Xanadu Next
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 890 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 965 fps | 784 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 939 fps | 763 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 887 fps | 721 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 809 fps | 657 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 913 fps | 730 fps | 593 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 978 fps | 783 fps | 626 fps | 509 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 709 fps | 567 fps | 454 fps | 369 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 986 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 959 fps | 779 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 822 fps | 668 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 905 fps | 724 fps | 588 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 880 fps | 704 fps | 572 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 832 fps | 665 fps | 540 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 948 fps | 758 fps | 607 fps | 493 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 856 fps | 685 fps | 548 fps | 445 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 734 fps | 587 fps | 470 fps | 382 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 532 fps | 426 fps | 340 fps | 277 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 877 fps | 712 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 814 fps | 661 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 913 fps | 730 fps | 593 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 861 fps | 689 fps | 560 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 809 fps | 647 fps | 526 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 799 fps | 639 fps | 511 fps | 415 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 685 fps | 548 fps | 438 fps | 356 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 603 fps | 483 fps | 386 fps | 314 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 587 fps | 470 fps | 376 fps | 305 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 554 fps | 443 fps | 355 fps | 288 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 505 fps | 404 fps | 323 fps | 263 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 457 fps | 365 fps | 292 fps | 237 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 391 fps | 313 fps | 250 fps | 203 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 284 fps | 227 fps | 182 fps | 148 fps |
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About
Xanadu Next, released in 2005, is an exploration-centric action RPG developed by Nihon Falcom, known for their acclaimed Ys and The Legend of Heroes franchises. This game stands out as a late entry in the Dragon Slayer series and acts as a spiritual successor to the classic Faxanadu. Players assume the role of a gravely injured knight who, resurrected by ancient magic, embarks on a quest filled with exploration, combat, and engaging story elements.
When it comes to PC performance, Xanadu Next is quite accessible, with entry-level hardware sufficient for a satisfactory experience. The minimum GPU requirement is around a score of 50, making it possible to run on lower-end graphics cards. To achieve stable FPS at higher graphics settings, players should consider GPUs in the mid-range tier, which would provide smoother gameplay even in more demanding scenarios.
Given its solid rating of 84/100 and its enjoyable blend of action and RPG mechanics, Xanadu Next is definitely worth playing for fans of the genre. Its engaging gameplay and nostalgic roots make it a must-try, especially for those interested in exploring classic action RPGs.
Performance profile
Released in June 2005, Xanadu Next comes from the DirectX 9 era. Even the cheapest modern discrete GPU crushes it at maxed-out settings; the only real bottleneck today is CPU single-thread speed on older titles that were never multi-threaded.
RPGs like Xanadu Next stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.
Extremely light — Xanadu Next runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
Storyline
"Whenever mist hangs over the waters of Lake Orwell on Harlech Island, sailors catch sight of a phantom castle just out of reach. As they draw near, it fades into the fog like a mirage, leaving only questions for all who have borne witness to this "Castle Strangerock." An up-and-coming scholar named Charlotte L. Wells has had her interest piqued by this local legend and desperately wishes to study it in person—but of course, Harlech Island is no place for an unescorted young lady. To aid her in her investigation, therefore, she enlists the help of an old childhood friend and fallen knight who agrees to accompany her on this adventure. Arriving in Harlech and catching sight of Castle Strangerock almost immediately, Char dives into researching the mystery head-on, leaving her companion to explore the surrounding environs on his own in search of any artifacts that might help trace the origins of this ephemeral stronghold. Sadly, this almost immediately leads to his death at the hands of a mysterious swordsman seemingly displaced in time...but death is to be only the beginning of his adventure."
