Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC Version: Director's Insights on Mods and DLC
The director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Naoki Hamaguchi, recently shed light on the game's PC release, addressing player interest in potential DLC and the modding community. Read on for details.
No Immediate Plans for DLC, but Player Demand Could Change That
While the development team initially considered adding episodic DLC to the PC version, resource constraints prioritized completing the final game in the trilogy. Hamaguchi stated, "We did have the desire to add an episodic story as a new DLC... However, given the limited amount of resources, ...finishing the final game is the team’s ‘highest priority’ right now." However, he left the door open: "If we receive strong requests from players after the release regarding certain matters, we would like to consider them."
A Message to Modders: Creativity Welcomed, but Keep it Clean
Hamaguchi also addressed the modding community. While official mod support isn't included, he acknowledged the inevitable interest and encouraged creativity, but with a caveat: "We respect the creativity of the modding community and welcome their creations—though we ask modders not to create or install anything offensive or inappropriate." This reasonable request aims to prevent the creation and spread of harmful or offensive content.
PC Version Enhancements and Challenges
The PC version boasts graphical improvements, including enhanced lighting and texture resolutions, addressing previous concerns about character models. Higher-end systems will benefit from significantly improved 3D models and textures beyond the PS5 capabilities. However, Hamaguchi noted challenges in porting the mini-games, requiring extensive work to ensure proper key configuration settings.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launches on Steam and the Epic Games Store on January 23, 2025. This second installment of the Remake trilogy originally released for PS5 on February 9, 2024, to widespread acclaim.
