| Scenario | Vanilla (2014) | UPDATE 3 CPY | |----------|---------------|---------------| | Lake Bresha (opening fight) | 28-35 FPS | 60 FPS (locked) | | Odin summon (stutter test) | Drops to 18 FPS | Smooth 55-60 FPS | | Gran Pulse (open area) | 22-30 FPS | 58-60 FPS | | FMV playback | Desync + audio crackle | Perfect sync |
: Officially supported 1080p and higher resolutions, which previously required fan-made mods like Final-Fantasy-XIII-UPDATE-3-CPY
While Update 3 was a massive improvement, the PC port of Final Fantasy XIII is still often considered "unoptimized" compared to modern standards. Many enthusiasts still recommend using the official Update 3 as a base, then layering on community mods such as to resolve lingering issues like frame pacing stutters and controller API conflicts. Key Features Summary Original Launch Version Post-Update 3 Resolution Locked at 1280x720 Supports up to 3840x2160 Anti-Aliasing MSAA Options Shadow Quality Scalable Shadow Resolution Windowed Mode Not Supported | Scenario | Vanilla (2014) | UPDATE 3
was plagued by performance issues, a locked 720p resolution, and limited graphics options. If you’ve only played the original 2014 Steam
If you’ve only played the original 2014 Steam release, you are in for a shock. Here is what UPDATE 3 actually fixes:
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