FFXIV Dawntrail system requirements for PC and Mac

Amy Chen

Amy Chen

Can your computer run FFXIV Dawntrail? Find out here!

Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail arrives on July 2, 2024. However, before you purchase and download this expansion, you should make sure that your PC or Mac can run it first. Continue reading for our quick guide on all of the PC and Mac FFXIV Dawntrail system requirements, including the minimum requirements plus the recommended ones.

FFXIV Dawntrail screenshot (Image via Square Enix, Inc.)
FFXIV Dawntrail screenshot (Image via Square Enix, Inc.)

FFXIV Dawntrail system requirements (PC)

Here are both the minimum and recommended system requirements for FFXIV Dawntrail on Windows PC.

FFXIV Dawntrail minimum requirements for PC

Minimum Requirements
Operating SystemWindows 10 64 bit, Windows 11 64 bit
ProcessorIntel Core i7-7700 or higher
Memory8GB or higher
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 480 or higher
NetworkBroadband connection
Space140GB or more of available space
Sound CardDirectSound supported sound card
DirectX DirectX 11

Above are the minimum system requirements for FFXIV Dawntrail. Your PC have an Intel Core i7-7700 or higher processor, 8GB RAM, either a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480 or higher graphics, plus 140GB of available storage space.

Scenery screenshot (Image via Square Enix, Inc.)
Scenery screenshot (Image via Square Enix, Inc.)
Recommended Requirements
Operating SystemWindows 10 64 bit, Windows 11 64 bit
ProcessorIntel Core i7-9700 or higher
Memory16GB or higher
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or higher
NetworkBroadband connection
Space140GB or more of available space
Sound CardDirectSound supported sound card
DirectX DirectX 11

Likewise, above are the recommended system requirements for the game. Your PC should have an Intel Core i7-7700 or higher processor, 16GB RAM, either a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or higher graphics, plus 140GB of available space.

Dawntrail scenery screenshot (Image via Square Enix, Inc.)
Dawntrail scenery screenshot (Image via Square Enix, Inc.)

FFXIV Dawntrail system requirements (Mac)

Here are the minimum and recommended system requirements for FFXIV Dawntrail on Mac OS.

FFXIV Dawntrail minimum requirements for Mac

Minimum Requirements
Operating SystemmacOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Ventura 13.0, macOS Sonoma 14.5
Applicable ModeliMac (M1, 2021), Mac mini (M1, 2020) or higher, MacBook Pro/Air (M1, 2020) or higher
Memory8GB or higher
Available Space on Hard Disk/SSD140GB or more
GraphicsM1 or higher
NetworkBroadband connection

At the minimum, you need an iMac, Mac mini, MacBook Pro/Air or higher to play this expansion. Your device must also have 8GB or higher in terms of memory and 140GB or more of available space. In terms of graphics, make sure that it's M1 or higher on your device.

FFXIV Dawntrail screenshot (Image via Square Enix, Inc.)
FFXIV Dawntrail screenshot (Image via Square Enix, Inc.)
Recommended Requirements
Supported OSmacOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Ventura 13.0, macOS Sonoma 14.5
Applicable ModelMac mini (M2 Pro, 2023) or higher, MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2023) or higher
Memory16GB or higher
Available Space on Hard Disk/SSD140GB or more
GraphicsM2 Pro or higher
NetworkBroadband connection

In terms of the recommended requirements, they include the Mac mini, MacBook Pro, or higher, memory of 16GB or higher, plus 140GB or more of available space. Don't forget about the M2 Pro or higher in terms of graphics.

Scenery screenshot (Image via Square Enix, Inc.)
Scenery screenshot (Image via Square Enix, Inc.)

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