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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII cover. | + | |cover = Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Square Enix}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Square Enix}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|tri-Ace}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|tri-Ace}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Virtuos|Microsoft Store Launcher}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|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}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii|66}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|2042/lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii|61}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii|70}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Continuous turn-based}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Point and select}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | JRPG, RPG }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Final Fantasy}} | ||
|steam appid = 345350 | |steam appid = 345350 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| − | |strategywiki = | + | |official site= https://square-enix-games.com/en_US/games/lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii |
| + | |hltb = 5300 | ||
| + | |strategywiki = Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII | ||
| + | |mobygames = lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii__ | ||
|wikipedia = Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII | |wikipedia = Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII | ||
|winehq = 17448 | |winehq = 17448 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{++}} Includes all DLC except for an [[Final Fantasy VII|Aerith]]-themed garb, the [[Final Fantasy VI|Siegfried]] garb, and 14 adornments. All | + | {{++}} Includes all DLC except for an [[Final Fantasy VII|Aerith]]-themed garb, the [[Final Fantasy VI|Siegfried]] garb, and 14 adornments. All can be patched back in with [[#Outerworld Addons|two fan-made]] [[#Aerith Garb| mods]]. |
{{++}} 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. | ||
| − | {{++}} | + | {{++}}SFX, voice overs, and music are slightly higher in audio quality compared to the console versions. |
| + | {{--}} Outside engine pre-rendered cutscenes have lower quality audio compared to the PS3 version. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/345350/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.eu.square-enix.com/ | + | {{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- | + | {{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 | | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9plf9mr720sj | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 345350 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | |
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The Microsoft Store version is a different build of the game that features a new launcher. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | ===[ | + | ===[https://www.patreon.com/posts/ffxiii-lr-button-16830071 Console Button Prompts]=== |
| − | This mod | + | {{ii}} This mod adds PlayStation or Xbox buttons back from the original console releases. |
| + | |||
| + | ===[https://www.nexusmods.com/lightningreturnsfinalfantasy13/mods/3 Higher Quality Audio for Pre rendered cutscenes]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} This mod adds in higher quality audio from the PS3 version for the PC version's pre rendered cutscenes | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{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/ | + | {{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 | + | |discord = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = true | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = Up to 64 save files (128 MB) can be synced. | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = true | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|LRFFXIII Graphic Settings.png|Graphics settings menu.}} | {{Image|LRFFXIII Graphic Settings.png|Graphics settings menu.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |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 = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = 4K is the maximum resolution. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = Listed in options as ''Texture Filtering''. | |anisotropic notes = Listed in options as ''Texture Filtering''. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = [[SSAA]] available through built-in scaler. Can be used to downscale from 4K | + | |antialiasing notes = [[SSAA]] available through built-in scaler. Can be used to downscale from 4K. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = always on | ||
| + | |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. | ||
| + | |hdr = false | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|LRFFXIII Keyboard Settings.png|Keyboard remapping screen}} | {{Image|LRFFXIII Keyboard Settings.png|Keyboard remapping screen}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{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 = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |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 | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
| − | |button prompts notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
| + | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = false | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| + | |button prompts = Xbox, DualShock | ||
| + | |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 = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | ==Audio== | |
| − | + | {{Audio | |
| − | |||
| − | ==Audio | ||
| − | {{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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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Japanese |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Korean |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan translation – [https://www.centraldetraducoes.net.br/2023/06/traducao-do-lightning-returns-ffxiii-pc.html download.] |
| − | |fan = | + | |fan = true |
| − | |fan | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation by "ZOG", [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/lightning_returns_final_fantasy_xiii/files/7207.html]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
| − | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/01/final-fantasy-xiii-lightning-returns.html Helix Mod: FINAL FANTASY XIII LIGHTNING RETURNS]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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|osvr = | |osvr = | ||
|osvr notes = | |osvr notes = | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|keyboard-mouse = | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
|keyboard-mouse notes = | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
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|trackir = | |trackir = | ||
|trackir notes = | |trackir notes = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
|play area seated = | |play area seated = | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | + | ===Some bugs occur when the game is running at 60 FPS=== | |
| − | === | + | {{ii}} The Gysahl Green patches after planting seeds can sometimes become non interactable.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/345350/discussions/0/451850213950873014/|title= Gysahl Greens farming bug|date=17 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/345350/discussions/0/451852225132704436/|title="Gysahl Green glitch" becoming a huge problem that needs fixed.|date=17 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/345350/discussions/0/1842440600608075986/|title=Gyashl Green Bug?|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> |
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} Rocky crag moles can sometimes become non interactable, making it unable to be collected.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/345350/discussions/0/1699416432422737624/#c1699417068296824462|title=Any glitches with the dynamic FPS?|date=17 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_bugs_and_glitches#Lightning_Returns:_Final_Fantasy_XIII|title=List of bugs and glitches|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> |
| − | {{ | + | {{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 the garb is obtained in the conversation that is triggered after the Fireworks are obtained. Also, one of the fireworks may not be obtained making it unable to even proceed through the story as well.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/345350/discussions/0/1368380934247655890/|title=Didn't receive miqo'te dress|date=17 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/345350/discussions/0/1842440600608075986/#c1842440600609580950|title= Post on Gyashl Green Bug?|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=All of these bugs can be solved if the game is running in 30 FPS|fix= | |
| − | + | # Save the game before interacting with the Gysahl Green patches to plant a seed or when collecting the Greens. Set the frame rate to Fixed and reload the save file. the patch should now be interact able. | |
| − | # | + | # Before collecting the Rocky Crag moles, save the game and set the frame rate to Fixed. the crag moles should be obtainable. |
| + | # When doing the fireworks quest in Yusnaan, save the game and set the frame rate to Fixed. Reload the save file and start the quest. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9Ex |
| − | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2020-07-24|comment=Confirmed using [[Special K]].}}</ref> |
| + | |directdraw versions = | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = | ||
| + | |opengl notes = | ||
| + | |glide versions = | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan versions = | ||
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
| + | |dos modes = | ||
| + | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
|cutscenes = Bink | |cutscenes = Bink | ||
| − | |cutscenes notes = | + | |cutscenes notes = Out-of-engine and few in engine cutscenes. |
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Mods=== | ||
| + | ===[https://www.patreon.com/posts/ffxiii-lr-addons-16830103 Outerworld Addons]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} This mod restores the Siegfried garb. It also restores the 14 adornments, but only after completing the game once. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[https://mega.nz/file/6t5VVJbJ#HDHLOzuYZp2YZEntMQ9BkPij9Xsf3ttPmUOo4qDHoVA Aerith Garb]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} This mod restores the Aerith garb. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1037-the-thirteenth-ark/ The Thirteenth Ark]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} 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. | ||
| + | {{--}}Incompatible after the 12/7/2021 game update | ||
| + | |||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minRAM = 1500 MB | |minRAM = 1500 MB | ||
|minHD = 22 GB | |minHD = 22 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |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 = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 |
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5770 | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5770 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Revision as of 23:48, 21 January 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Square Enix | |
| tri-Ace | |
| Microsoft Store Launcher | Virtuos |
| Publishers | |
| Square Enix | |
| Engines | |
| Crystal Tools | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 10, 2015 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 66 |
| OpenCritic | 61 |
| IGDB | 70 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Continuous turn-based |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control, Point and select |
| Genres | JRPG, RPG |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Final Fantasy |
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Key points
- Includes all DLC except for an Aerith-themed garb, the Siegfried garb, and 14 adornments. All can be patched back in with two fan-made mods.
- PC exclusive graphical features include a new lighting engine, an alternate color palette, glare and texture filtering improvements, with 4K resolution support.
- SFX, voice overs, and music are slightly higher in audio quality compared to the console versions.
- Outside engine pre-rendered cutscenes have lower quality audio compared to the PS3 version.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Publisher website | |
European store | |
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| Publisher website | |
North American store | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
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| Steam | |
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Version differences
- The Microsoft Store version is a different build of the game that features a new launcher.
Essential improvements
Console Button Prompts
- This mod adds PlayStation or Xbox buttons back from the original console releases.
Higher Quality Audio for Pre rendered cutscenes
- This mod adds in higher quality audio from the PS3 version for the PC version's pre rendered cutscenes
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\345350\remote\SquareEnix\LightningReturnsFinalFantasyXIII |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/345350/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\345350\remote\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-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. | |
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
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. | ||
| 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 and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | No mouse support. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Confirm and Cancel buttons can be swapped in the Control Options menu. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion | X-axis inversion also available |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers |
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| PlayStation controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | For DualShock button prompts use FFXIII-LR - Console Button Prompts mod. | |
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | No volume settings of any kind. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- Japanese edition features only the Japanese language.
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation – download. | |||
| Russian | Fan translation by "ZOG", [1]. | |||
| Spanish |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: FINAL FANTASY XIII LIGHTNING RETURNS. | ||
Issues fixed
Some bugs occur when the game is running at 60 FPS
- The Gysahl Green patches after planting seeds can sometimes become non interactable.[1][2][3]
- Rocky crag moles can sometimes become non interactable, 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 the garb is obtained in the conversation that is triggered after the Fireworks are obtained. Also, one of the fireworks may not be 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 running in 30 FPS |
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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 Video | Out-of-engine and few in engine cutscenes. |
Mods
Outerworld Addons
- This mod restores the Siegfried garb. It also restores the 14 adornments, but only after completing the game once.
Aerith Garb
- This mod restores the Aerith garb.
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.
- Incompatible after the 12/7/2021 game update
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Vista, 7, 8 |
| Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz dual-core CPU | Intel Core 2 Quad (2.66 GHz) Phenom II X4 (2.8 GHz) |
| System memory (RAM) | 1500 MB | 2 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 22 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800GT ATI Radeon HD 4770 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 ATI Radeon HD 5770 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/345350/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (345350) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Gysahl Greens farming bug - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ "Gysahl Green glitch" becoming a huge problem that needs fixed. - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Gyashl Green Bug? - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Any glitches with the dynamic FPS? - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ List of bugs and glitches - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Didn't receive miqo'te dress - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Post on Gyashl Green Bug? - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2020-07-24
- Confirmed using Special K.