn't move the camera and wrong controller bindings
- The right analog stick doesn't move the camera, or other button assignments/bindings are completely wrong.
Enable Steam Input for the game. |
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Inconsistent 60 FPS
- While there are several workarounds and fixes for inconsistent FPS (an issue not entirely unique to the PC port[9][10]), this may be due to issues within the game engine itself.[11][12]
- The game also uses a custom frame rate pacer that locks the frame rate to refresh rate intervals similarly to Vertical Sync, but much more aggressively.[13]
- The Windows Store version mitigates this issue to an extent, but the framerate is still inconsistent in certain sections of the game.
Use FF13Fix to immensely improve the frame rate |
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Turn off the mini-map in-game |
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This isn't required to be done for the Windows Store version. |
Constant stuttering in game
- This issue is caused by the game's controller hot plugging function constantly searching if a controller is connected or not and timing out if it doesn't detect a controller, thereby causing the stutters. It fires an event every one second.
- The issue has been fixed in the Windows Store version.
Use FF13Fix |
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Macroblocking-like artifacts on character hair
- This is a bug that can occur on pre-Pascal Nvidia cards causing small black square artifacts to keep flashing on the character's hair.
Use anti aliasing fix from Nvidia Profile Inspector[14] |
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Abnormal eyelashes and hair
- MSAA is required for proper alpha-to-coverage on hair and eyelashes.[15] On certain PC's the option is disabled from the driver side, resulting in this bug.
Ensure Anti-aliasing mode is not disabled or set to Override in the control panel |
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For Nvidia Cards
For AMD Cards
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Game uses incorrect refresh rate
- By default the game forces a 60 Hz refresh rate in full screen mode.
Use FF13Fix |
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Pixelated screen bug when using 2560x1440 resolution
- 2560x1440 resolution breaks the game, making it look more pixelated than it should.[16]
Use FF13Fix |
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Mouse cursor stays on screen
- The mouse cursor may appear on program launch and will not disappear.[17]
- This fix is incompatible with the Windows Store version of the game.
Use FF13Fix |
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Game crashing on Chapter 8: City of Dreams (Nautilus)
- The game crashes on certain resolutions when it begins playing the first cutscene in Nautilus.
- Here is a list of resolutions on which the crash occurs:
- 1366x768
- 1600x1050
- 2036x1273
- 2103x1183
- 2351x1323
- 2715x1527
- 3325x1871
Change the resolution temporarily to a lower supported one[18] |
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Launcher doesn't launch
Bypass the launcher and run the program directly[19] |
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Run
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Use Final Fantasy XIII Combined Custom Launcher |
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Could not secure sufficient VRAM
- This issue occurs when launching the game due to the inability to allocate the required VRAM.[21]
- This error seems to occur if the game is launched with high graphics quality settings, 4 GB Patch applied, and the computer doesn't have enough system RAM to be able to handle the game.[22]
Assign more RAM to the GPU[21] |
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This is a method for just one particular setup. Other setups may vary.
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- Symptoms of this issue include continuous cursor cycling through menu entries as if the user was pressing a directional button.
Disable offending HIDs in Device Manager[23] |
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Go into Device Manager and start disabling Human Interface Devices (HIDs) one by one until the one is causing the issue is found. It's been reported that redundant HID-compliant gaming controllers are usually the issue, often created by third party accessories such as DolphinBar. |
Crashes when saving
- The game can crash on certain configs when saving with Steam Cloud synchronization active. This can also result in corrupted save files.
- This issue does not occur in the Windows Store version of the game.
Disable Steam Cloud synchronization for the game[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | Out-of-engine and few in engine cutscenes. |
Remove unused pre-rendered cutscenes to free up space
- The game features dual audio for the ROW release and has a separate pre-rendered cutscenes for both audio languages. Removing these cutscene files for either of the audio languages frees about 20 GB of space.[24]
- Verification and updating by Steam will redownload the files.[25]
Remove English or Japanese cutscene files[24] |
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Swap confirm and cancel buttons
Use ff13-launcher-patcher |
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Use -decidebuttonreverse command line argument[20]
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Modifications
- None of the mods are compatible with the Windows Store version
Graphical
- The FF XIII HD Project Replaces many background textures with high-quality HD recreations.
- HD Models Plus Replaces all character models and textures with high-quality assets
- FF XIII HD Full Motion Videos Replaces the heavily compressed PC port's 720p FMVs with higher-quality FMVs upscaled to 1080p
Audio
- Higher quality cutscene audio (EN and JP) Restores the PS3 audio quality of the FMVs
System requirements
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Vista, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz dual core | Intel Core 2 Quad (2.66 GHz) AMD Phenom II X4 (2.8 GHz) |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8 Series ATI Radeon HD 2000 series 256 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 5870 |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | DirectX 11 compatible |
Other | XInput controller (map DirectInput controllers using drivers)[26] |
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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>/292120/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (292120) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ FFXIII Series Outside Developer POV - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Forums - Lost Save Games or Saves from other sources
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 View topic - Final Fantasy XIII | WSGF
- ↑ rebtd7/FF13Fix: Performance and bug fixes for the PC versions of FF13 and FF13-2 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Game's manual on Steam
- ↑ Usage with the 4GB Large Address Aware patch
- ↑ Release FF13Fix 1.4.0 · rebtd7/FF13Fix - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Fix: Xbox One controller in menus :: FINAL FANTASY XIII General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Face-Off: Final Fantasy XIII | Eurogamer
- ↑ Tech Analysis: Final Fantasy XIII (PS3 vs 360) | IQGamer
- ↑ Durante Presents: FFXIII resolution unlocking (GeDoSaTo plugin) released - pre-alpha : Page 32 | NeoGAF
- ↑ NeoGAF Forums - Knurek on resource usage vs. FPS problems - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Square Enix forums - Frame rate pacer pros/cons - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Guru3D Forums - Final Fantasy XIII anti-aliasing Guide - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Durante on MSAA for alpha-to-coverage - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 1440p glitch highlight (Image is 200% the original size so that the glitch is more noticeable)
- ↑ Steam Forums :: Is the mouse cursor suppose be on screen?
- ↑ Chapter 8 - Force close/bug - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam forums - Launcher has stopped working
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Some starting options for ffxiiiimg.exe
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 Steam forums - Could not secure sufficient VRAM when booting the game
- ↑ Verified by User:Stormshadow429 on 2022-12-03
- I am using an iGPU to run the game, I have only 128 MB of VRAM and it is way lower than the system requirement yet I am able to run the game smoothly, this is definitely likely because I have MSAA set to x4, Resolution set to 1280x720, and Shadow Resolution set to 1024x1024 with 8 GB system RAM, which means my graphics quality settings are low.
- ↑ Steam Forums - Game starts scrolling through all menu options randomly - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 How to cut down game size to 29GB
- ↑ Square_Jason on Steam forums on deleting cutscenes: "FYI/Note - if the game is verified at any stage the files WILL redownload."
- ↑ Verified by User:MetalPlateMage on 7 August 2015
- System requirements recommend an XInput controller but this game does not use XInput drivers. See NeoGAF Forums - Knurek on FFXIII not using xinput.dll.