Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC Version: Director Discusses Mods and DLC Possibilities
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's director, Naoki Hamaguchi, recently shed light on the PC version's features, addressing the modding community and the potential for future DLC. Read on for the key takeaways from his interview on the Epic Games blog.
No Immediate DLC Plans, but Player Demand Could Change That
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 that adding new content to the PC version isn't currently planned. However, he emphasized that strong player demand could influence their decision: "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 extended a message to the modding community, acknowledging the inevitable influx of fan-created content. While the game lacks official mod support, the director expressed respect for the creativity of modders, but also requested that they refrain from creating or distributing offensive or inappropriate content.
The potential for player-created content, ranging from enhanced visuals to entirely new features, mirrors the impact mods have had on other games throughout history. However, the need to maintain a positive and respectful gaming environment necessitates this request from the development team.
PC Version Enhancements and Challenges
The PC version of FF7 Rebirth boasts improved graphics, including enhanced lighting and higher-resolution textures, addressing some of the criticisms leveled at the original PS5 release. These improvements leverage the greater processing power available on high-end PC hardware. The porting process, however, presented its own set of challenges, particularly with the game's mini-games. Hamaguchi noted the difficulty in implementing unique key configurations for these elements.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launches on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on January 23, 2025. The game originally released on PS5 on February 9, 2024, to widespread critical acclaim.
