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LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII System Requirements

November 21, 2013Square Enix 1st Production Department70/100

Lightning must rescue souls to populate a new world, but only has thirteen days before the current one ends. Customize her abilities and weapons to confront the apocalypse and determine her fate in this time-limited mission.

LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: 2GHz Dual Core, NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT, 1500 MB RAM. Recommended: 2 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows XP SP2 or later
Processor
2GHz Dual Core CPUCPU Deals
RAM
1500 MB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT / ATI Radeon HD 4770 VRAM 512MB or laterGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c
Storage
22 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows Vista/7/8
Processor
Intel Core 2 Quad (2.66 GHz)/ AMD Phenom II X4 (2.8 GHz)CPU Deals
RAM
2 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 VRAM 512MB or laterGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c
Storage
22 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII System Requirements FAQ

Can I run LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII on a low-end PC?
If your PC meets the minimum requirements (2GHz Dual Core CPU, GeForce 8800GT/Radeon HD 4770, 1.5GB RAM), you should be able to play at lower settings. Performance may vary.
What GPU do I need for LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII?
At a minimum, you'll need a NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or an ATI Radeon HD 4770 with 512MB of VRAM. For better performance, a GeForce GTX 560 or Radeon HD 5850 is recommended.
How much RAM does LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII need?
The game requires a minimum of 1.5GB of RAM. However, 2GB of RAM is recommended for a smoother experience and to avoid potential performance issues.
Will LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII run on integrated graphics?
It's unlikely. Integrated graphics cards are generally not powerful enough to run LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII smoothly, even at the lowest settings. A dedicated GPU is highly recommended.
What is the best graphics settings for LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII?
This depends on your hardware. Start with medium settings and adjust from there. If you experience lag, lower the resolution, shadow quality, and anti-aliasing.
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LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII Game Info

Developer

Square Enix 1st Production Department

Publisher

Square Enix

Release Date

November 21, 2013

Platforms

PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Xbox One

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)

Game Modes

  • Single player
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