Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC Release: Director Discusses Mods and DLC Possibilities

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's PC version is on the horizon, and director Naoki Hamaguchi recently shared insights into its development, specifically addressing the modding community and the possibility of future DLC.

Initially, the team considered adding episodic DLC to the PC release. However, prioritizing completion of the trilogy's final installment ultimately led them to forgo this for now. Hamaguchi stated that while there are currently no plans for additional content, they are receptive to player feedback: "If we receive strong requests from players after the release regarding certain matters, we would like to consider them." This suggests DLC is a possibility, contingent on significant player demand.

Addressing the modding community, Hamaguchi expressed respect for their creativity while emphasizing a request for responsible modding practices. While official mod support isn't included, the team acknowledges the inevitable interest from modders and asks that they refrain from creating or distributing offensive or inappropriate content. This is a reasonable request given the potential for misuse within online communities.

The PC port boasts several improvements over the original PS5 release. Enhanced lighting and texture resolutions are key upgrades, addressing previous concerns about the "uncanny valley" effect on character faces. Higher-resolution 3D models and textures, exceeding the PS5's capabilities, will be available on more powerful PC systems. The team also highlighted the challenges of adapting the game's mini-games for PC controls, requiring extensive work on key configuration settings.

The PC version of FF7 Rebirth launches January 23, 2025, on Steam and the Epic Games Store. This release marks another step in the journey of the critically acclaimed Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, originally launched on PS5 on February 9, 2024. The game's success and the open-ended nature of the DLC possibility leave fans eagerly anticipating what the future holds.