PC requirements

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII System Requirements

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII needs at least 2GHz Dual Core CPU, 1500 MB RAM and NVIDIA® Geforce® 8800GT / ATI Radeon™ HD 4770 VRAM 512MB or later graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel® Core™ 2 Quad (2.66 GHz)/ AMD Phenom™ II X4 (2.8 GHz) processor, 2 GB RAM and NVIDIA® Geforce® GTX™ 460/ ATI Radeon™ HD 5770 graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows® XP SP2 or later Windows® Vista/ 7/ 8
Processor 2GHz Dual Core CPU Intel® Core™ 2 Quad (2.66 GHz)/ AMD Phenom™ II X4 (2.8 GHz) processor
Memory 1500 MB RAM 2 GB RAM
Graphics NVIDIA® Geforce® 8800GT / ATI Radeon™ HD 4770 VRAM 512MB or later NVIDIA® Geforce® GTX™ 460/ ATI Radeon™ HD 5770
DirectX Version 9.0c Version 9.0c
Storage 22 GB available space 22 GB available space
Additional notes Sound card compatible with DirectX® 9.0c Sound card compatible with DirectX® 9.0c
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Quick answers

Running Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII on PC

Can my PC run Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII need?
22 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.