Final Fantasy 14 Upgraded! The NEW 7.0 Graphics Update Tested on Consoles and PC

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Published on September 14, 2024 1:56:38 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP-Qu-ilthA

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Final Fantasy XIV (2010)

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Final Fantasy's latest Dawntrail expansion has arrived - and we have some content on that for you - but the big news is that Square has revamped the visuals to better take advantage of current-gen consoles. Guest reviewer Marc 'Try4ce' Duddleson knows this game inside and out and has been tracking its progress for years, so who better than to tackle Final Fantasy 14's latest chapter?

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00:00 - Intro
02:01 - Ambient Occlusion
06:42 - Soft Shadows
10:31 - Lighting Upgrades
11:46 - Grass and Flowers
13:43 - Textures and Shaders
21:40 - Character Rendering
24:18 - Clothes and Equipment
26:43 - Anti-Aliasing
31:45 - DLSS and FSR
35:37 - 120Hz on Consoles
38:55 - 30fps Limiter on Consoles
40:46 - Conclusion