Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC Version: No DLC Planned, But Modders Welcome (With a Caveat)
The director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Naoki Hamaguchi, recently shed light on the PC version of the game, addressing the modding community and the possibility of future DLC. Read on for the details.
DLC: A Fan-Driven Decision?
While the development team initially considered adding episodic DLC to the PC release, resource constraints led them to prioritize completing the final game in the trilogy. Hamaguchi stated, "We did have the desire to add an episodic story...However, working on and finishing the final game is our highest priority." However, he left the door open: "If we receive strong requests from players...we would like to consider them." Essentially, the future of DLC hinges on significant player demand.
A Message to Modders:
Hamaguchi extended a welcome to the modding community, acknowledging the inevitable influx of user-created content. While there's no official mod support, he appealed for responsible modding: "We respect the creativity...though we ask modders not to create or install anything offensive or inappropriate."
The potential for creative and enhancing mods is vast, but the need to maintain a positive gaming environment is equally important.
PC Version Enhancements:
The PC version boasts graphical improvements over the PS5 release, including enhanced lighting and texture resolutions, addressing previous concerns about the "uncanny valley" effect on character faces. Higher-end PCs will benefit from even more detailed 3D models and textures. However, porting the numerous mini-games presented unique challenges, as Hamaguchi noted.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launches on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on January 23, 2025. Following its successful PS5 debut in February 2024, the PC release is highly anticipated. For more information, check out our other articles on FF7 Rebirth!
