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Final Fantasy XIII
Developers

	Square Enix
Engines
	Crystal Tools
Release dates
Windows	October 9, 2014
Reception
Metacritic	65
IGDB	81
Taxonomy
Series	Final Fantasy


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Contents 1 Availability 2 Essential improvements 2.1 Remove unused cutscenes to free up space 2.2 FF13Fix 3 Game data 3.1 Configuration file(s) location 3.2 Save game data location 3.3 Save game cloud syncing 4 Video 4.1 Windowed 4.2 Vertical sync (Vsync) 5 Input 5.1 Console button prompts 5.2 Unlock Confirm/Cancel button configuration 6 Audio 6.1 Localizations 7 Issues unresolved 7.1 Shadows appear pixelated and jagged 7.2 Audio volume is low 7.3 Crashes when loading a new area 8 Issues fixed 8.1 Game uses incorrect refresh rate 8.2 Force exclusive fullscreen 8.3 Native fullscreen mode doesn't work 8.4 Pixelated screen bug when using 2560x1440 resolution 8.5 Inconsistent FPS 8.6 Launcher doesn't launch 8.7 Could not secure sufficient VRAM 8.8 Abnormal eyelashes and hair 8.9 Macroblock-like hair artifacts 8.10 Continuous cursor cycling in menus 8.11 Missing text during enemy scans on resolutions other than 1280x720 8.12 Crashes when saving 8.13 Mouse cursor stays on screen 8.14 Xbox One Controller bug in menus 8.15 Controller vibration doesn't work 8.16 Crash to desktop on Chapter 8: City of Dreams (Nautilus) 9 Other information 9.1 API 9.2 Middleware 10 System requirements 11 Notes 12 References

Key points

Includes the "Easy" mode from Final Fantasy XIII Ultimate Hits International.

Display resolutions other than 1280×720 can cause missing text during enemy scans. Fixed by FF13Fix.

Chronic Inconsistent frame rate can be mitigated by FF13Fix.

Unfavorable to the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions in areas. Has:

poorly-encoded 720p cutscenes with artifacts^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]
pixelated, jagged shadows
low audio volume
no support for controller vibration. Can be modded back using FF13Fix.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		XIII + XIII-2 double pack available in Europe
Publisher website		European store
Publisher website		North American store
Amazon.com

Green Man Gaming
Humble Store
Steam

All versions require Steam DRM.

Essential improvements

Remove unused cutscenes to free up space

Features dual audio English and Japanese for the ROW release.^[1] Removing the cutscene files for either language frees about 20 GB of space.^[5]

Verification and updating by Steam will redownload the files.^[6]

Remove English or Japanese cutscene files^[5]
Go to `<path-to-game>/white_data/movie/` 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 `us` prefix. To remove the English cutscenes, delete the 18 files with the `us` prefix.

FF13Fix

Mod that fixes low framerates on capable machines, and uncaps framerates. How this works:

Removes aggressive frame pacer (works like a proper triple buffer implementation).
Disables constant checks for input devices.
Uncaps framerate, also properly utilizes the display's refresh rate.
Fixes the slowdown when 2D elements are drawn in the HUD
Fixes missing text on enemy scans.
Enables vibration support.
Works around the screen glitches when using 2560x1440 resolution

This fix is NOT compatible with GeDoSaTo.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	<path-to-game>\setup.xml^{[Note 1]}
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292120/pfx/^{[Note 2]}

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.

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%LOCALAPPDATA%\SquareEnix\FinalFantasyXIII\save\
Steam	<Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/292120/remote/
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292120/pfx/^{[Note 2]}

The Steam folder is used when Steam Cloud is enabled; otherwise, the Windows folder is used.^[7]

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Steam Cloud		Up to 100 save files (29.3 MB) can be synced.

Video

Launcher options in ROW version.

Graphics feature	State	Notes
Widescreen resolution		Use Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix to force any screen resolution.
Multi-monitor		Pillarboxed 16:9.^[8] Use Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix.
Ultra-widescreen		Pillarboxed 16:9.^[8] Use Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix.
4K Ultra HD		Use Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix to force any screen resolution.
Field of view (FOV)		Use Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix.
Windowed		Set in launcher or see Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed		Always borderless. Use Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix to force fullscreen.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)		Use the GPU control panel or a tool like GeDoSaTo.
Anti-aliasing (AA)		Up to 8x MSAA. Nvidia users can follow this guide for alternative hardware AA.^[9]
Vertical sync (Vsync)		Always on. See Vertical sync (Vsync).
60 FPS		Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.
120+ FPS		Uncapping the frame rate causes facial animation bugs during in-game cutscenes.^[10]
High dynamic range display (HDR)		See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Windowed

Force windowed^{[citation needed]}
Install FF13Fix. Open `FF13Fix.ini`. Change `ForceWindowedMode = false` to `ForceWindowedMode = true`.

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Force Vsync off^{[citation needed]}
Install FF13Fix. Open `FF13Fix.ini`. Change `PresentationInterval = 1` to `PresentationInterval = -1`.

Input

In-game options in ROW version.

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping		Movement and camera orientation keys are not remappable.^[11]
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		Confirmation and cancellation buttons can be swapped via the `-decidebuttonreverse` command line option of `ffxiiiimg.exe`. With it enabled (default for Asia) B becomes confirm and A cancel, disabling it does the reverse.^[12]
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion		X-axis inversion also available

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers		Only through DirectInput.
Xbox button prompts		Manual toggle in the settings: On-screen Button Explanations.
Impulse Trigger vibration

PlayStation controllers		BT support through DS4Windows.
PlayStation button prompts		See Controller button prompts.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes

Generic/other controllers		No rebinding.
Button prompts

Additional information
Button prompts		For Xbox, use toggle in the settings: On-screen Button Explanations. For DualShock 3 icons, see Console button prompts.
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback		Can be modded back using FF13Fix.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts
Cursor detection

Console button prompts

The game comes only with grey Xbox button prompts, without differentiating colors. This mod restores PlayStation and colored Xbox prompts.

Unlock Confirm/Cancel button configuration

By default only Asian version of the game has this option available. By patching the launcher, it can be unlocked for all versions of the game.

Audio

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		See audio volume is low.
Surround sound		Up to 5.1. No in-game option.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost		Loses focus by minimizing in windowed mode.

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English				Worldwide (audio not available in Asia)
English				Mod which restores English subtitles to any version of the game. Download here.
Traditional Chinese				Asia only
Traditional Chinese				Mod which restores Traditional Chinese subtitles to any version of the game. Download here.
French				Not available in Asia
French				Mod which restores French subtitles to any version of the game. Download here.
German				Not available in Asia
German				Mod which restores German subtitles to any version of the game. Download here.
Italian				Not available in Asia
Italian				Mod which restores Italian subtitles to any version of the game. Download here.
Japanese				Worldwide (UI and subtitles only available in Asia)
Japanese				Mod which restores Japanese subtitles to any version of the game. Download here.
Korean				Asia only
Korean				Mod which restores Korean subtitles to any version of the game. Download here.
Spanish				Not available in Asia
Spanish				Mod which restores Spanish subtitles to any version of the game. Download here.
Polish				Fan translation, download.
Russian				Fan translation by «FFRTT.ru»

Issues unresolved

Shadows appear pixelated and jagged

Example of pixelated and jagged shadows.

Shadows are inferior to the console versions, appearing pixelated and jagged.^[13]

Increase the shadow resolution in the launcher^{[citation needed]}
Though this may help in alleviating the problem, it does not fix it completely. Extremely high shadow resolutions may prove taxing for lower-end hardware.

Increase the shadow resolution via GeDoSaTo^{[citation needed]}
In the GeDoSaTo .ini file mentioned under missing enemy text there is an option for `shadowScale`. Set this value to 8 or 12.

Audio volume is low

The game has a low volume level that is about half as loud as a typical game, and there are no in-game volume options. The only thing a player can do is crank up their speaker volume.

Crashes when loading a new area

The game can crash when loading a new area. This can be fixed with going into windowed mode, or borderless windowed mode.

Issues fixed

Game uses incorrect refresh rate

By default the game forces a 60 Hz refresh rate in full screen mode.

Override refresh rate set by game^[14]
Download the latest release of FF13Fix. Copy `dinput8.dll` and `FF13Fix.ini` to `<path-to-game>\white_data\prog\win\bin`. Notes The game will now use the same refresh rate selected in Windows. You can edit `FF13Fix.ini` to specify a custom refresh rate.

Override refresh rate set by game^[14]

Download the latest release of FF13Fix.
Copy dinput8.dll and FF13Fix.ini to <path-to-game>\white_data\prog\win\bin.

Notes

The game will now use the same refresh rate selected in Windows.

You can edit FF13Fix.ini to specify a custom refresh rate.

Force exclusive fullscreen

Force fullscreen^{[citation needed]}
Install Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix. Open `Settings.ini`. Change `Fullscreen = 0` to `Fullscreen = 1`.

Native fullscreen mode doesn't work

See Force exclusive full screen^{[citation needed]}

Use FF13Fix^{[citation needed]}
Install FF13Fix. Set `Borderless = true` in `FF13Fix.ini`. Set windowed mode and the internal resolution you want to use in the launcher. Notes If you wish to use higher resolutions, use the Combined Launcher. This can also be used to easily supersample the game (simply set a higher resolution than your monitor supports).

Use FF13Fix^{[citation needed]}

Install FF13Fix.
Set Borderless = true in FF13Fix.ini.
Set windowed mode and the internal resolution you want to use in the launcher.

Notes

If you wish to use higher resolutions, use the Combined Launcher. This can also be used to easily supersample the game (simply set a higher resolution than your monitor supports).

Pixelated screen bug when using 2560x1440 resolution

2560x1440 resolution breaks the game, making it look more pixelated than it should.^[15]

Use FF13Fix
The internal resolution is reduced to 2559x1440 to workaround the issue.

Inconsistent FPS

While there are several workarounds and fixes for inconsistent FPS (an issue not entirely unique to the PC port^[16]^[17]), for some this issue remains unresolved and may be due to issues within the game itself.^[18]^[19]

As the game was originally designed for the PlayStation 3's Cell processor, this port incorrectly processes all game logic on a single thread, making single-core responsiveness imperative.

Some theorize that the engine's resource management may be broken, leaving the CPU and GPU underutilized.^[20]

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.^[21] This leads to issues when locking at a lower frame rate than the 60 FPS cap, such as stuttering both in-game and during FMV playback. Manually locking the game at a lower frame rate through third party tools does not resolve these issues.

Use FF13Fix to immensely improve frame rates^{[citation needed]}

In the GPU and Power control panels set the power management mode to maximum performance^{[citation needed]}

Turn off the mini-map in-game^{[citation needed]}
The mini-map can drop the frame rate up to 10-20FPS if you are not using FF13Fix, depending on the scenes. The mini-map can be toggled off in-game.

Use a controller instead of the mouse/keyboard, or fake using one^[22]
This slowdown is fixed by FF13Fix. Some users have reported that using a controller instead of mouse/keyboard increases FPS and prevents stuttering. If you don't have a controller, vJoy is an alternative. This may be because the game is searching for an input device and timing out, causing the stutter. It fires the event every one second. In addition, the following steps may help, possibly needed every launch: Unplug controller Launch the game Exit the game Plug in the controller Launch and play the game

Use a controller instead of the mouse/keyboard, or fake using one^[22]

This slowdown is fixed by FF13Fix. Some users have reported that using a controller instead of mouse/keyboard increases FPS and prevents stuttering. If you don't have a controller, vJoy is an alternative. This may be because the game is searching for an input device and timing out, causing the stutter. It fires the event every one second.

In addition, the following steps may help, possibly needed every launch:

Unplug controller
Launch the game
Exit the game
Plug in the controller
Launch and play the game

Disable hyperthreading on Intel processors^[23]
Somewhat extreme.^{[citation needed]}

Disable all occurrences of "HID-Compliant Device" in the Device Manager^[24]
Helps for some, but is somewhat extreme and can make your OS unbootable.

Try closing web browsers (such as Google Chrome)^{[citation needed]}
This solved a stuttering issue in one particular instance.

Enable Half Refresh Rate Vsync in the GPU control panel
This can eliminate stuttering by locking frame rate to the game engine's original 30 FPS.

Launcher doesn't launch

Use Final Fantasy XIII Combined Custom Launcher
Use it instead of the official launcher. It also provides more options (e.g. more windowed mode resolutions)

Bypass the launcher and run the program directly^[25]
Run `<path-to-game>\white_data\prog\win\bin\ffxiiiimg.exe` with the desired command line arguments:^[12] `-Width=1920` and `-Height=1080` control the width and height of the display resolution. `-Shadow=512` controls the shadow resolution (512, 1024, 2048, 4096, or 8192). `-Msaa=4` controls the MSAA amount (2, 4, 8, or 16). `-FullScreenMode=Force` runs in full screen mode. `-Fullscreen=window-mode` forces windowed mode. `-VoiceJPMode` runs the game with Japanese audio. Without this the game has English audio.

Bypass the launcher and run the program directly^[25]

Run <path-to-game>\white_data\prog\win\bin\ffxiiiimg.exe with the desired command line arguments:^[12]

-Width=1920 and -Height=1080 control the width and height of the display resolution.
-Shadow=512 controls the shadow resolution (512, 1024, 2048, 4096, or 8192).
-Msaa=4 controls the MSAA amount (2, 4, 8, or 16).
-FullScreenMode=Force runs in full screen mode. -Fullscreen=window-mode forces windowed mode.
-VoiceJPMode runs the game with Japanese audio. Without this the game has English audio.

Could not secure sufficient VRAM

This issue occurs when launching the game due to the inability to allocate the required VRAM.^[26]

Check if you meet the system requirements through Steam. It can be done directly by entering steam://checksysreqs/292120 in a web browser. There are additional checks such as Can You RUN it available.^[26]

Run "dxdiag.exe" and ensure at least 256 MB is shown under "Approx. Total Memory" under the "Display" tab.^[26]

Close other applications and services using VRAM^{[citation needed]}

Assign more RAM to the GPU^[26]
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. Under "Peripherals" then "GFX Configs" ensure the "Graphic Interface" is set to "Force". An option to assign RAM should appear. Select the a sufficient higher value from the list such as 2 GB.

Assign more RAM to the GPU^[26]

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.
Under "Peripherals" then "GFX Configs" ensure the "Graphic Interface" is set to "Force".
An option to assign RAM should appear. Select the a sufficient higher value from the list such as 2 GB.

Abnormal eyelashes and hair

When antialiasing is completely disabled through system drivers or external programs, features such as eyelashes and hair display abnormally.

MSAA is required for proper alpha-to-coverage on hair and eyelashes.^[27]

In the Nvidia Control Panel ensure "Antialiasing - Mode" is not set to "Off" in "Manage 3D settings"^{[citation needed]}

In the AMD Catalyst Control Panel ensure "Anti-Aliasing Samples" is not set to "None" in "3D Application Settings"^{[citation needed]}

Macroblock-like hair artifacts

This fix is for Nvidia users with GeForce 400 series (Fermi architecture) or higher and occurs only when using MSAA (on by default).^[9]^[28]

Follow the Nvidia anti-aliasing guide under the section "anti-aliasing" to create or modify an Nvidia Profile Inspector profile for "ffxiiiimg.exe" and set "Antialiasing fix" to "On" under "Compatibility"^[9]

Continuous cursor cycling in menus

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^[29]
Go into Device Manager and start disabling your Human Interface Devices (HIDs) one by one until you find which one is causing the issue. It's been reported that redundant HID-compliant gaming controllers are usually the issue, often created by third party accessories such as DolphinBar.

Missing text during enemy scans on resolutions other than 1280x720

Display resolutions other than 1280x720 can cause missing text during enemy scans, such as whether an enemy is vulnerable to specific status effects et al.^[30]^[31]

Use FF13Fix

Crashes when saving

The game can crash when saving with Steam Cloud synchronization active. This can also result in corrupted save files.

Disable Steam Cloud synchronization for the game^{[citation needed]}
Right-click the game in your Steam library and select "Properties". Uncheck/deselect "Enable Steam Cloud synchronization for FINAL FANTASY XIII" under "Steam Cloud" in the "Updates" tab. You'll have to copy your saved data from Steam Cloud to `%LOCALAPPDATA%\SquareEnix\FinalFantasyXIII\save\`.

Mouse cursor stays on screen

The mouse cursor may appear on program launch and will not disappear.^[32]

Use FF13Fix^{[citation needed]}
Install FF13Fix. Open `FF13Fix.ini`. Change `HideCursor = false` to `HideCursor = true`.

Xbox One Controller bug in menus

This issue seems to happen when using the controller in wireless mode.

Try using the controller plugged in via USB

Use Final Fantasy XIII Fixer^[33]
Run the utility before and alongside the game each time you play. This may be incompatible with FF13Fix.

Controller vibration doesn't work

The game lacks the controller vibration support found in the console versions entirely.^[1]

Use FF13Fix^[34]

Crash to desktop on Chapter 8: City of Dreams (Nautilus)

Change resolution temporarily^[35]
Set the game to run in windowed mode, or a lower resolution full-screen mode. Run through where the crash occurs and watch the cutscene save the game and change it back to your regular settings

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Cutscenes	Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
	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)^[36]

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

Categories:

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 ==Issues unresolved==
 ===Shadows appear pixelated and jagged===
 {{Image|FF13shadows.png|Example of pixelated and jagged shadows.}}
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 {{ii}} The game can crash when loading a new area. This can be fixed with going into windowed mode, or borderless windowed mode.
-==Issues resolved==
+==Issues fixed==
 ===Game uses incorrect refresh rate===
 {{ii}} By default the game forces a 60 Hz refresh rate in full screen mode.
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 }}
-===Fullscreen mode doesn't work===
+===Force exclusive fullscreen===
-The game's native fullscreen mode doesn't work for some users. The easiest workaround is to use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]] and set
+{{Fixbox|description=Force fullscreen|ref={{cn}}|fix=
-<code>Borderless = true</code>
+# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2017-final-fantasy-xiii-ultrawide-fix/ Final Fantasy XIII Ultrawide Fix].
-in FF13Fix.ini.
+# Open <code>Settings.ini</code>.
+# Change <code>Fullscreen = 0</code> to <code>Fullscreen = 1</code>.
+}}
-Then use Windowed mode in the launcher setting the internal resolution you want to use. If you wish to use higher resolutions, use the [https://steamcommunity.com/app/292140/discussions/0/619573787650033344/?ctp=8 Combined Launcher]. This can also be used to easily supersample the game (simply set a higher resolution than your monitor supports).
+===Native fullscreen mode doesn't work===
+{{Fixbox|description=See [[#Force exclusive full screen|Force exclusive full screen]]|ref={{cn}}|fix=
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Use FF13Fix|ref={{cn}}|fix=
+# Install [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]].
+# Set <code>Borderless = true</code> in <code>FF13Fix.ini</code>.
+# Set windowed mode and the internal resolution you want to use in the launcher.
-===2560x1440 resolution is broken===
+'''Notes'''
-{{ii}} This, and only this 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>
+{{ii}} If you wish to use higher resolutions, use the [https://steamcommunity.com/app/292140/discussions/0/619573787650033344/?ctp=8 Combined Launcher]. This can also be used to easily supersample the game (simply set a higher resolution than your monitor supports).
+}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Use FF13Fix|fix=
+===Pixelated screen bug when using 2560x1440 resolution===
-FF13Fix includes a workaround for the issue}}
+{{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 DSR|ref=<ref>[[:File:Final_Fantasy_XIII_DSR.png|DSR highlight (Image is 200% the original size for fair comparison with the previous image.)]]</ref>|fix=
-If you have a Nvidia card, a workaround is to enable literally any DSR factor above native resolution and set the game to that resolution. 2560x1440 is the only broken resolution, all other resolutions work fine.}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]|ref=|fix=
-{{Fixbox|description=Use GeDoSaTo|fix=
+{{ii}} The internal resolution is reduced to 2559x1440 to workaround the issue.
-Not compatible with FF13Fix, so not recommended anymore. This (like FF13Fix) also fixes the missing enemy scan text.}}
+}}
 ===Inconsistent FPS===
-{{++}} Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]] to immensely improve framerates.
 {{ii}} While there are several workarounds and fixes for inconsistent FPS (an issue not entirely unique to the PC port<ref>[http://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>), for some this issue remains unresolved and may be due to issues within the game itself.<ref>[http://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>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=134866627&postcount=5903 NeoGAF Forums - Knurek on resource usage vs. FPS problems]</ref>
 {{ii}} As the game was originally designed for the PlayStation 3's Cell processor, this port incorrectly processes all game logic on a single thread, making single-core responsiveness imperative.
@@ Line 448: / Line 455: @@
 {{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>[http://forums.eu.square-enix.com/showthread.php?t=149223&p=2096444#post2096444 Square Enix forums - Frame rate pacer pros/cons]</ref> This leads to issues when locking at a lower frame rate than the 60 FPS cap, such as stuttering both in-game and during FMV playback. Manually locking the game at a lower frame rate through third party tools does not resolve these issues.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]] to immensely improve frame rates|ref={{cn}}|fix=
+}}
 {{Fixbox|description=In the GPU and Power control panels set the power management mode to maximum performance|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
 {{Fixbox|description=Turn off the mini-map in-game|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
@@ Line 524: / Line 533: @@
 }}
-===Missing text during enemy scans===
+===Missing text during enemy scans on resolutions other than 1280x720===
-{{ii}} Display resolutions other than 1280×720 can cause missing text during enemy scans, such as whether an enemy is vulnerable to specific status effects et al.<ref name="December Patch">[https://steamcommunity.com/games/292120/announcements/detail/252529782418586613 FFXIII December Patch Date Announcement - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: FINAL FANTASY XIII]</ref><ref name="Text data">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/619573787341145379/ Steam Forums :: Text data about enemies missing. Others?]</ref>
+{{ii}} Display resolutions other than 1280x720 can cause missing text during enemy scans, such as whether an enemy is vulnerable to specific status effects et al.<ref name="December Patch">[https://steamcommunity.com/games/292120/announcements/detail/252529782418586613 FFXIII December Patch Date Announcement - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: FINAL FANTASY XIII]</ref><ref name="Text data">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/619573787341145379/ Steam Forums :: Text data about enemies missing. Others?]</ref>
-{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Essential improvements|FF13Fix]].}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Change the display resolution to 1280×720 in the launcher|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Use Generic Downsampling Tool (GeDoSaTo)|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix=
-As this is not compatible with FF13Fix, this is not recommended anymore.
-Using [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/897-gedosato/ GeDoSaTo] you can leave the launcher option at 1280x720 and manually upscale to your monitor's native resolution. Try following [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=354814608 Bad Wolfx's fix guide] using the GeDoSaTo .ini file. Be sure to adjust settings to match your resolution and system spec (if you have a more powerful computer than the guide author for example).
-The following lines will probably be necessary if you choose to create a GeDoSaTo user file specific to FFXIII, instead of simply replacing GeDoSaTo.ini as the guide recommends.
-<code><nowiki>##</nowiki> Downsample Resolution<br>
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]|ref=|fix=
-presentWidth 2560<br>
-presentHeight 1440<br>
-presentHz 144</code>
-Change to your monitor's native resolution and refresh rate as needed. Here is an [https://web.archive.org/web/20161125183214/http://blog.metaclassofnil.com/?p=594 explanation of GeDoSaTo user files] if you're not familiar with GeDoSaTo.
-Note: This fix may not work if you also try to force exclusive fullscreen mode.
 }}
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 }}
-===Mouse cursor appears===
+===Mouse cursor stays on screen===
 {{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>
-{{Fixbox|description=Switch to another application and back to the game|ref=<ref name="cursor"/>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Use FF13Fix|ref={{cn}}|fix=
+# Install [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]].
-'''Notes'''
+# Open <code>FF13Fix.ini</code>.
-{{ii}} Must be done every time this happens. Typically this is done by pressing {{key|Alt|Tab}} to switch between applications.
+# Change <code>HideCursor = false</code> to <code>HideCursor = true</code>.
 }}
 ===Xbox One Controller bug in menus===
-{{Fixbox|description=Try using the controller plugged on USB|fix=
+{{ii}} This issue seems to happen when using the controller in wireless mode.
-{{ii}} This issue seems to happen when using the controller in wireless mode.}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Try using the controller plugged in via USB|fix=
+}}
 {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/d-b/final-fantasy-fixer/releases Final Fantasy XIII Fixer]|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/451848855027024475/ Fix: Xbox One controller in menus :: FINAL FANTASY XIII General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
-{{ii}} Run the utility before and alongside the game each time you play. This may be incompatible with FF13Fix.
+{{ii}} Run the utility before and alongside the game each time you play. This may be incompatible with [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]].
 }}
 ===Controller vibration doesn't work===
 {{ii}} The game lacks the controller vibration support found in the console versions entirely.<ref name=scr2/>
-{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/rebtd7/FF13Fix FF13Fix]|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/rebtd7/FF13Fix/releases/tag/1.4.0 Fix: FF13Fix]</ref>|fix=FF13Fix re-enables vibration support for the game. Make sure you are using the latest "FF13Fix.ini" with "FFXIIIEnableControllerVibration = true" to enable the feature}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/rebtd7/FF13Fix/releases/tag/1.4.0 Release FF13Fix 1.4.0 · rebtd7/FF13Fix]</ref>|fix=
+}}
 ===Crash to desktop on Chapter 8: City of Dreams (Nautilus)===