Gaming
Final Fantasy XV PC System Requirements, Benchmark, and Royal Edition Revealed

At long last, after years of promises, Final Fantasy XV is coming to PC. Hail to the king.
The official Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition page has been updated with a whole slew of new information, most notable a release date of March 6th. While this date isn’t too far away, it can’t come soon enough. Who wouldn’t be anxious for a PC port of a fantastic game that supports 4K resolution and mods? Plus, starting February 1st, gamers who pre-order Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition will receive unique bonuses depending on their digital distribution platform of choice. Gamers who purchase the game through the Windows Store will receive a pack containing items that power up their team; Steam users will obtain a collection of clothes for the protagonist and his posse, and gamers who buy the game on Origin will be rewarded with decals to deck out their in-game car.
Of course, some of you are wondering if your computer will even be able to run the game. Normally, I would say the system requirements aren’t too arduous, but I’m not so sure. Square Enix provided the following specs, and they are perplexing to say the least:
Minimum Specifications for 720p
OS: Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8.1/Windows 10 64-bit
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500 (3.3GHz or higher)/AMD FX-6100 (3.3GHz or higher)
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760/Geforce GTX 1050/AMD Radeon
RAM: 8GB
Hard Disc Free Space on SSD: 100GB or higher
Sound Card: DirectSound compatible sound card, Windows Sonic and Dolby Atmos support
DirectX: DirectX 11
Recommended Specifications for 720p
OS: Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8.1/Windows 10 64-bit
CPU: Intel Core i5-3770 (3.4GHz or higher)/AMD FX-8350 (4.0GHz or higher)
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760/Geforce GTX 1050/AMD Radeon
RAM: 16GB
Hard Disc Free Space on SSD: 100GB or higher
Sound Card: DirectSound compatible sound card, Windows Sonic and Dolby Atmos support
DirectX: DirectX 11
4K HDR Specifications
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Fall Creators update
CPU: Intel Core i5-3770 (3.4GHz or higher)/AMD FX-8350 (4.0GHz or higher)
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
RAM: 16GB
Hard Disc Free Space on SSD: 155GB or higher
Sound Card: DirectSound compatible sound card, Windows Sonic and Dolby Atmos support
DirectX: DirectX 11
Square Enix, I have several important questions. Why do you list both the GeForce GTX 760 and the 1050 as the minimum GPU? They are worlds apart in terms of performance. And why do we only need to improve our RAM and CPU to play the game at recommended settings? Finally, what are the minimum and required specs for those who want to play the game in 1080p resolution? Maybe someone screwed up while writing these requirements, or maybe Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition is just that CPU intensive.
If you were as confused as I was while reading the system requirements, all is not lost, because Square Enix is releasing a benchmark tool February 1st, which is the same day we can start pre-ordering Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition. Gamers can use the tool to determine if their PCs are properly equipped to run the game, and the timing comes across as a decent bit of marketing. Is your computer capable of running Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition at a smooth 60 frames per second at 1080p on high settings? If the benchmark tool says yes, reward yourself with a pre-order! Joking aside, I recommend everyone who plans to buy the PC version of Final Fantasy XV use the tool, because if your computer chugs out a low benchmark score, you will be better of with the console version.
Speaking of consoles, Square Enix also revealed Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition, which will release on March 6th alongside the PC port. Like the Windows Edition, the Royal Edition will come with all the available DLC, including each protagonist’s side story, the ability to switch between characters, and the multiplayer Comrades expansion. But, Square Enix wasn’t satisfied to just stop there, as it added in a fair amount of new content for the Royal Edition:
- A boat that lets players sail around and encounter aquatic behemoths (not to be confused with actual enemies called Behemoths)
- An extended map for the city of Insomnia, complete with new quests, enemies, and bosses
- Extra bosses, including a Cerberus, the “Rulers of Yore,” and the iconic Omega
- The “Armiger Unleashed” mode, which is a super-powerful series of attacks capable of devastating most enemies
While Square Enix has not mentioned whether any of this content will be available in the PC version or it is exclusive to the Royal Edition, screenshots featuring the Royal Edition‘s bosses, boat, expanded map, and “Armiger Unleashed” mode are on the Windows Edition‘s page, which either implies they will be available at launch or eventually patched into the PC version. Or maybe the screenshots were placed there by mistake.
While Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition cannot be pre-ordered just yet, gamers can pre-order the Royal Edition for $49.99 ($19.99 if they already own the base game).
*Update* I have received confirmation that all the content in the Royal Edition will be included in the Windows Edition.
Gaming
Early Launch of Diablo 4 PS5, PS4 Has License Issues

Blizzard couldn’t expect it to be flawless, could they? The Ultimate Edition’s four days of early access to Diablo 4 on PS5 and PS4 has caused many license errors. Blizzard may not be able to fix Sony’s issue, which is preventing them from playing.
“We are seeing reports regarding PlayStation users experiencing Invalid License errors,” community manager PezRadar writes. We’re investigating and will update.” PC and Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One players have been able to play since the game launched less than an hour ago, suggesting a Sony flaw.
Only the Ultimate Edition of Diablo 4 has early access, with the full launch on June 6, 2023. After accessing Diablo 4, consult our guide. Do you have licensing issues like PS5, PS4 players?
Gaming
Ubisoft’s E3-Style Livestream Is Worth Watching

A new sizzle reel promises gameplay for games we’ve been waiting for at Ubsoft’s annual Forward showcase on June 12 at 10 am PT / 6 pm BST. Expect live updates on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and The Crew Motorfest during the French publisher’s spotlight.
Publisher showcases are now commonplace. Over the next week and a half, we’ll be eating well as E3 announces exciting video games.
Ubisoft’s Forward event—what are you hoping to see?
Gaming
The PS5 and PS4 narrative adventures The Expanse revives Telltale Games

The Expanse: A Telltale Series will release its first five episodes on PS5 and PS4 on July 27. New gameplay footage was released in a trailer.
This isn’t the original Telltale team, which imploded two years ago in a twist many saw coming. Deck Nine and LCG Entertainment are developing and publishing The Expanse, a hermit-crabbing game.
If you missed that hot moment when we were swimming in episodic narrative content, your chance is coming. The Expanse: A Telltale Series: your thoughts? Try this doppelganger?
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