Difference between revisions of "Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |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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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Crystal Tools}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Crystal Tools}} | ||
|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 = |
+ | |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 = | + | |winehq = 17448 |
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{++}} Includes all DLC except for | + | {{++}} 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. | ||
+ | {{++}}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| | + | {{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-games.com/en_US/product/293975/lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii-steam | Steam | North American store | | Windows }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store. | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii/ | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | lightning-returns-final-fantasy-xiii | Steam | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{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== |
− | {{ | + | ===[https://mega.nz/file/n0IQlJBI#aPW2QRHGIFFtbJpVlwIE1zjDVWeaNsyaQ2KCYq8ToFA Console Button Prompts]=== |
− | + | {{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== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|LRFFXIII Graphic Settings.png|Graphics settings menu.}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |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 = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = 4K is the maximum resolution. |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Exclusive fullscreen unavailable. |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = true |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Listed in options as ''Texture Filtering''. |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |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 = | + | |120 fps = false |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 60 FPS. |
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Image|LRFFXIII Keyboard Settings.png|Keyboard remapping screen}} |
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = No mouse support. |
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |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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|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Confirm and Cancel buttons can be swapped in the ''Control Options'' menu. |
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
− | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |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 = |
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |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 notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = false |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = No volume settings of any kind. |
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | {{L10n|content= | + | {{L10n|content={{ii}} Japanese edition features only the Japanese language. |
+ | |||
{{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 = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} The | + | ==VR support== |
− | {{ii}} The | + | {{VR support |
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = unknown | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
+ | |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 notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = unknown | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Some bugs occur when the game is running at 60 FPS=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Gysahl Green patches after planting seeds can become non interact-able.<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 interact-able, 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's main quest, the Miqo'te garb can sometimes not be obtained. | ||
+ | {{ii}} In the same fireworks quest as above, one of the fireworks can sometimes not be obtained, making it unable to complete the quest.<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. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9Ex | ||
+ | |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 notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = DirectInput | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = Out-of-engine and few in engine cutscenes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ===[https://mega.nz/file/W4J3kCbL#3xnYAvUBAqcG2TEsfhf9fD52kdqAqmh0shKdbjp-61c 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/mgJ3gTKD#mMoG9VBaHJ6J_nwtJ29sfA5EtKe0YWINgcB0fTCI4m4 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 | ||
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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 | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
− | |||
|recOS = Vista, 7, 8 | |recOS = Vista, 7, 8 | ||
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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}} |
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Developers | |
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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 |
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 | |||
Publisher website | North American store | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | ||||
Steam |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Steam Cloud | Up to 64 save files (128 MB) can be synced. | |
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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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 and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 | ||
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | |
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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 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's main quest, the Miqo'te garb can sometimes not be obtained.
- In the same fireworks quest as above, one of the fireworks can sometimes not be obtained, making it unable to complete the quest.[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 |
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Direct3D | 9Ex | [8] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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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 | ||
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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.