How to Fix Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Stuttering on PC

Troubleshooting Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC Stuttering: A Guide to Smooth Gameplay

The highly anticipated Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC release has unfortunately been plagued by stuttering issues for many players. This guide offers several solutions to help you achieve smoother gameplay.

Table of Contents

• Lowering Graphics Settings
• Updating Your GPU Drivers
• Utilizing Mods
• Adjusting Nvidia Settings

Lowering Graphics Settings

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is graphically demanding. If your PC only meets minimum specifications, you'll need to carefully manage your graphics settings. Access the in-game graphics menu and begin with the lowest settings. Incrementally increase individual settings, closely monitoring performance to find the optimal balance between visual quality and frame rate stability. Consider enabling VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) through your Display Sync Technology settings. While this may introduce minor screen tearing, some users report it significantly reduces stuttering.

Updating Your GPU Drivers

Outdated GPU drivers are a common cause of performance problems. Ensure you have the latest drivers installed for your graphics card. Nvidia users should utilize GeForce Experience, while AMD users should use AMD Adrenalin Edition. Both applications will indicate if an update is available.

Utilizing Mods

Community-created mods can often address performance issues. Two recommended mods are Fantasy Optimizer and Ultimate Engine Tweaks. These mods typically require creating a mod folder within the game's directory and placing the mod files there. Using a mod manager like Vortex (from Nexus Mods) can simplify this process. Note that Ultimate Engine Tweaks often requires FFVIIHook.

Adjusting Nvidia Settings

For Nvidia users, consider these additional steps: enable V-Sync and G-Sync in the Nvidia Control Panel's graphics settings, but disable V-Sync within the game itself. Experiment with the Low Latency Mode setting, trying both "On" and "Ultra" to see which provides better results.

By implementing these strategies, you should be able to significantly reduce or eliminate stuttering in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is available now on PlayStation and PC.