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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Low-end PC guide: FPS boost, lag and stutter fix

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth FPS boost guide

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth config file

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Put it in
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Replace the existing file, then start the game.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth runs on Unreal Engine 4.26, and its minimum graphics card is an AMD Radeon RX 6600. This guide gives you a free config file that turns down the costly graphics settings, the in-game settings to change first, and fixes for stutter on a weak PC.

Can you run Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on a low end PC?

  • OS: Windows 10 (version 2004)
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i3-8100
  • GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6600 or Intel Arc A580
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • DirectX: 12.2
  • Storage: 155 GB on an SSD

If your PC is at or above these specs, the config and the settings below should help. If it is below them, expect low frame rates and stutter even with this config. The config reduces graphics work, but it can’t replace missing hardware.

Best Final Fantasy VII Rebirth settings for low end PCs

Start with the lowest graphics options the game offers, then change these:

  • Upscaler: Pick TAAU if you want one that works on any GPU. Use DLSS only on an Nvidia RTX card, and FSR 4 only on a recent AMD card.
  • Upscaling preset: Use Quality if your GPU keeps up. If you still drop frames, switch to Performance.
  • Frame rate cap: Set it to 60. If your PC can’t hold 60 frames per second, set it to 30. A steady 30 is smoother than a 60 that drops in and out.
  • V-Sync: Turn it off. It can hold your frame rate to your monitor’s refresh rate and add input lag.
  • Window mode: Pick borderless windowed if you switch between apps often.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Engine.ini location and install

  1. Download the zip with the button above. Unzip it and find the Engine.ini file.
  2. Close Final Fantasy VII Rebirth completely, including any launcher that is still running.
  3. Press Windows + R, paste %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor and press Enter. If the folder doesn’t exist, start the game once, close it, and try again.
  4. If the folder already has an Engine.ini, rename it to Engine.ini.bak. This is your backup.
  5. Copy the new Engine.ini into the folder.
  6. Start the game.

What the config changes

The file changes only the graphics settings listed here.

Post-processing

  • Motion blur is off.
  • Depth of field is off.
  • Color fringing at the edges of the screen is off.
  • Lens flares are off.
  • Light shafts are off.
  • Film grain is off.
  • Sharpening is set to 0.6.

Lighting and reflections

  • Ambient occlusion, screen space reflections, subsurface scattering, contact shadows and capsule shadows are off.
  • Volumetric fog uses a coarser grid.

Shadows

  • Shadow quality is set to 2.
  • Shadow resolution is capped at 1024.
  • Shadows reach a shorter distance.
  • Small objects cast shadows less often.

Draw distance and foliage

  • View distance is set to 80 percent of the default.
  • Detail mode is set to 1.
  • Anisotropic filtering is set to 4.
  • Grass and foliage density is set to 60 percent.

The streaming settings turn on async loading and turn off forced garbage collection, for smoother loading and fewer hitches when you move between areas.

How to fix Final Fantasy VII Rebirth stuttering and FPS drops

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is an Unreal Engine 4 game. The first launch compiles shaders, so let that finish and expect hitches for the first few minutes.

If you can, install the game on an SSD. It needs 155 GB of storage on an SSD.

Then work through the basics on Windows:

  • Close background apps, such as browsers and overlays from launchers.
  • Update your GPU driver from the official site: Nvidia, AMD or Intel.
  • On a laptop, plug in the power cable and set the power mode to best performance.

Undo the changes

Delete Engine.ini from the folder. If you made a backup, rename Engine.ini.bak back to Engine.ini instead. The game rebuilds its defaults.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth FAQ

Where is the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Engine.ini file?

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth keeps it in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor. Press Windows + R, paste that path and press Enter. If the folder isn't there, start the game once, close it and check again.

Can Final Fantasy VII Rebirth run on a low end PC?

The minimum graphics card is an AMD Radeon RX 6600 or Intel Arc A580, with 16 GB of RAM and 155 GB of SSD storage. A PC that meets those specs can use this config and the settings in this guide. Below them, expect low frame rates even with the config.

How do I fix Final Fantasy VII Rebirth stuttering and FPS drops?

Let the first launch finish, since the game compiles shaders then and you'll see hitches for a few minutes. Install it on an SSD if you can. Close background apps, update your GPU driver and use the best performance power mode on a laptop.

What frame rate cap should I use for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth?

Set the frame rate cap to 60. If your PC can't hold 60 frames per second, set it to 30 instead. Turn V-Sync off, and pick borderless windowed mode if you switch between apps often.