Checking to See if Your System Can Run Stormblood

If you're wondering if your system is up to the task of Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood, you need wonder no longer. The official site has been updated with a benchmark page with a special tool to download and run to see if things will be ready to go come launch day in June.

This official benchmark software uses actual maps and playable characters to assign a score to your PC and rate its performance. A character creation tool is also included, allowing you to view a playable character as they will appear in-game.

Here's some of what you'll need in place to run the Stormblood benchmark software (1.9Gb in size):

• Windows 7, 8.1 or 10
  • 64-bit version of the above required
  • No benchmark compatibility for Mac OS
• Direct X 11 compatible graphics card and drivers (Direct X 9 not supported)
  • 1025x720 minimum resoltuion

You can read the instructions for how to run the tool by visiting the Final Fantasy XIV site.