Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC Specs Demand High-End Hardware for 4K
Square Enix has released updated PC specifications for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, highlighting the need for powerful hardware, especially for 4K resolution. The game, launching on PC January 23rd, requires a high-end graphics card with 12-16GB VRAM for optimal 4K performance.
Key features of the PC version include DLSS upscaling, ShaderModel 6.6 support, and DirectX 12 Ultimate. Square Enix strongly recommends 12-16GB of VRAM for 4K displays, and 16GB is suggested for the Ultra setting regardless of resolution.
The updated specifications clarify previous announcements, emphasizing the need for substantial GPU power for high-resolution gameplay. While minimum and recommended specs are detailed below, the focus remains on the high-end requirements for a smooth 4K experience.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC Specifications (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 | 12GB+ VRAM recommended for 4K (Minimum & Recommended). ShaderModel 6.6 and DirectX 12 Ultimate required. 16GB+ VRAM recommended for 4K (Ultra). | 16GB+ VRAM recommended for 4K. | 16GB+ VRAM recommended for 4K. |
The game will leverage these features to deliver enhanced visuals, particularly in lighting, shaders, and textures, according to director Naoki Hamaguchi. While a Steam Deck optimization was previously mentioned, no further updates have been provided. The absence of DLC, like the INTERmission episode in the Remake, is attributed to the team's focus on Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3.