Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's PC version is generating excitement, particularly regarding potential DLC and the modding community. Let's dive into the latest insights from director Naoki Hamaguchi.
FF7 Rebirth Director Shares Insights on PC Version
No Immediate DLC Plans, But Player Demand Could Change That
While the development team initially considered adding episodic DLC to the PC release, Hamaguchi revealed in a December 13th Epic Games blog post that focusing on completing the final game in the trilogy takes precedence. Resources are currently dedicated to that priority. However, Hamaguchi left the door open: significant player demand for specific content could lead to future DLC consideration.
A Message to the Modding Community: Creativity Welcome, but Keep it Clean
Though the game lacks official mod support, Hamaguchi acknowledges the inevitable interest from the modding community. He extends a welcome to creative modding, but with a crucial request: mods should remain free of offensive or inappropriate content. This is a reasonable request given the potential for misuse within online communities.
The modding community's contributions often enhance gaming experiences, adding features, improved visuals, and sometimes even spawning entirely new games. However, the potential for inappropriate content necessitates this guideline.
PC Version Enhancements and Challenges
The PC version boasts graphical improvements, addressing previous criticisms. Lighting rendering has been adjusted to mitigate the "uncanny valley" effect on character faces. Higher-resolution 3D models and textures, exceeding the PS5's capabilities, are also included for those with powerful PCs.
Hamaguchi highlighted the challenges in porting the mini-games, specifically configuring unique key settings for each.
FF7 Rebirth, the second installment in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, originally launched on PS5 on February 9, 2024, to widespread acclaim. The PC version arrives on January 23, 2025, via Steam and the Epic Games Store. For more details on the game, check out our dedicated FF7 Rebirth article!
