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Digital download card for Final Fantasy VIII Remastered on PC

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SQUARE ENIX USA SE225 Final Fantasy VIII Remastered downloadable game

SKU CH-1PY2-67MQ9 MPN SE225

A remastered RPG with Full HD graphics, Battle Assist, no-encounter mode and 3x speed boost on Steam

  • NameFinal Fantasy VIII Remastered [PC Download]
  • PublisherSquare Enix
  • TypeGame
  • ESRB RatingT - Teen
  • GenreRPG
  • PackagingDownload

Option Final Fantasy VIII Remastered

  • Remastered visuals bring the 1999 classic to 1920 x 1080 Full HD
  • Battle Assist keeps HP and ATB maxed with Limit Breaks always ready
  • No Encounters toggle removes random battles for smoother exploration
  • Speed Boost plays every scene at 3x speed for faster progress
  • Runs on modest hardware starting from 2.2 GHz CPU and Radeon R7 240

Final Fantasy VIII Remastered PC download

Final Fantasy VIII Remastered is a downloadable role-playing game published by Square Enix for Windows. The title delivers the original 1999 story with updated visuals and modern quality-of-life options. It activates on Steam and requires 5 GB of storage space. The game carries a Teen ESRB rating.

Suits players wanting classic JRPG

The remaster targets fans who appreciate the original narrative and junction system but welcome Battle Assist, No Encounters and 3x Speed Boost toggles. Buyers needing a physical disc or offline play without Steam should look elsewhere. The minimum specification calls for a 2.2 GHz dual-core processor and a DirectX 11 graphics card such as the Radeon R7 240 or GeForce GT 730.

Steam key plus in-game toggles change the experience

The Steam delivery provides automatic updates and cloud saves across devices. In-game toggles let you max HP and ATB, disable random battles or triple the game speed at any moment. These options let you focus on the story or grind efficiently without external tools. Full HD 1920 x 1080 support ensures crisp presentation on modern displays.

Highlights

  • Remastered visuals bring the 1999 classic to 1920 x 1080 Full HD
  • Battle Assist keeps HP and ATB maxed with Limit Breaks always ready
  • No Encounters toggle removes random battles for smoother exploration
  • Speed Boost plays every scene at 3x speed for faster progress
  • Runs on modest hardware starting from 2.2 GHz CPU and Radeon R7 240

Specifications

NameFinal Fantasy VIII Remastered [PC Download]
PublisherSquare Enix
ModelSE225
TypeGame
ESRB RatingT - Teen
GenreRPG
PackagingDownload
DRMSteam
System RequirementsMINIMUM:
OS: Windows 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10
Processor: AMD A-Seiries 2.2GHz / Intel Core i3 2.2GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 240 / NVIDIA GeForce GT 730
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 5 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Additional Notes: OpenGL 3.3 or higher
RECOMMENDED:
OS: Windows 7 SP1 / 8.1 / 10
Processor: AMD A8-Series 3.1GHz / Intel Core i5 2.8GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 470 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 5 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Additional Notes: OpenGL 3.3 or higher
FeatureWidely cherished, FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered casts unlikely heroes into a war to save the world. The military nation Galbadia has declared war on the Dukedom of Dollet, left with no choice but to hire a mercenary force for their defense. Enter SeeD and its newest member: Squall Leonhart. Together with his friends, Squall joins Rinoa Heartilly, a member of the resistance, on an adventure that holds the fate of their world in its balance.
DisclaimerCopyright 1999, 2019 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.
CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA
LOGO ILLUSTRATION: Copyright 1999 YOSHITAKA AMANO
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

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Questions about this item

What operating system must I already have on my PC for this download to run?

The game requires Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 installed before you redeem the Steam code.

Will my existing graphics card run the remastered visuals at 1920 x 1080 resolution?

An AMD Radeon R7 240 or NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 with DirectX 11 support meets the minimum requirement for Full HD output.

How can I verify the remaster features are active after I launch the game?

Open the in-game menu and confirm Battle Assist, No Encounters and Speed Boost toggles appear and function as described.

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