Being such a huge update, the Dawntrial expansion for FFXIV is already set to be way harsher on lower-end computers. During the FFXIV Fan Fest 2023 announcements, we were presented with the game’s newest system requirements, so it might be time to get a few upgrades here and there! This is the minimum you’ll need to play Final Fantasy XIV from now on.
Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail System Requirements
If you really want to keep the game running smoothly, it would definitely be a great idea to start getting some new pieces right now. Dawntrail is not coming out before Summer 2024, but it’s better to be prepared. Below are the new requirements following the Dawntrail update.
| Minimum | Recommended |
| OS: Windows® 10 64 bit, Windows® 11 64 bit | OS: Windows® 10 64 bit, Windows® 11 64 bit |
| Processor: Intel® Core™i7-6700 or higher | Processor: Intel® Core™i7-9700 or higher |
| Memory: 8 GB RAM | Memory: 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics Card (1280 x 720): – NVIDIA® Geforce® GTX970 or higher – AMD Radeon™ RX 480 or higher | Graphics Card (1920 x 1080): – NVIDIA® Geforce® RTX 2060 or higher – AMD Radeon™ RX 5600 XT or higher |
| DirectX: Version 11 | DirectX: Version 11 |
| Storage: 140GB or more available space | Storage: 140GB or more available space |
| Sound Card: A sound card that supports DirectSound® | Sound Card: A sound card that supports DirectSound® |
For comparison, these are the current system requirements for Endwalker:
| Minimum | Recommended |
| OS: Windows® 10 64 bit, Windows® 11 64 bit | OS: Windows® 10 64 bit, Windows® 11 64 bit |
| Processor: Intel® Core™i5 2.4GHz or higher | Processor: Intel® Core™i7 3GHz or higher |
| Memory: 4 GB RAM | Memory: 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics Card (1280 x 720): – NVIDIA® Geforce® GTX750 or higher – AMD Radeon™ R7 260X or higher | Graphics Card (1920 x 1080): – NVIDIA® Geforce® GTX970 or higher – AMD Radeon™ RX 480 or higher |
| DirectX: Version 11 | DirectX: Version 11 |
| Storage: 80 GB available space | Storage: 80 GB available space |
| Sound Card: A sound card that supports DirectSound® | Sound Card: A sound card that supports DirectSound® |
Related: Final Fantasy XIV is Coming to Xbox
As you can see, many of the “Recommended” settings are now considered the “Minimum.” This comes as no surprise considering how long the game has been around. And in case you were worried, the game will still have PS4 support, although Yoshida advised players to get a PS5 if possible. Definitely not to help promote FFXVI, of course.
Dawntrail is pushing the game to its limits, getting even more system changes, duties, and a big graphical update to the table, all in preparation for a new chapter in the game’s life.
