Summary

  • Square Enix updates Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PC specs to require high-end graphics cards with 12-16GB VRAM for 4K.
  • Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will utilize DLSS upscaling, ShaderModel 6.6 support, and DirectX 12 Ultimate on PC.

Two weeks before Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launches on PC, Square Enix shared an updated list of the full specifications to run the game at minimum, recommended, and ultra settings. Square Enix also recommended that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth players use a high-end graphics card with 12GB to 16GB of video memory to play the game using a 4K monitor.

The news came as Square Enix prepared to launch Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on PC nearly a year after its initial PS5 release. In November, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth also released a PS5 Pro enhancement patch that allowed the game to utilize the upgraded specs of Sony's console refresh. Although Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth received both a PS5 Pro update and the upcoming PC port, the game will not receive any DLC content like Final Fantasy 7 Remake had with its Episode INTERmission expansion. Square Enix stated that it had shifted its focus towards the development of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, and asked fans to wait a little longer for any more information about it.

While Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth shared some PC spec requirements after revealing the port during The Game Awards, Square Enix has since made a few changes to the list. The company clarified its previous PC specs by stating that a graphics card with at least 12GB to 16GB of video memory was recommended for players using a 4K monitor. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will still require 64-bit versions of the Windows 10 or 11 operating systems, 155 GB of storage space on a solid-state drive (SSD), and at least 16GB of RAM. On the processor side, a multi-core CPU such as the Ryzen 5 5600 or higher is recommended. For graphics cards, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth requires an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 or higher, as the game will utilize Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) upscaling to increase performance.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Full PC Specs Requirements (January 6)

Preset

Minimum

Recommended

Ultra

Graphic Setting

30 FPS/1080p/ Graphics Quality "Low"

60 FPS/1080p/ Graphics Quality "Medium"

60 FPS/2160p (4K)/ Graphics Quality "High"

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/ AMD Ryzen 7 3700X/ Intel Core i7-8700/ Intel Core 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 6600 or later model required. **Nvidia GeForce RTX Series or later model required.

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

*GPU Memory 12GB or greater recommended if a 4K monitor is used. **Graphics card supporting ShaderModel 6.6 or a later version and OS supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate required.

*GPU Memory 16GB or greater recommended if a 4K monitor is used.

*GPU Memory 16GB or greater recommended if a 4K monitor is used.

Additionally, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth requires GPUs that support ShaderModel 6.6 or higher, alongside operating systems with DirectX 12 Ultimate support. In previous interviews, game director Naoki Hamaguchi encouraged players to try out Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on PC due to the upgraded lighting, shaders, and textures that are currently exclusive to the upcoming port. It remains to be seen if the PS5 version will receive similar lighting upgrades.

Although Square Enix previously stated its intent to optimize Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for Steam Deck, the company provided no updates on that front. With January 23 right around the corner, fans will not have much longer to wait to play Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on PC.

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
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Top Critic Avg: 92 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
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Released
February 29, 2024
ESRB
T For Teen Due To Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
Developer(s)
Square Enix
Publisher(s)
Square Enix
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Discover a vibrant and vast world in this standalone entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. Iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII have escaped from the dystopian city Midgar and are now in pursuit of Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead. This new adventure can be enjoyed by all players, even those who have yet to play Final Fantasy VII Remake or the PlayStation original. Expect a new standard of cinematic storytelling, fast-paced combat and rich exploration across a vast world.

Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Franchise
Final Fantasy
PC Release Date
January 23, 2025
PS5 Release Date
February 29, 2024
Platform(s)
PlayStation 5, PC
Genre(s)
RPG
How Long To Beat
40 Hours
PS Plus Availability
N/A
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty