FF16's PC Port Struggles to Max Out Even with a RTX 4090

Final Fantasy XVI's recent PC launch, alongside a PS5 update, has unfortunately been plagued by performance problems and graphical glitches. This article details these issues across both platforms.

FFXVI PC Performance: A High-End Hardware Struggle

While the PC community eagerly awaited the game's release, hoping for stunning 4K/60fps visuals, benchmarks reveal that even the mighty NVIDIA RTX 4090 struggles to consistently maintain 60fps at native 4K with maximum settings. This is a significant surprise, given the RTX 4090's reputation as a top-tier consumer graphics card.

DSOGaming's John Papadopoulos reports achieving a stable 60fps at 4K max settings as a considerable challenge. However, a potential solution exists: enabling DLSS 3 Frame Generation with DLAA can reportedly push frame rates above 80fps. DLSS 3, NVIDIA's AI-powered frame generation technology, enhances smoothness, while DLAA, a superior anti-aliasing technique, improves image quality with minimal performance impact compared to traditional methods.

Released on September 17th, the PC version offers the Complete Edition, including the base game and both story expansions, Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide. Before launching the game, players should carefully compare their system specifications to the minimum and recommended requirements below to ensure a smooth gaming experience.

Minimum System Requirements:

Recommended System Requirements: