This page is for the 2019 remaster. For the original 2000 release, see Final Fantasy VIII. For the 2013 re-release, see Final Fantasy VIII (2013).
Key points
- Remaster of Final Fantasy VIII featuring updated character models and additional graphics settings, compared to the 2013 release.
- Chocobo World is not included. Its previously exclusive items can be obtained with Rinoa's Angelo Search ability.[1]
- Includes the original PlayStation version's music, which was not included with the 2013 release.[2]
- Includes 7 "Cheats" and 3 "Boosts" for customizing the gameplay experience and difficulty.[3][4]
- Graphics are 4:3 pillarboxed with slight windowboxing, and gameplay runs at 15-30 FPS.[5] Background graphics have been heavily blurred (although an HD background mod is available for Patreon backers and will be released publicly later), and the 2013 version's Original Graphic Mode is not available.[6]
General information
- Digital Foundry analysis
- Steam Community Discussions
- Qhimm Final Fantasy Mod Forums
Availability[edit]
Essential improvements[edit]
Graphical enhancements[edit]
- Note: McindusMods, author of several of these mods, is creating an installer. If you wait, it will be released, making installing all of these mods more convenient.
Game data[edit]
Configuration file(s) location[edit]
Save game data location[edit]
- 60 save slots available (30 save slots divided between two folders).
In-game display and camera settings.
Native in-game Config menu settings. These settings are also available in the System Menu.
In-game keyboard remapping.
In-game controller remapping (Xbox icons).
In-game controller remapping (DualShock 4 icons).
In-game control mapping (Keyboard).
Access with F9.
In-game control mapping (Xbox Controller).
Access with LT+RS.
In-game control mapping (DualShock 4).
Access with L2+R3.
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Master, Music, Sound |
Surround sound |
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Stereo[10] |
Subtitles |
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Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Japanese |
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Spanish |
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Issues fixed[edit]
System.InvalidOperationExceptions error message on launch[edit]
Update the video card's drivers[11]
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- For laptop, mobile, and all-in-one systems check the manufacturer's site first for customized drivers (if applicable).
- Otherwise, download and install the latest drivers from the appropriate site:
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Disable integrated or unused video cards[11]
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- Press ⊞ Win+R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type
devmgmt.msc and press ↵ Enter or click OK to open the Device Manager.
- Double-click Display adapters to expand the list of video cards.
- Right-click on each video card not to be used and select Disable device. Choose Yes to confirm.
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Create the config.txt file[12]
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- Go to the Configuration file location.
- If a file named
config.txt does not exist in this location, right-click inside the folder, then select New > Text Document.
- Name the new file
config.txt .
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22 FPS Fix[edit]
Use Special K
- Download Special K
- Extract
SpecialK32.dll and Specialk32.pdb to FF8 install directory
- Rename
SpecialK32.dll to opengl32.dll - its an L not a one
- Play the game normally, no need to mess with any settings
- Go to this Steam Guide or the fix's creator's site for more info
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Other information[edit]
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
OpenGL |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware[edit]
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Middleware |
Notes |
Audio |
vgmstream |
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System requirements[edit]
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
7 SP1, 8.1, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core i3 2.2 GHz AMD A series 2.2 GHz |
Intel Core i5 2.8 GHz AMD A8 series 3.1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) |
2 GB |
4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
Nvidia GeForce GT 730 AMD Radeon R7 240 OpenGL 3.3 compatible DirectX 11 compatible
| Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 AMD Radeon RX 470 |
Sound (audio device) |
DirectX compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 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>/1026680/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (1026680) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References