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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Square Enix}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Square Enix}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|tri-Ace}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|tri-Ace}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Virtuos|Microsoft Store Launcher}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Crystal Tools}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Crystal Tools}}
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|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|final-fantasy-xiii-2|75}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|final-fantasy-xiii-2|75}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|final-fantasy-xiii-2|75}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|final-fantasy-xiii-2|75}}
|taxonomy    =
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|taxonomy    =  
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Final Fantasy}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Continuous turn-based }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control, Menu-based }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | JRPG }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series           | Final Fantasy }}
 
|steam appid  = 292140
 
|steam appid  = 292140
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|steam appid side =
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
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|gogcom id side =
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|official site=
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|hltb        = 3534
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|igdb        =
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|lutris      =
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|mobygames    = final-fantasy-xiii-2_
 
|strategywiki = Final Fantasy XIII-2
 
|strategywiki = Final Fantasy XIII-2
|mobygames    = final-fantasy-xiii-2_
 
 
|wikipedia    = Final Fantasy XIII-2
 
|wikipedia    = Final Fantasy XIII-2
 
|winehq      = 18030
 
|winehq      = 18030
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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|introduction      = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:JRPG}} developed by [[Company:Square Enix|Square Enix]] in collaboration with [[Company:tri-Ace|tri-Ace]]. It is a direct sequel to [[Final Fantasy XIII]].
  
{{++}}Includes most of the DLC's from the console version
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|release history  = The game was originally released in 2011 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and later ported to PC in 2014.
{{++}}Ability to run at resolutions higher than 720p, and at 60fps.
 
{{++}}English and Japanese audio voice overs are included in most of the steam region versions of the game except for the Asian steam region version. 
 
 
 
{{--}} Unfavorable to the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions in areas such as:
 
:*Pre-rendered cutscenes were encoded a bit differently resulting in them having some compression artifacts and washed out colors when compared to the PS3 version.
 
:*Shadow rendering is a bit different compared to the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions, producing shadows that do not look good in most cases.
 
:*Alpha channel of textures also cast their own shadows along with the shadows cast by other objects.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/groups/ff-modding/discussions/19/1694920442949214472 Shadows and alpha textures]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292140/discussions/0/620700960214645361/?ctp=32#c606068060823969268 Final Fantasy Modding/Hacking/Content Restoration Community]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292140/discussions/0/620700960214645361/?ctp=13#c620700960725654917 Final Fantasy Modding/Hacking/Content Restoration Community]</ref>
 
:*Broken surround sound outside 2 or 6 channels
 
:*No Controller vibration.
 
:*Rain translucency is broken
 
:*Certain DLC's are not available out of the box on PC
 
 
 
{{--}} Issues specific to the PC version:
 
:*Constant crashes throughout the game 
 
:*Framerate is inconsistent and regularly dips to the low 40's or locks itself to 30 FPS.
 
:*Constant stuttering in game.
 
:*Lack of audio volume sliders, which makes it impossible to adjust the volume of different in-game audio elements.
 
  
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|current state    = The PC port features support for high resolution rendering, 60 FPS, higher resolution shadows, better anti-aliasing, and higher quality audio. Additionally, most DLC is included in the base game (details [[#DLC and expansion packs|here]]) and the Japanese voice-over is available worldwide for the first time.<br>
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Despite improvements, the port suffers from some issues: [[#Incorrect shadow calculation for models with alpha channel|alpha channel textures of objects are not considered when shadows are casted]], unstable frame rate caused by the aggressive frame pacer (see [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]] for a fix), and [[#Leviathan's Tears Mod|missing transparency from the rain effect]].
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| retail | | Steam | [https://store.eu.square-enix.com/emea_europe/games/pc/Final-Fantasy-XIII-XIII-2-Double-Pack.php XIII + XIII-2 double pack] available in Europe | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| retail | | Steam | Only sold in bundle with [[Final Fantasy XIII]]. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.eu.square-enix-games.com/en_EU/product/307853/final-fantasy-xiii-2-pc-download | Steam | European store | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.eu.square-enix-games.com/en_EU/product/307853/final-fantasy-xiii-2-pc-download | Steam | European store. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/281424/final-fantasy-xiii-2-steam | Steam | North American store | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/281424/final-fantasy-xiii-2-steam | Steam | North American store. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00PHXNVHY | Steam | |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2730-1 | Steam |  | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | final-fantasy-xiii-2 | Steam | |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | final-fantasy-xiii-2 | Steam | |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | final-fantasy-xiii2 | Steam | |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | final-fantasy-xiii2 | Steam | |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9mvj3vl1v3vp | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 292140 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 292140 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00PHXNVHY | Steam | |  | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2730-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
  
===Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions===
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===Version differences===
{{mm}} Visit [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_Final_Fantasy_XIII-2_downloadable_content Final Fantasy Wiki] for more information on DLC.
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{{ii}} The Microsoft Store version is a different build of the game that features a new launcher and an in-game quit option, added to the party and pause menu screens.
{{++}} Includes the following DLC from the console versions in the base game:<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/games/292140/announcements/detail/121923494805613601 FF XIII-2 PC WINDOWS release – 11th Dec 2014 - DLC included!]</ref> Note that the Coliseum Battles and Scenarios are only available after completing the game.
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==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported          =
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|dlc                    =
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|expansion pack        =
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|freeware              =
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|free-to-play          =
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored              =
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|subscription          =
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}}
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===Microtransactions===
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{{Microtransactions
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|boost              =
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|cosmetic            =
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|currency            =
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|finite spend        =
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|infinite spend      =
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|free-to-grind      =
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|loot box            =
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|none                = The game has no microtransactions.
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|player trading      =
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|time-limited        =
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|unlock              =
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}}
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===DLC and expansion packs===
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{{ii}} Includes the following DLC from the console versions in the base game:<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/292140/announcements/detail/121923494805613601|title=FF XIII-2 PC WINDOWS release – 11th Dec 2014 - DLC included!|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 
:*Coliseum Battle Opponents: Omega, Lightning & Amodar, Nabaat, Ultros & Typhon, PuPu, Gilgamesh
 
:*Coliseum Battle Opponents: Omega, Lightning & Amodar, Nabaat, Ultros & Typhon, PuPu, Gilgamesh
 
:*Serah's Outfits: Summoner's Garb, Beachwear, White Mage
 
:*Serah's Outfits: Summoner's Garb, Beachwear, White Mage
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:*Lightning's Story Scenario: Requiem of the Goddess
 
:*Lightning's Story Scenario: Requiem of the Goddess
 
:*Snow's Story Scenario: Perpetual Battlefield
 
:*Snow's Story Scenario: Perpetual Battlefield
{{ii}} The following DLC are not available on PC out-of-box due to copyright and licensing issues, but can be enabled using the [[#Console Content Patch|Console Content Patch]]:
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{{ii}} The following DLC are not available on PC out-of-box due to copyright and licensing issues, but can be restored using the [[#Console Content Patch|Console Content Patch]]:
 
:* 2 outfits for Serah: N7 Armor (from Mass Effect 3); Style and Steel
 
:* 2 outfits for Serah: N7 Armor (from Mass Effect 3); Style and Steel
 
:* 2 outfits for Noel: N7 Armor (from Mass Effect 3); Assassin's Creed
 
:* 2 outfits for Noel: N7 Armor (from Mass Effect 3); Assassin's Creed
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===[https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/large-address-aware.112556/ Large address Aware Patch]===
 
{{ii}}Required for fixing the constant crashes.
 
or
 
===[https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371 4gb Patch]===
 
{{ii}}If you do not want to use the Large address aware patch, you can use this instead
 
 
===[https://www.patreon.com/posts/ffxiii-2-console-16829894 Console Content Patch]===
 
{{ii}} This restores and unlocks all DLC normally unavailable in-game due to copyright and licensing issues.
 
How to: Decompress the contents of the archive into your Final Fantasy XIII-2 Alba directory and run the .bat file.
 
 
===[https://www.patreon.com/posts/ffxiii-2-tears-16829754 Leviathan's Tears Mod]===
 
{{ii}} The PC version's rain has broken translucency. This replaces it with parameters for a higher resolution version of the original PS3's rain textures.
 
 
 
===[https://github.com/rebtd7/FF13Fix FF13Fix]===
 
===[https://github.com/rebtd7/FF13Fix FF13Fix]===
{{++}} Mod that fixes low framerates on capable machines, and uncaps framerates. How this works:  
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{{++}} Fixes frame rate issues on capable machines and offers various features:  
 
:*Removes aggressive frame pacer (proper triple buffer implementation).
 
:*Removes aggressive frame pacer (proper triple buffer implementation).
 
:*Disables constant checks for input devices.
 
:*Disables constant checks for input devices.
:*Uncaps framerate, also properly utilizes the display's refresh rate.
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:*Uncaps frame rate, also properly utilizes the display's refresh rate.
:*Fixes the slowdown when 2D elements are drawn in the HUD
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:*Fixes the slowdown when 2D elements are drawn on the HUD.
 
:*Fixes missing text on enemy scans.
 
:*Fixes missing text on enemy scans.
:*Enables vibration support.
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:*Restores vibration support.
:*Works around the screen glitches when using 2560x1440 resolution
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:*Works around the screen glitches when using 2560x1440 resolution.
{{--}}This fix is NOT compatible with GeDoSaTo
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{ii}} All in-game configuration is stored in the save game data. The title screen configuration is not preserved between sessions.
 
===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}}
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All in-game configuration is stored in the save game data. The title screen configuration is not preserved between sessions.
 
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\SquareEnix\FinalFantasyXIII-2\save}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\SquareEnix\FinalFantasyXIII-2\save\}}
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/292140/remote/}}
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{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\292140\remote\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
|steam cloud notes     = Up to 50 save files (886.92 MB) can be synced.
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|steam cloud notes         = Up to 50 save files (886.92 MB) can be synced.
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               = true
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Video==
 
==Video==
{{Image|FFXIII2 Launcher.png|Launcher settings.}}
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{{Image|FFXIII2 Launcher.png|Launcher settings}}
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{{ii}} No graphics options in-game, all video settings must be changed from the launcher. If the launcher has been disabled, it can be started manually from <code>{{p|game}}\FFXiii2Launcher.exe</code>.
 
{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
|4k ultra hd notes          = Set in launcher. Do not use windowed mode, use full-screen.
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]].
 
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]].
|anisotropic                = hackable
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|anisotropic                = always on
|anisotropic notes          = Use the GPU control panel or a tool like GeDoSaTo.
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|anisotropic notes          = Unknown level. Can be improved up to 16x through the GPU control panel.
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing              = always on
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. DSR and VSR can be forced through the GPU control panel.
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|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. Can't be disabled, 2x [[MSAA]] is the minimum setting.  
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync notes                = Default on. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
 
|vsync notes                = Default on. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
|60 fps notes              = Out-of-engine cutscenes [[#Inconsistent frame rate|normally]] capped at 30FPS.
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|60 fps notes              = Pre-rendered cutscenes and some menus (e.g. the Equipment menu) are capped at 30 FPS.
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
|120 fps notes              = Capped at 60 FPS. Uncapping the frame rate causes facial animation bugs during in-game cutscenes.<ref>[https://github.com/rebtd7/FF13Fix#uncaps-the-frame-rate-optional rebtd7/FF13Fix: Performance and bug fixes for the PC versions of FF13 and FF13-2]</ref>
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|120 fps notes              = Capped at 60 FPS. Uncapping the frame rate causes facial animation bugs during in-game cutscenes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/rebtd7/FF13Fix#uncaps-the-frame-rate-optional|title=FF13Fix: Performance and bug fixes for the PC versions of FF13 and FF13-2 - Uncaps the frame rate (optional)|date=May 2023}}</ref>
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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|ray tracing                = false
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|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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==Input==
 
==Input==
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{{Image|FFXIII-2_Gamepad.png|Controller layout}}
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{{Image|FFXIII-2_Keyboard.png|Keyboard & mouse layout and remapping}}
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
|key remap                = true
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|key remap                = limited
|key remap notes          = Movement and camera orientation keys are not remappable.<ref name="manual">[https://store.steampowered.com/manual/292140 Game's manual on Steam]</ref>
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|key remap notes          = Movement and camera orientation keys are not remappable.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/manual/292140|title=Game's manual on Steam|date=May 2023}}</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.
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|mouse menu notes          = No cursor. Left click acts as ''Confirm'', right click acts as ''Cancel''.
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|invert mouse y-axis notes = X-axis can also be inverted.
 
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller          = false
|full controller notes    = Mouse and keyboard required to launch and exit the game.
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|full controller notes    = Launcher requires mouse input. Keyboard is required to exit the game.
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
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|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
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|invert controller y-axis notes= X-axis can also be inverted.
 
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers        = true
|xinput controllers notes  = Only through DirectInput.
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|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts              = true
|xbox prompts notes        = Manual toggle in the settings: ''On-screen Button Explanations''.
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|xbox prompts notes        = Manual toggle through the ''On-screen Button Explanations'' setting.
 
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = hackable
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
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|dualshock 4 notes        = See [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4]] or [[Controller:DualSense|DualSense]].
 
|dualshock prompts        = hackable
 
|dualshock prompts        = hackable
|dualshock prompts notes  = See [[#Controller button prompts|Controller button prompts]].
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|dualshock prompts notes  = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2870-final-fantasy-xiii-2-console-button-prompts-mod-v21/ Console Button Prompts Mod].
 
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
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|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|other controllers        = true
 
|other controllers        = true
|other controllers notes  = No rebinding.
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|other controllers notes  = Generic DirectInput controllers are supported.
 
|other button prompts      = false
 
|other button prompts      = false
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
|button prompts            = Xbox,DualShock
 
|button prompts notes      = The game comes by default with its own Grey color Xbox styled prompts on PC. <br>Alternatively, the Xbox 360 version colored button icons can be used as well, see [[#Console button prompts|Console button prompts]]. <br><br>For DualShock button icons, see [[#Console button prompts|Console button prompts]].
 
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = hackable
 
|haptic feedback          = hackable
|haptic feedback notes    = Can be modded back using [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]].
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|haptic feedback notes    = Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]].
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
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|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
===[https://www.patreon.com/posts/ffxiii-2-console-16829824 Controller button prompts]===
 
{{ii}} The game comes only with grey Xbox button prompts, without differentiating colors; This mod restores PlayStation and colored Xbox prompts.
 
  
 
==Audio==
 
==Audio==
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume          = false
|separate volume notes    = See [[#Audio volume is low|audio volume is low]].
+
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = Only 2 or 6 channel modes function correctly, see [[#Broken surround sound & buzzing sound|broken surround sound & buzzing sound]]. No in-game option.
+
|surround sound notes    = Only stereo and 6 channels modes function correctly, see [[#Broken surround sound|Broken surround sound]]. No in-game option.
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = true
+
|mute on focus lost      = always on
|mute on focus lost notes = Loses focus by minimizing in windowed mode. Does not mute when running an out-of-engine cutscene.
+
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = false
 
|eax support              = false
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{ii}} Languages are region locked. French, German, Italian and Spanish text is not available in Asia while Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean text is only available in Asia. English audio is not available in Asia. A mod which allows for text in any language in any version of the game is available [https://ayuanx.wordpress.com/2014/12/17/ffxiii2-pc-tweaker/ here].
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Worldwide (audio not available in Asia)
+
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
}}
+
  |ref       =  
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    = Mod which restores English subtitles to any version of the game. [https://ayuanx.wordpress.com/2014/12/17/ffxiii2-pc-tweaker/ Download here.]
 
|fan       = true
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Asia only
+
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    = Mod which restores Traditional Chinese subtitles to any version of the game. [https://ayuanx.wordpress.com/2014/12/17/ffxiii2-pc-tweaker/ Download here.]
 
|fan      = true
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Not available in Asia
+
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
}}
+
  |ref       =  
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    = Mod which restores French subtitles to any version of the game. [https://ayuanx.wordpress.com/2014/12/17/ffxiii2-pc-tweaker/ Download here.]
 
|fan       = true
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Not available in Asia
+
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
}}
+
  |ref       =  
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    = Mod which restores German subtitles to any version of the game. [https://ayuanx.wordpress.com/2014/12/17/ffxiii2-pc-tweaker/ Download here.]
 
|fan       = true
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Not available in Asia
+
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
}}
+
  |ref       =  
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    = Mod which restores Italian subtitles to any version of the game. [https://ayuanx.wordpress.com/2014/12/17/ffxiii2-pc-tweaker/ Download here.]
 
|fan       = true
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Worldwide (UI and subtitles only available in Asia)
+
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
}}
+
  |ref       =  
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    = Mod which restores Japanese subtitles to any version of the game. [https://ayuanx.wordpress.com/2014/12/17/ffxiii2-pc-tweaker/ Download here.]
 
|fan       = true
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Asia only
+
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Korean
+
  |language  = Polish
  |interface = true
+
  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = hackable
  |notes    = Mod which restores Korean subtitles to any version of the game. [https://ayuanx.wordpress.com/2014/12/17/ffxiii2-pc-tweaker/ Download here.]
+
  |notes    = Fan translation, [http://www.balamb.pl/nasze-projekty/final-fantasy-xiii-2-pl/867-spolszczenie-final-fantasy-xiii-2-steam-gotowe download].
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
  |notes    = [https://ffrtt.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=248 Fan translation by «FFRTT.ru»]
+
  |notes    = [https://ffrtt.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=248 Fan translation by «FFRTT.ru»].
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Not available in Asia
+
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
}}
+
  |ref       =  
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    = Mod which restores Spanish subtitles to any version of the game. [https://ayuanx.wordpress.com/2014/12/17/ffxiii2-pc-tweaker/ Download here.]
 
|fan       = true
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
+
===Crashes throughout the game===
===Constant crashes throughout the game===
+
{{ii}} The game can crash at certain segments due to RAM usage exceeding 2 GB.
{{ii}}The game can crash at multiple points due to the game's internal memory usage exceeding 2gb and while saving.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use the [https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371 4 GB Patch]|fix=
{{Fixbox|description=Use either the [[#Large address Aware Patch|Large address Aware Patch]] or the [[#4gb Patch|4gb Patch]]|fix=
 
 
# Apply the patch to <code>{{p|game}}\alba_data\prog\win\bin\ffxii2img.exe</code>.
 
# Apply the patch to <code>{{p|game}}\alba_data\prog\win\bin\ffxii2img.exe</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Inconsistent Framerate===
+
===Inconsistent frame rate on capable hardware===
{{ii}} [[Final Fantasy XIII#Inconsistent 60 FPS|The section on this issue for Final Fantasy XIII]] applies to this game as well. This game further complicates this issue with additional post-processing effects, which locks the framerate to 30 most of the time.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Jigen123|date=2022-10-12|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]] to improve the frame rate|fix=
 
}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=In the GPU control panel, set the power management mode to Prefer Maximum Performance. This is required even if you are not using FF13Fix. Set triple buffering to "On" as well.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
+
===High pitched buzzing noise===
{{ii}}If not using the FF13Fix then do the following:
+
{{Fixbox|description= Revert Audio Changes made in Windows 10 and 11|ref=<ref name="Guide">[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2038838545/ Fixing and enhancing Final Fantasy XIII-2]</ref>|fix= *Disable Spatial Sound on Windows 10 and 11
{{Fixbox|description=Turn off the mini-map in-game|fix=
+
*Set FFXiii2launcher.exe compatibility to Windows 8
The mini-map can drop the frame rate up to 10-20FPS depending on the area in game. You can toggle the mini-map off in-game to improve the performance.
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
===Shadows appear pixelated, jagged and blocky===
 
{{ii}} See [[Final Fantasy XIII#Shadows appear pixelated, jagged and blocky|the corresponding section in Final Fantasy XIII]].
 
 
 
===Broken surround sound===
 
{{ii}} This issue occurs when not in stereo (2 channels) or 6 channel mode due to the game incorrectly filling audio buffers, causing buzzing audio and incorrect voice positioning.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292140/discussions/0/619573787390705289/#c619574421240143978 FFXIII Series Outside Developer POV]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292140/discussions/0/619573787350413142 Sound problem. :: FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 General Discussions]</ref>
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Set your sound card to use stereo (2 channels) or 6 channel modes|ref=<ref name="neogaf-surround-workaround">[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=142872844&postcount=313 Audio workaround on NeoGAF]</ref>}}
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=If you are running Windows 10, set the FFXiii2Launcher.exe compatibility to Windows 8. If you are running an version older than Windows 10, then set the compatibility to Windows 7 or Windows Vista.}}
 
 
===Audio volume is low===
 
{{ii}} 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.
 
 
  
 
===Rain appears as white lines===
 
===Rain appears as white lines===
{{ii}} The translucency of rain is lower and looks like white lines, much worse than the console versions.
+
{{ii}} The rain has broken transparency effects, making the rain appear as white lines.
 
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Leviathan's Tears Mod|Leviathan's Tears Mod]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Jigen123|date=2022-10-12|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Leviathan's Tears Mod|Leviathan's Tears Mod]]|ref=|fix=
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
+
===Pixelated graphics at 2560x1440 resolution===
===Game uses incorrect refresh rate===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Jigen123|date=2022-10-12|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
{{ii}} By default the game forces a 60 Hz refresh rate in full screen mode.
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Override refresh rate set by game|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/rebtd7/FF13Fix#uses-your-desktop-monitor-refresh-rate-in-full-screen-mode rebtd7/FF13Fix: Performance and bug fixes for the PC versions of FF13 and FF13-2]</ref>|fix=
 
# Download the latest release of [[#FF13Fix|FF13Fix]].
 
# Copy <code>dinput8.dll</code> and <code>FF13Fix.ini</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\alba_data\prog\win\bin</code>.
 
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{++}} The game will now use the same refresh rate selected in Windows.
 
{{ii}} You can edit <code>FF13Fix.ini</code> to specify a custom refresh rate.
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
===Character runs off screen in opening battle===
 
{{ii}} There is a game-breaking bug where the character can run off screen in the first battle, rendering the current game unplayable. Restart the game to try again.
 
 
===Fullscreen mode doesn't work===
 
{{ii}} See [[Final Fantasy XIII#Force exclusive fullscreen|the corresponding section in Final Fantasy XIII]].
 
 
===Pixelated screen bug when using 2560x1440 resolution===
 
{{ii}} See [[Final Fantasy XIII#Pixelated screen bug when using 2560x1440 resolution|the corresponding section in Final Fantasy XIII]].
 
  
 
===Launcher doesn't launch===
 
===Launcher doesn't launch===
{{ii}} See [[Final Fantasy XIII#Launcher doesn't launch|the corresponding section in Final Fantasy XIII]].
+
{{Fixbox|description=Bypass the launcher and run the program directly|ref=<ref name="Launcher">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/292120/discussions/0/613938693110095991/ Launcher has stopped working - FINAL FANTASY XIII General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
 
+
Run <code>{{p|game}}\white_data\prog\win\bin\ffxiiiimg.exe</code> with the desired [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]:
===Controller vibration doesn't work===
+
*<code>-Width=1920</code> and <code>-Height=1080</code> control the width and height of the display resolution.
{{ii}} See [[Final Fantasy XIII#Controller vibration doesn't work|the corresponding section in Final Fantasy XIII]].
+
*<code>-Shadow=512</code> controls the shadow resolution (512, 1024, 2048, 4096, or 8192).
 
+
*<code>-Msaa=4</code> controls the [[MSAA]] value (2, 4, 8, or 16).
===Mouse cursor stays on screen===
+
*<code>-FullScreenMode=Force</code> runs in full screen mode. <code>-Fullscreen=window-mode</code> forces windowed mode.
{{ii}} See [[Final Fantasy XIII#Mouse cursor stays on screen|the corresponding section in Final Fantasy XIII]].
+
*<code>-VoiceJPMode</code> runs the game with Japanese audio. Without this the game will default to English audio.
 
 
===Xbox One Controller bug in menus===
 
{{ii}} See [[Final Fantasy XIII#Xbox One Controller bug in menus|the corresponding section in Final Fantasy XIII]].
 
 
 
==Issues Unresolved==
 
===Alpha channel of textures casts shadows===
 
{{ii}}On Console versions, the alpha channel of a texture is taken into account as shadow calculations are done. on PC, even the transparent part of a texture casts shadows, making every shadow coming from alpha textures a big angular blob<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/groups/ff-modding/discussions/19/1694920442949214472 Shadows and alpha textures]</ref>
 
{{Fixbox |description= No fix as of now.|fix=
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Additional mods==
+
==Issues unresolved==
===[https://www.patreon.com/posts/ffxiii-2-monster-16829851 Monster Glow Begone]===
+
===Incorrect shadow calculation for models with alpha channel===
{{ii}} Removes the incandescent glow effect from recruited monsters.
+
{{ii}} On the console versions, whatever model shape that the alpha channel has created is taken into account when shadows are casted. In the PC version, the model shape generated by the alpha channel is not considered for shadow calculation and instead the model shape without the alpha channel is taken into account and shadows of that are casted.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/ff-modding/discussions/19/1694920442949214472|title=Shadows and alpha textures - Final Fantasy Modding Steam group|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
 
===[https://www.patreon.com/posts/ffxiii-2-monster-16829983 Monster Mod Pack]===
 
{{ii}} Adds new monsters as random encounters and Mog Throw rewards along with a few fixes. Each new monster comes included with its own unique moveset and Feral Link.
 
{{ii}} Requires the [[#Console Content Patch|Console Content Patch]].
 
 
 
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 +
{{Image|FFXIII-2_General.png|General settings}}
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
 
|physics          = Crystal Tools
 
|physics          = Crystal Tools
|physics notes    = Proprietary.
+
|physics notes    =  
 
|audio            = Miles Sound System
 
|audio            = Miles Sound System
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
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|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
|cutscenes notes  = Out-of-engine cutscenes only.
+
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 +
===Mods===
 +
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2871-final-fantasy-xiii-2-console-content-patch-v23/ Console Content Patch]====
 +
{{ii}} Restores all DLC normally unavailable in-game due to copyright and licensing issues.
 +
{{ii}} This patch has to be installed first before installing any of the mods and patches listed below.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install patch|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Jigen123|date=2022-08-11|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download the patch.
 +
# Unpack the content of the archive to <code>{{p|game}}\alba_data\</code>.
 +
# Run the .bat file.
 +
}}
 +
 +
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2354-ffxiii-2-leviathans-tears-v12_fixed/ Leviathan's Tears Mod]====
 +
{{ii}} Fixes broken translucency of the rain effect which is due to Square Enix adding an unnecessary additional alpha texture for the PC port. This mod replaces the texture file entirely with the one from the PlayStation 3 version.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Jigen123|date=2022-08-11|comment=The original mod from the author's [https://www.patreon.com/posts/ffxiii-2-tears-16829754 official download page] doesn't work anymore due to a tiny error in the script. The version of the mod uploaded on PCGW is fixed and works as intended.}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download the mod.
 +
# Unpack the content of the archive to <code>{{p|game}}\alba_data\</code>.
 +
# Run the .bat file.
 +
}}
 +
 +
====[https://www.nexusmods.com/finalfantasyxiii2/mods/1 FF XIII-2 HD]====
 +
{{ii}} Improves the quality of some of the textures and increases the polygon count of the characters models.
 +
{{ii}} Requires [https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371 4 GB Patch]. FF XIII-2 HD will automatically patch the executable if installed on the Steam version of the game, otherwise manual patching is required.
 +
 +
====[https://www.nexusmods.com/finalfantasyxiii2/mods/2 Better quality audio for pre-rendered cutscenes]====
 +
{{ii}} Adds higher quality audio from the PlayStation 3 version to the PC version's pre-rendered cutscenes.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = XP SP2 or later
+
|minOS    = XP SP2
 
|minCPU  = 2 GHz Dual Core
 
|minCPU  = 2 GHz Dual Core
|minRAM  = 1 GB
+
|minRAM  = 1.5 GB
 
|minHD    = 30 GB
 
|minHD    = 30 GB
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8 Series
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8 series
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4000 series
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4000 series
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
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|recOS    = Vista, 7, 8
 
|recOS    = Vista, 7, 8
|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Quad (2.66 GHz)
+
|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Quad 2.66 GHz
|recCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4 (2.8 GHz)
+
|recCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4 2.8 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 5870
+
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5870
|recother = XInput controller (map DirectInput controllers using drivers)<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MetalPlateMage|date=30 July 2015|comment=System requirements recommend an XInput controller but this game does not use XInput drivers. See [http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=134555540&postcount=5749 NeoGAF Forums - Knurek on FFXIII not using xinput.dll].}}</ref>
+
|recother = XInput controller
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 23:46, 21 January 2024

Final Fantasy XIII-2
Final Fantasy XIII-2 cover
Developers
Square Enix
tri-Ace
Microsoft Store Launcher Virtuos
Publishers
Square Enix
Engines
Crystal Tools
Release dates
Windows December 11, 2014
Reception
Metacritic 75
IGDB 75
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Continuous turn-based
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control, Menu-based
Genres JRPG
Art styles Realistic
Themes Fantasy
Series Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy XIII-2 on HowLongToBeat
Final Fantasy XIII-2 on IGDB
Final Fantasy XIII-2 guide on StrategyWiki
Final Fantasy XIII-2 on MobyGames
Final Fantasy XIII-2 on Wikipedia
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Final Fantasy XIV Online 2010
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Final Fantasy XIII 2014
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Final Fantasy V 2015
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Final Fantasy IX 2016
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Final Fantasy XVI TBA

Final Fantasy XIII-2 is a JRPG developed by Square Enix in collaboration with tri-Ace. It is a direct sequel to Final Fantasy XIII.

The game was originally released in 2011 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and later ported to PC in 2014.

The PC port features support for high resolution rendering, 60 FPS, higher resolution shadows, better anti-aliasing, and higher quality audio. Additionally, most DLC is included in the base game (details here) and the Japanese voice-over is available worldwide for the first time.
Despite improvements, the port suffers from some issues: alpha channel textures of objects are not considered when shadows are casted, unstable frame rate caused by the aggressive frame pacer (see FF13Fix for a fix), and missing transparency from the rain effect.

General information

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Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Only sold in bundle with Final Fantasy XIII.
Windows
Publisher website
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European store.
Windows
Publisher website
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North American store.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Windows
Steam
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Windows
Amazon.com (unavailable)
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Windows
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Windows

Version differences

The Microsoft Store version is a different build of the game that features a new launcher and an in-game quit option, added to the party and pause menu screens.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions The game has no microtransactions.

DLC and expansion packs

Includes the following DLC from the console versions in the base game:[1]
  • Coliseum Battle Opponents: Omega, Lightning & Amodar, Nabaat, Ultros & Typhon, PuPu, Gilgamesh
  • Serah's Outfits: Summoner's Garb, Beachwear, White Mage
  • Noel's Outfits: Battle Attire, Spacetime Guardian, Black Mage
  • Mog's Outfits: A Wondrous Wardrobe
  • Sazh's Story Scenario: Heads or Tails?
  • Lightning's Story Scenario: Requiem of the Goddess
  • Snow's Story Scenario: Perpetual Battlefield
The following DLC are not available on PC out-of-box due to copyright and licensing issues, but can be restored using the Console Content Patch:
  • 2 outfits for Serah: N7 Armor (from Mass Effect 3); Style and Steel
  • 2 outfits for Noel: N7 Armor (from Mass Effect 3); Assassin's Creed
  • All 5 DLC weapons (3 bows for Serah, 2 swords for Noel)
  • 5 Japan-exclusive accessories (Delicate Diva's Microphone, Delicate Diva's Headphones, Delicate Goddess's Bangle, Delicate Goddess's Earring, and Stiltzkin's Diary)

Essential improvements

FF13Fix

Fixes frame rate issues on capable machines and offers various features:
  • Removes aggressive frame pacer (proper triple buffer implementation).
  • Disables constant checks for input devices.
  • Uncaps frame rate, also properly utilizes the display's refresh rate.
  • Fixes the slowdown when 2D elements are drawn on the HUD.
  • Fixes missing text on enemy scans.
  • Restores vibration support.
  • Works around the screen glitches when using 2560x1440 resolution.

Game data

All in-game configuration is stored in the save game data. The title screen configuration is not preserved between sessions.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\setup.xml[Note 1]
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292140/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\SquareEnix\FinalFantasyXIII-2\save\
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\292140\remote\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/292140/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Up to 50 save files (886.92 MB) can be synced.
Xbox Cloud

Video

Launcher settings
Launcher settings
No graphics options in-game, all video settings must be changed from the launcher. If the launcher has been disabled, it can be started manually from <path-to-game>\FFXiii2Launcher.exe.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Set in launcher or see Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See Borderless fullscreen windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Unknown level. Can be improved up to 16x through the GPU control panel.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Up to 8x MSAA. Can't be disabled, 2x MSAA is the minimum setting.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Default on. See Vertical sync (Vsync).
60 FPS
Pre-rendered cutscenes and some menus (e.g. the Equipment menu) are capped at 30 FPS.
120+ FPS
Capped at 60 FPS. Uncapping the frame rate causes facial animation bugs during in-game cutscenes.[2]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)

Windowed

Force windowed mode
  1. Install FF13Fix.
  2. Open FF13Fix.ini.
  3. Change ForceWindowedMode = false to ForceWindowedMode = true.

Borderless fullscreen windowed

Force borderless mode
  1. Install FF13Fix.
  2. Open FF13Fix.ini.
  3. Change Borderless = false to Borderless = true.

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Force Vsync off
  1. Install FF13Fix.
  2. Open FF13Fix.ini.
  3. Change PresentationInterval = 1 to PresentationInterval = -1.

Input

Controller layout
Controller layout
Keyboard & mouse layout and remapping
Keyboard & mouse layout and remapping

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Movement and camera orientation keys are not remappable.[3]
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
No cursor. Left click acts as Confirm, right click acts as Cancel.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
X-axis can also be inverted.
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Launcher requires mouse input. Keyboard is required to exit the game.
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
X-axis can also be inverted.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Manual toggle through the On-screen Button Explanations setting.
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See DualShock 4 or DualSense.
PlayStation button prompts
Use Console Button Prompts Mod.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
Generic/other controllers
Generic DirectInput controllers are supported.
Button prompts
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Use 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

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Only stereo and 6 channels modes function correctly, see Broken surround sound. No in-game option.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Languages are region locked. French, German, Italian and Spanish text is not available in Asia while Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean text is only available in Asia. English audio is not available in Asia. A mod which allows for text in any language in any version of the game is available here.
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Fan translation by «FFRTT.ru».
Spanish

Issues fixed

Crashes throughout the game

The game can crash at certain segments due to RAM usage exceeding 2 GB.
Use the 4 GB Patch
  1. Apply the patch to <path-to-game>\alba_data\prog\win\bin\ffxii2img.exe.

Inconsistent frame rate on capable hardware

Use FF13Fix[4]

High pitched buzzing noise

Revert Audio Changes made in Windows 10 and 11[5]
  • Disable Spatial Sound on Windows 10 and 11
  • Set FFXiii2launcher.exe compatibility to Windows 8

Rain appears as white lines

The rain has broken transparency effects, making the rain appear as white lines.
Use Leviathan's Tears Mod[6]

Pixelated graphics at 2560x1440 resolution

Use FF13Fix[7]

Launcher doesn't launch

Bypass the launcher and run the program directly[8]

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

  • -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 value (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 will default to English audio.

Issues unresolved

Incorrect shadow calculation for models with alpha channel

On the console versions, whatever model shape that the alpha channel has created is taken into account when shadows are casted. In the PC version, the model shape generated by the alpha channel is not considered for shadow calculation and instead the model shape without the alpha channel is taken into account and shadows of that are casted.[9]

Other information

General settings
General settings

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Crystal Tools
Audio Miles Sound System
Cutscenes Bink Video

Mods

Console Content Patch

Restores all DLC normally unavailable in-game due to copyright and licensing issues.
This patch has to be installed first before installing any of the mods and patches listed below.
Install patch[10]
  1. Download the patch.
  2. Unpack the content of the archive to <path-to-game>\alba_data\.
  3. Run the .bat file.

Leviathan's Tears Mod

Fixes broken translucency of the rain effect which is due to Square Enix adding an unnecessary additional alpha texture for the PC port. This mod replaces the texture file entirely with the one from the PlayStation 3 version.
Install mod[11]
  1. Download the mod.
  2. Unpack the content of the archive to <path-to-game>\alba_data\.
  3. Run the .bat file.

FF XIII-2 HD

Improves the quality of some of the textures and increases the polygon count of the characters models.
Requires 4 GB Patch. FF XIII-2 HD will automatically patch the executable if installed on the Steam version of the game, otherwise manual patching is required.

Better quality audio for pre-rendered cutscenes

Adds higher quality audio from the PlayStation 3 version to the PC version's pre-rendered cutscenes.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP2
Processor (CPU) 2 GHz Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 1.5 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 30 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8 series
ATI Radeon HD 4000 series
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Other


Notes

  1. 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. 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/292140/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (292140) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. FF XIII-2 PC WINDOWS release – 11th Dec 2014 - DLC included! - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  2. FF13Fix: Performance and bug fixes for the PC versions of FF13 and FF13-2 - Uncaps the frame rate (optional) - last accessed on May 2023
  3. Game's manual on Steam - last accessed on May 2023
  4. Verified by User:Jigen123 on 2022-10-12
  5. Fixing and enhancing Final Fantasy XIII-2
  6. Verified by User:Jigen123 on 2022-10-12
  7. Verified by User:Jigen123 on 2022-10-12
  8. Launcher has stopped working - FINAL FANTASY XIII General Discussions
  9. Shadows and alpha textures - Final Fantasy Modding Steam group - last accessed on May 2023
  10. Verified by User:Jigen123 on 2022-08-11
  11. Verified by User:Jigen123 on 2022-08-11
    The original mod from the author's official download page doesn't work anymore due to a tiny error in the script. The version of the mod uploaded on PCGW is fixed and works as intended.