Square Enix has just dropped the official system requirements for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on PC, and they’re no joke. The highly anticipated PC release, unveiled at The Game Awards on December 12, is slated for both Steam and the Epic Games Store on January 23, 2025.
Following its initial launch in early 2024, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth marks the second chapter in the well-loved Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy. This installment sees Cloud and his friends venture beyond Midgar, exploring exciting new areas like the Gold Saucer, Cosmo Canyon, and Nibelheim. It didn’t take long for the game to win over critics with its dynamic combat system, engaging characters, expansive open-world environments, and intriguing side quests.
The PC version of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth demands some serious hardware. Regardless of the graphic settings, you’ll need 16 GB of RAM, and it requires ample space—a solid 155 GB on an SSD. For players running the game on Low at 30 FPS and 1080p resolution, an AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i3 8100 should suffice. But if you’re aiming for 60 FPS in 4K at 2160p, brace yourself for a robust setup with either an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or Intel Core i7 10700. On the GPU front, options range from the AMD RX 6600, Intel A580, and Nvidia RTX 2060 for Low settings to an AMD RX 7900 XTX or Nvidia RTX 4080 for High. The game runs on Windows 10 or 11.
Here’s a quick rundown of the PC requirements:
- 30 FPS – 1080p Low: CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 / Intel Core i3 8100; GPU: AMD RX 6600 / Intel A580 / Nvidia RTX 2060; RAM: 16 GB; Storage: 155 GB SSD; OS: Windows 10.
- 60 FPS – 1080p Medium: CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 / Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel Core i7 8700 / Core i5 10400; GPU: AMD RX 6700 XT / Nvidia RTX 2070; RAM: 16 GB; Storage: 155 GB SSD; OS: Windows 11.
- 60 FPS – 2160p High: CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X / Intel Core i7 10700; GPU: AMD RX 7900 XTX / Nvidia RTX 4080; RAM: 16 GB; Storage: 155 GB SSD; OS: Windows 11.
Good news for PC gamers: unlike its predecessor, this installment won’t include any DLCs, so you’ll have everything the game has to offer right from the get-go. Plus, the PC version boasts higher texture quality settings, enhanced lighting, and support for Nvidia’s DLSS upscaling tech compared to the PS5 version.
Despite the buzz for the PC release, Xbox Series X/S remains the only major platform without a Final Fantasy 7 remake game so far. However, Naoki Hamaguchi, the game’s director, has shown love for Xbox and expressed a desire to see Final Fantasy 7 titles on as many platforms as possible. While this hints at a potential Xbox release in the future, it’s still speculation at this point, so fans should temper their expectations for now.
As always, it’s exciting to see where Cloud and his crew will head next in this beloved adventure, and it looks like January is shaping up to be an incredible month for PC gamers. With all these improvements and the vast world awaiting exploration, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is set to deliver on its promise of cinematic storytelling and thrilling gameplay.
