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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII cover.png
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|cover        = Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Square Enix}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Square Enix}}
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 10, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 10, 2015}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii|66}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|2042/lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii|61}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii|70}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Final Fantasy}}
 
|steam appid  = 345350
 
|steam appid  = 345350
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
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|official site= https://square-enix-games.com/en_US/games/lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii
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|hltb        = 5300
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames    = lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii__
 
|wikipedia    = Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
 
|wikipedia    = Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
 
|winehq      = 17448
 
|winehq      = 17448
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Final Fantasy}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{++}} Includes all DLC except for Aerith (''Final Fantasy VII'') garb, Siegfried garb, and 14 adornments (accessories). The Siegfried garb and adornments are missing due to a lack of Outerworld Services, but can be [[#Outerworld Addons|patched]] in.
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{{++}} Includes all DLC except for an [[Final Fantasy VII|Aerith]]-themed garb, the [[Final Fantasy VI|Siegfried]] garb, and 14 adornments. All but the Aerith garb can be patched back in with [[#Outerworld Addons|a fan-made mod]].
 
{{++}} PC exclusive graphical features include a new lighting engine, an alternate color palette, glare and texture filtering improvements, with 4K resolution support.
 
{{++}} PC exclusive graphical features include a new lighting engine, an alternate color palette, glare and texture filtering improvements, with 4K resolution support.
 
{{++}} Generally agreed that this game performs much better than XIII and XIII-2, with better optimization. Many players report solid 60 FPS.
 
{{++}} Generally agreed that this game performs much better than XIII and XIII-2, with better optimization. Many players report solid 60 FPS.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/345350/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/345350/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.eu.square-enix.com/emea_europe/games/pc-windows-download/LIGHTNING-RETURNS-FINAL-FANTASY-XIII.php | Steam | European store | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.eu.square-enix-games.com/en_EU/product/310453/lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii-pc-download | Steam | European store | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.na.square-enix.com/product/293975/lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii-pc-download | Steam | North American store | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/product/293975/lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii-steam | Steam | North American store | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii/ | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii/ | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 345350 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 345350 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]].
 
 
 
===Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions===
 
{{++}} Includes all DLC except for Aerith (''Final Fantasy VII'') garb, Siegfried garb, and 14 adornments (accessories). The Siegfried garb and adornments are missing due to a lack of Outerworld Services, but can be [[#Outerworld Addons|patched]] in.
 
{{ii}} Visit [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_Lightning_Returns:_Final_Fantasy_XIII_downloadable_content Final Fantasy Wiki]
 
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
===[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=592363248 Outerworld Addons]===
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===[https://www.patreon.com/posts/ffxiii-lr-addons-16830103 Outerworld Addons]===
 
This mod restores the Siegfried garb. It also restores the 14 adornments, but only after completing the game once.
 
This mod restores the Siegfried garb. It also restores the 14 adornments, but only after completing the game once.
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===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1037-the-thirteenth-ark/ The Thirteenth Ark]===
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The ability to give custom names to schemata was taken out of the PC version. This utility effectively re-enables that function, and adds the ability to lock names to specific slots.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\345350\remote\SquareEnix\LightningReturnsFinalFantasyXIII}}
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{{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\345350\remote\SquareEnix\LightningReturnsFinalFantasyXIII}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\345350\remote}}
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{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\345350\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
|origin               =  
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|discord                =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes          =
|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games store      =
|steam cloud notes     = Up to 64 save files (128 MB) can be synced.
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|epic games store notes =
|uplay                 =  
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|gog galaxy            =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes      =
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|origin                 =  
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|origin notes           =  
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|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud notes     = Up to 64 save files (128 MB) can be synced.
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|uplay                 =  
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|uplay notes           =
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|xbox cloud            =
 +
|xbox cloud notes      =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|LRFFXIII Graphic Settings.png|Graphics settings menu.}}
 
{{Image|LRFFXIII Graphic Settings.png|Graphics settings menu.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = false
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [https://www.reddit.com/r/widescreengamingforum/comments/fwxz7i/final_fantasy_13_lightning_returns_219_ultrawide/ related WSGF post].
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          = 4K is the maximum resolution.
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[SSAA]] available through built-in scaler. Can be used to downscale from 4K, if your screen resolution is lower than that.
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[SSAA]] available through built-in scaler. Can be used to downscale from 4K, if your screen resolution is lower than that.
|vsync                      = false
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|vsync                      = always on
|vsync notes                =  
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|vsync notes                = Always on.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              = Capped at 60 FPS.
 
|120 fps notes              = Capped at 60 FPS.
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|hdr                        = false
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|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|LRFFXIII Keyboard Settings.png|Keyboard remapping screen}}
 
{{Image|LRFFXIII Keyboard Settings.png|Keyboard remapping screen}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = No mouse support.
 
|key remap notes          = No mouse support.
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= X-axis inversion also available
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= X-axis inversion also available
|touchscreen               = false
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts            = xbox
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
|button prompts notes      =  
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4               = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = false
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes   =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers         = unknown
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|other controllers notes  =
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|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=  
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|button prompts            = Xbox, DualShock
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|button prompts notes      = For DualShock button prompts use [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5q4LxwS1je2cnhkQjdSdE0zYlk/view FFXIII-LR - Console Button Prompts] mod.
 
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = false
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
===[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=592363248 DualShock / Xbox Button Prompts]===
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===[https://www.patreon.com/posts/ffxiii-lr-button-16830071 Console Button Prompts]===
 
{{ii}} This mod adds PlayStation or Xbox buttons.
 
{{ii}} This mod adds PlayStation or Xbox buttons.
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume notes    = No volume settings of any kind.
 
|separate volume notes    = No volume settings of any kind.
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |language  = Japanese
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Korean
 
  |language  = Korean
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|oculus rift                =  
 
|oculus rift                =  
 
|oculus rift notes          =  
 
|oculus rift notes          =  
|tracked motion controllers  =  
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|osvr                        =  
|tracked motion controllers notes=  
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|osvr notes                 =  
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
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|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
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|tobii eye tracking          =
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|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 
|play area seated            =  
 
|play area seated            =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Issues fixed==
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==Issues Fixed==
 
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===Some Bugs occur when the game is running at 60fps===
===Game becomes stuck at loading screen===
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{{ii}}The Gysahl Green patches after planting seeds can sometimes become non interact able.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/345350/discussions/0/451850213950873014/  Gysahl Greens farming bug]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/345350/discussions/0/451852225132704436/ "Gysahl Green glitch" becoming a huge problem that needs fixed.]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/345350/discussions/0/1842440600608075986/ Gyashl Green Bug?]</ref> 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{ii}}Rocky crag moles can sometimes become non interact able, making it unable to be collected.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/345350/discussions/0/1699416432422737624/#c1699417068296824462 Any glitches with the dynamic FPS?]</ref><ref>[https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_bugs_and_glitches#Lightning_Returns:_Final_Fantasy_XIII List of bugs and glitches]</ref>
{{Fixbox/fix|This issue is seemingly caused by the user's Anti Virus software (Avast in particular) deleting files after installation|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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{{ii}}When picking up the fireworks in Yusnaan from one of the chocobo girls, the Miqo'te garb can sometimes not be obtained even though Hope says you got the garb in the conversation triggered after you get the Fireworks. Also one of the fireworks is not obtained making it unable to even proceed through the story as well.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/345350/discussions/0/1368380934247655890/ Didn't receive miqo'te dress]</ref><ref>{https://steamcommunity.com/app/345350/discussions/0/1842440600608075986/#c1842440600609580950  Post on Gyashl Green Bug?]</ref>
#Add an exception in your Anti Virus software for the game's install directory, default is: <pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\LIGHTNING RETURNS FINAL FANTASY XIII</pre>
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{{Fixbox|description=All of these bugs can be solved if the game is runnining in 30fps|fix=
#Verify the integrity of the game cache in Steam
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# Save the game before interacting with the Gysahl green patches and then set the frame rate to Fixed. Reload the save file and the patch should now be interact able. 
#Once the files have been downloaded, start the game and all should be well
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# Before collecting the Rocky Crag moles, save the game and set the frame rate to fixed. the crag moles should be obtainable now.
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# When doing the fireworks quest in Yusnaan, save the game and set the frame rate to fixed. Reload the save file and continue doing that quest 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
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|direct3d versions      = 9Ex
|direct3d notes        =  
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|direct3d notes        = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2020-07-24|comment=Confirmed using [[Special K]].}}</ref>
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|directdraw versions    =
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|directdraw notes      =
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|opengl versions        =
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|opengl notes          =
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|glide versions        =
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|glide notes            =
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|software mode          =
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|software mode notes    =
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|mantle support        =
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|mantle support notes  =
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|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
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|dos modes              =
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|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows exe notes      =
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|macos 32-bit app      =
 +
|macos 64-bit app      =
 +
|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable=  
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|linux 64-bit executable=
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|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minRAM  = 1500 MB
 
|minRAM  = 1500 MB
 
|minHD    = 22 GB
 
|minHD    = 22 GB
|minGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT
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|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800GT
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4770
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4770
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
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|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recCPU2  = Phenom II X4 (2.8 GHz)
 
|recCPU2  = Phenom II X4 (2.8 GHz)
|recGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5770
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5770
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 08:24, 12 July 2021

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII cover
Developers
Square Enix
tri-Ace
Publishers
Square Enix
Engines
Crystal Tools
Release dates
Windows December 10, 2015
Reception
Metacritic 66
OpenCritic 61
IGDB 70
Taxonomy
Series Final Fantasy
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII on HowLongToBeat
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII on IGDB
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII on MobyGames
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII on Wikipedia
Final Fantasy VII 1998
Final Fantasy VIII 2000
Final Fantasy XI 2003
Final Fantasy XIV Online 2010
Final Fantasy VII (2012) 2012
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn 2013
Final Fantasy VIII (2013) 2013
Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) 2014
Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) 2014
Final Fantasy XIII 2014
Final Fantasy XIII-2 2014
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years 2015
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD‎ 2015
Final Fantasy V 2015
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII 2015
Final Fantasy VI 2015
Final Fantasy IX 2016
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster 2016
Mobius Final Fantasy 2017
World of Final Fantasy 2017
SaGa (series)
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age 2018
Mana (series)
Final Fantasy XV 2018
Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition 2018
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT 2019
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered 2019
Final Fantasy VII Windows Edition 2020
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster (series)
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade 2021
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin 2022
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion 2022
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis 2023
Final Fantasy XVI TBA

Key points

Includes all DLC except for an Aerith-themed garb, the Siegfried garb, and 14 adornments. All but the Aerith garb can be patched back in with a fan-made mod.
PC exclusive graphical features include a new lighting engine, an alternate color palette, glare and texture filtering improvements, with 4K resolution support.
Generally agreed that this game performs much better than XIII and XIII-2, with better optimization. Many players report solid 60 FPS.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
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
Steam
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Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.

Essential improvements

Outerworld Addons

This mod restores the Siegfried garb. It also restores the 14 adornments, but only after completing the game once.

The Thirteenth Ark

The ability to give custom names to schemata was taken out of the PC version. This utility effectively re-enables that function, and adds the ability to lock names to specific slots.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\345350\remote\SquareEnix\LightningReturnsFinalFantasyXIII
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/345350/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\345350\remote\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/345350/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Up to 64 save files (128 MB) can be synced.

Video

Graphics settings menu.
Graphics settings menu.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
See the related WSGF post.
4K Ultra HD
4K is the maximum resolution.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Exclusive fullscreen unavailable.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Listed in options as Texture Filtering.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
SSAA available through built-in scaler. Can be used to downscale from 4K, if your screen resolution is lower than that.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Always on.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Capped at 60 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard remapping screen
Keyboard remapping screen

Console Button Prompts

This mod adds PlayStation or Xbox buttons.

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
No volume settings of any kind.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Japanese edition features only the Japanese language.
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Japanese
Traditional Chinese
Korean

VR support

Issues Fixed

Some Bugs occur when the game is running at 60fps

The Gysahl Green patches after planting seeds can sometimes become non interact able.[1][2][3]
Rocky crag moles can sometimes become non interact able, making it unable to be collected.[4][5]
When picking up the fireworks in Yusnaan from one of the chocobo girls, the Miqo'te garb can sometimes not be obtained even though Hope says you got the garb in the conversation triggered after you get the Fireworks. Also one of the fireworks is not obtained making it unable to even proceed through the story as well.[6][7]
All of these bugs can be solved if the game is runnining in 30fps
  1. Save the game before interacting with the Gysahl green patches and then set the frame rate to Fixed. Reload the save file and the patch should now be interact able.
  2. Before collecting the Rocky Crag moles, save the game and set the frame rate to fixed. the crag moles should be obtainable now.
  3. When doing the fireworks quest in Yusnaan, save the game and set the frame rate to fixed. Reload the save file and continue doing that quest

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9Ex [8]
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System
Input DirectInput
Cutscenes Bink

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP2
Processor (CPU) 2 GHz dual-core CPU
System memory (RAM) 1500 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 22 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800GT
ATI Radeon HD 4770
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 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>/345350/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (345350) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References