Is your PC sufficient to play the new addon Shadowbringers for the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV? With a newly released benchmark tool, you can find out – and even create a hero for the addon Shadowbringers.
What does the benchmark offer? It is frustrating when you buy a new game and then realize that it does not run well on your computer and stutters.
Even more frustrating is when the main game ran well so far, but the new addon does not because it offers more effects and generally more detailed graphics.
To avoid this frustration, you can use the benchmark tool for Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers to find out before purchasing whether your PC is suitable for the addon. You can set different resolutions and detail levels.
A Benchmark with Character Creation
How does the tool work? You create a level 80 character with the program. After that, you can see how the new abilities and equipment from Shadowbringers look.
This way, you can see how your PC handles the game. Especially at high levels, you use abilities that cause many effects. This can strain an older PC. With the tool, you will find out whether your computer can still display Shadowbringers well when it comes to level 80 heroes on the screen.
What is special about the benchmark? With the tool, you create a hero that you can design as you wish. It is then possible to transfer this character into the MMORPG by having its appearance saved from the benchmark.
However, only its appearance, not its level and equipment. You will have to earn those in the online game yourself. Nevertheless, it is a good way to combine the test with something useful.
Where can you download the program? You can download the benchmark tool directly from the Final Fantasy XIV website. The file is about 1.98 GB in size.
After the download, you unzip the file and then run the .exe.
The Community is Already Busy Creating Heroes
How is the tool received in the community? The fans of Final Fantasy XIV are already busy creating their characters with the tool and posting the creations online on Reddit.
Especially interesting are the new races Viera and Hrothgar, as fans can now see how the characters look and how they can be customized even before the release of Shadowbringers. Additionally, the new items and skills can be seen in advance, which makes players eager to finally play the addon.
The community on Reddit is certainly having fun with the benchmark for Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers.
