Quote Originally Posted by Teknoman View Post
It said they would be reoptimizing it so you wouldnt need such a high end PC to run.

FINAL FANTASY XIV boasts some of the highest quality graphics amongst all
current-generation MMORPGs. Unfortunately, extremely high-end PCs are required
in order to experience those graphics.

Our new graphics engine will allow us to maintain a high level of graphic quality while
allowing us to optimize the game for play on the PlayStation®3 system.

I'm sure we'll be seeing performance boosts all around. Its probably that new engine they were showing off shots of a few months back.
What I'm worried about is if Square-Enix will be working "backwards" by using a PS3 optimized engine and backporting it to PC. I would HATE to be playing a console port MMO. I've already dealt with that playing Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst and Phantasy Star Universe. FFXI also was designed with the consoles in mind with some afterthought for the PC. I hope with the use of their new engine the graphics won't be downscaled/lowered to accommodate for the PS3 and not keep PCs in mind. They need to properly optimize for PC and keep the graphics looking good while also downscaling for the PS3 and keep that end of the population happy.