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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Quick Performance Tips for LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII

Lower the resolution for a significant performance boost.

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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.