FFXIV: Heavensward Benchmark Software Now Available

Square Enix has released benchmark software for the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV expansion, Heavensward. Heavensward will be released on June 23, 2015 in North America for the PC, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 systems and those playing the MMORPG on the PC can get a preview of how their rig will hold up with the expansion. The benchmark software showcases the three new playable jobs, exciting dungeons, new areas and flying mounts and will also feature the ability to try out the new DirectX 11 graphics engine. Players will also be able to create characters in the benchmark software, including the new playable race, Au Ra.

Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward will take adventurers into the heart of the Dragonsong War, the bloody thousand-year conflict between the knights of Ishgard and the dragons of Dravania. The expansion will also raise the level cap from 50 to 60 for all disciplines, add a new playable race (Au Ra), new dungeons and raids (Alexander), new primal battles (Bismarck and Ravana) and new flying mounts, including iconic black chocobos, single-rider airships, dragons and more. The three new jobs heading to the expansion are Dark Knight, Machinist and Astrologian.

Read: FFXIV Heavensward Release Date Announced

A Collector’s Edition for Heavensward is available through the Square Enix store and includes an expertly crafted Dragon mount figure, a “The Art of Eorzea – Heavensward” artbook and an additional content disc titled “Eorzea in Motion – A Realm Revisited.” In game digital bonuses include an exclusive Flying Griffin mount, Dark Knight Cecil-themed Baron helm, Wind-up Kain and a Fantasia, which grants a one-time use potion to alter your character’s appearance.

Watch the FFXIV: Heavensward benchmark trailer below and you can download the benchmark software here. You can also view the minimum and recommended system requirements for the expansion below.

Minimum System Requirements:

• OS: Windows Vista® 32/64bit, Windows® 7 32/64 bit, Windows® 8 32/64 bit, Windows® 8.1 32/64 bit
• CPU: Intel® Core™2 Duo
• Memory: 2GB (4GB recommended for 64bit OS)
• Available space on hard disk/SSD: 30GB
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA® Geforce® 8800 or higher, ATI Radeon™ HD 4770 or higher
• Screen Resolution: 1280×720
• Internet: Persistent broadband internet connection required
• Sound Card: DirectSound® compatible sound card (DirectX® 9.0c or higher)
• DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c or higher

Recommended System Requirements: