v0.8.5

Changes

• Add the ability to change stagger times and health/will damage output by @Drahsid in #115
• Implement modifiable Lock-On FOV by @Drahsid in #150
• Removed cursor lock feature as it was added officially in game update v1.02. #153
• Added old movie fix as an alternate solution to those experiencing stretched movies. #82
• Added Reloaded-II release workflow. #151

Installation

• Download the file marked FFXVIFix_v0.8.5.zip from the "Assets" section below.
• Extract the contents of the release zip in to the the game folder.
  e.g. ("steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY XVI" for Steam).

Installing FFXVIFix as a Reloaded II Mod

This applies to both Windows and Steam Deck/Linux

Before starting, make sure to delete any FFXVIFix files inside of the game's files if you have already have used this fix previously (FFXVIFix.ini, FFXVIFix.asi and dinput8.dll)

To make sure FFXVIFix loads alongside any Reloaded II mods you are using, follow these steps:

• Download the file marked FFXVIFix_Reloaded-II.zip from the the latest release.

• Click "Download Mods" in Reloaded-II, then drag and drop FFXVIFix_Reloaded-II.zip onto the window. (Alternatively: Manual Install)

• Enable it in your Reloaded-II mod list.

• You should now be able to start the game and see both FFXVIFix and Reloaded II mods working.

Steam Deck/Linux Additional Instructions

🚩You do not need to do this if you are using Windows!

• Open up the game properties in Steam and add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dinput8=n,b" %command% to the launch options.

Configuration

• See FFXVIFix.ini to adjust settings for the fix.

New Contributors

• @Drahsid made their first contribution in #115

v0.8.4

Changes

• Added option to adjust vertical position of the gameplay camera.
• Added option to set a custom frame rate entry in the game menu.
• Added option to disable cinematic effects (vignette, film grain and chromatic aberration) in cutscenes/photo mode.
  Thanks to @FransBouma for sharing this information in #19

Installation

• Download the file marked FFXVIFix_v0.8.4.zip from the "Assets" section below.
• Extract the contents of the release zip in to the the game folder.
  e.g. ("steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY XVI" for Steam).

Steam Deck/Linux Additional Instructions

🚩You do not need to do this if you are using Windows!

• Open up the game properties in Steam and add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dinput8=n,b" %command% to the launch options.

Configuration

• See FFXVIFix.ini to adjust settings for the fix.

v0.8.3

Changes

• Minor correction to properly apply client rectangle size changes when… by @Kaldaien in #74
• Remove initial SetWindowPos call on window first appearing to prevent… by @Kaldaien in #77
  This should address the issue seen in #72.
• Added level of detail distance option.

Installation

• Download the file marked FFXVIFix_v0.8.3.zip from the "Assets" section below.
• Extract the contents of the release zip in to the the game folder.
  e.g. ("steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY XVI" for Steam).

Steam Deck/Linux Additional Instructions

🚩You do not need to do this if you are using Windows!

• Open up the game properties in Steam and add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dinput8=n,b" %command% to the launch options.

Configuration

• See FFXVIFix.ini to adjust settings for the fix.

v0.8.2

Changes

• Fix various window management issues by @Kaldaien in #69
  See PR for more details.
• Reworked movie fix to address an issue where the map may end up broken after a cutscene. (#64)
• Fixed some fades to black not spanning the screen and showing game world in the background.
• Added options to control the upper and lower resolution percentage bounds of the dynamic resolution system.

Installation

• Download the file marked FFXVIFix_v0.8.2.zip from the "Assets" section below.
• Extract the contents of the release zip in to the the game folder.
  e.g. ("steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY XVI" for Steam).

Steam Deck/Linux Additional Instructions

🚩You do not need to do this if you are using Windows!

• Open up the game properties in Steam and add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dinput8=n,b" %command% to the launch options.

Configuration

• See FFXVIFix.ini to adjust settings for the fix.

v0.8.1

Changes

• Fixed "DisableScreensaver" option being read incorrectly.
• Fixed movies showing game world in background. (#7)
• Fixed depth of field not being disabled in some scenarios. (#58)

Installation

• Download the file marked FFXVIFix_v0.8.1.zip from the "Assets" section below.
• Extract the contents of the release zip in to the the game folder.
  e.g. ("steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY XVI" for Steam).

Steam Deck/Linux Additional Instructions

🚩You do not need to do this if you are using Windows!

• Open up the game properties in Steam and add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dinput8=n,b" %command% to the launch options.

Configuration

• See FFXVIFix.ini to adjust settings for the fix.

v0.8.0

Changes

• Improve window management by @Kaldaien in #53
  Check the PR for all the changes!
• Removed support for the demo version from v0.8.0 onward.

Installation

• Download the file marked FFXVIFix_v0.8.0.zip from the "Assets" section below.
• Extract the contents of the release zip in to the the game folder.
  e.g. ("steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY XVI" for Steam).

Steam Deck/Linux Additional Instructions

🚩You do not need to do this if you are using Windows!

• Open up the game properties in Steam and add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dinput8=n,b" %command% to the launch options.

Configuration

• See FFXVIFix.ini to adjust settings for the fix.

New Contributors

• @Kaldaien made their first contribution in #53

Known Issues (as of v0.8.0)

• At ultrawide/narrower, the game world is visible in the background during some movie sequences.

v0.7.9

Changes

• Fixed startup resolution being scaled to 16:9.
• Fixed cursor lock not working in borderless. (#46)
• Added resizable window option for windowed mode.

Installation

• Download the file marked FFXVIFix_v0.7.9.zip from the "Assets" section below.
• Extract the contents of the release zip in to the the game folder.
  e.g. ("steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY XVI" for Steam).

Steam Deck/Linux Additional Instructions

🚩You do not need to do this if you are using Windows!

• Open up the game properties in Steam and add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dinput8=n,b" %command% to the launch options.

Configuration

• See FFXVIFix.ini to adjust settings for the fix.

Known Issues (as of v0.7.9)

• At ultrawide/narrower, the game world is visible in the background during some movie sequences.

v0.7.8

Changes

• Fixed depth of field not disabling completely. (#41)
• Added custom windowed resolution option. (#30)
• Added option to lock cursor to game window.
• Added option to enable background audio.
• Fixed issue where HUD could appear broken if resolution fix was disabled. (#37)

Installation

• Download the file marked FFXVIFix_v0.7.8.zip from the "Assets" section below.
• Extract the contents of the release zip in to the the game folder.
  e.g. ("steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY XVI" for Steam).

Steam Deck/Linux Additional Instructions

🚩You do not need to do this if you are using Windows!

• Open up the game properties in Steam and add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dinput8=n,b" %command% to the launch options.

Configuration

• See FFXVIFix.ini to adjust settings for the fix.

Known Issues (as of v0.7.8)

• At ultrawide/narrower, the game world is visible in the background during some movie sequences.

v0.7.7

Changes

• Added option to disable the fix for stretched movies.
• Added desktop resolution to windowed resolution list. (#30)
• Fixed blurry pillarboxing in photo mode. Thanks for the help @FransBouma! (#19)
• Added option to disable depth of field. (#10)
• Added option to set a cutscene/photo mode framerate limit. (#13)
• Added gameplay camera horizontal position and distance settings. (#26 & #38)

Installation

• Download the file marked FFXVIFix_v0.7.7.zip from the "Assets" section below.
• Extract the contents of the release zip in to the the game folder.
  e.g. ("steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY XVI" for Steam).

Steam Deck/Linux Additional Instructions

🚩You do not need to do this if you are using Windows!

• Open up the game properties in Steam and add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dinput8=n,b" %command% to the launch options.

Configuration

• See FFXVIFix.ini to adjust settings for the fix.

Known Issues (as of v0.7.7)

• At ultrawide/narrower, the game world is visible in the background during some movie sequences.

v0.7.6

Changes

• Fixed FOV being cropped at <16:9.
• Added back in some support for the demo version. (This may be deprecated in the future)
• Added an option to stop the game constantly checking for graphics debuggers. (Thanks @Kaldaien)
  This can improve performance on Linux machines and is enabled by default.
• Fixed HUD size issues at <16:9. (#21)
• Changed motion blur + frame generation setting to be disabled by default as it can cause image quality issues. (#19)

Installation

• Download the file marked FFXVIFix_v0.7.6.zip from the "Assets" section below.
• Extract the contents of the release zip in to the the game folder.
  e.g. ("steamapps\common\FINAL FANTASY XVI" for Steam).

Steam Deck/Linux Additional Instructions

🚩You do not need to do this if you are using Windows!

• Open up the game properties in Steam and add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dinput8=n,b" %command% to the launch options.

Configuration

• See FFXVIFix.ini to adjust settings for the fix.

Known Issues (as of v0.7.6)

• At ultrawide/narrower, the game world is visible in the background during some movie sequences.