Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward Benchmark Software Released by Square Enix

Written by Brandon Hofer on April 27, 2015

News: If you are curious as to how your PC will handle the upcoming expansion for Final Fantasy XIV you can now download some software to test it out.

This past weekend, Final Fantasy XIV producer/director, Naoki Yoshida, appeared at the Nico Nico Chokaigi 2015 event in Tokyo. During the show, Yoshida appeared in various on-stage segments, including an “on-the-road” version of the ‘Letter from the Producer LIVE’ where he discussed the upcoming expansion, Heavensward™. As part of the producer letter, Yoshida revealed a brand-new trailer for the Heavensward benchmark software which showcases the three new playable jobs, exciting dungeons, new areas, and flying mounts. He also announced the release of the benchmark software that will enable players to test their PC ahead of release. The benchmark also features the ability to try out the new DirectX 11 graphics, and create characters, including the new playable race, the Au Ra.

Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward releases June 23, 2015 and will feature a new story which plunges adventurers into the heart of the Dragonsong War, the bloody thousand-year conflict between the knights of Ishgard and the dragons of Dravania. Adventurers can also look forward to an increased level cap from 50 to 60 for all disciplines, a new playable race, new dungeons and raids, new primal battles, and new mounts that allow players to take to the skies—flying black chocobos, single-rider airships, dragons and more.

Check out the benchmark trailer below (as long as the link to the benchmark software itself) and tell us what you think. Are you looking forward to Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward?

To download the Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward benchmark software, click here.