Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC Specs Demand High-End Hardware for 4K
With Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's PC launch just weeks away (January 23rd), Square Enix has released updated system requirements, highlighting the need for powerful hardware, especially for 4K resolution. The updated specifications emphasize the necessity of a high-end graphics card boasting 12-16GB VRAM for optimal 4K gameplay.
Key PC Specifications:
The requirements specify a minimum, recommended, and ultra setting profile. Crucially, for 4K (2160p) at high settings (the "Ultra" preset), Square Enix strongly recommends a graphics card with 16GB of VRAM. Even at the recommended settings (1080p at 60fps), a robust system is needed.
Here's a breakdown of the key requirements:
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Graphics Card (GPU): A high-end card is essential, particularly for 4K. While a GeForce RTX 2060 or equivalent is the minimum, 12-16GB VRAM is recommended for 4K, escalating to 16GB+ for Ultra settings. Shader Model 6.6 and DirectX 12 Ultimate support are mandatory. DLSS is utilized for performance enhancement.
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Processor (CPU): A multi-core CPU such as the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 or Intel Core i7-8700 (or better) is recommended.
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Memory (RAM): 16GB of RAM is the minimum across all presets.
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Storage: A 155GB solid-state drive (SSD) is required.
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Operating System (OS): 64-bit versions of Windows 10 or 11 are supported.
Full specifications are detailed below:
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Full PC Specs Requirements (January 6)
| Preset | Minimum | Recommended | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 1400 / Intel Core i3-8100 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 / Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel Core i7-8700 / i5-10400 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X / Intel Core i7-10700 |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 6600 / Intel Arc A580 / Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT / Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 | AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX / Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 155 GB SSD | 155 GB SSD | 155 GB SSD |
| Notes | See below | See below | See below |
- GPU Memory: 12GB or greater recommended for 4K; 16GB or greater recommended for 4K Ultra settings. Graphics card supporting ShaderModel 6.6 or later and OS supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate required.
Notably, the PC version boasts enhanced lighting, shaders, and textures not present in the PS5 release. While Square Enix previously hinted at Steam Deck optimization, no further updates have been provided. The upcoming PC release promises a visually superior experience for those with the necessary hardware.
