Wed Sep 18 22:27:00 UTC 2024: ## PlayStation Exclusives Hit PC, But Not Without Surprises

This week marks a significant moment for PC gamers, as two of PlayStation’s biggest exclusives, **Final Fantasy XVI** and **God of War Ragnarok**, make their debut on the platform. While fans have eagerly anticipated the releases, the PC ports have come with some interesting developments and unexpected omissions.

**Final Fantasy XVI**, now available on Steam and the Epic Games Store, has already received a positive reception for its performance, particularly with the aid of Nvidia’s RTX 4000 series GPUs and DLSS 3. However, fans were surprised to find that the game lacks support for ultrawide aspect ratios and FOV adjustments, features commonly expected in PC ports. Thankfully, a mod, **Lyall’s FFXVIFix**, has been released to address these limitations.

**God of War Ragnarok**, releasing on Thursday, September 19th, has also garnered attention for its hefty 190 GB storage requirement. While the game boasts similar system requirements to its predecessor, it introduces new features for the PC version, including the ability to reduce the frequency of puzzle hints and audio descriptions for cinematic events. Notably, Ragnarok will require a PlayStation Network login, similar to previous PC releases like Ghost of Tsushima.

Nvidia has showcased the performance of Ragnarok on its RTX 4000 GPUs, with benchmarks indicating impressive frame rates at 4K with DLSS 3. This performance is further highlighted by the release of **Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster**, which also boasts DLSS 3 support and launches alongside Ragnarok.

While the launch of these PlayStation exclusives on PC is undoubtedly exciting, it also highlights the ongoing debate surrounding porting strategies and the inclusion of features expected by PC gamers. The future of these titles on PC, and others like The Last of Us Part 2, will be closely watched by fans and developers alike.

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