FF7 Rebirth DLC Will Only Come If Fans Request It

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC Version: Mods, DLC, and Enhancements

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi recently shed light on the upcoming PC version, addressing player anticipation for DLC and the modding community. The full interview is available 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 prioritized completing the final game in the trilogy. Hamaguchi confirmed that adding new content is not currently on the agenda, but he's receptive to strong player demand. A significant outpouring of requests could sway the developers to reconsider.

A Message to Modders: Creativity Welcome, but Keep it Clean

Although official mod support isn't included, Hamaguchi acknowledges the inevitable interest from the modding community. He extends a welcome to creative contributions but urges modders to refrain from creating or distributing offensive or inappropriate content.

The potential for mods to enhance the game, adding features, improved textures, and more, is significant, mirroring the impact of mods on games like Counter-Strike. However, Hamaguchi's plea for responsible modding is understandable given the potential for misuse.

PC Version Improvements and Challenges

The PC version boasts graphical upgrades, including improved lighting and higher-resolution textures, addressing criticism of the PS5 version's "uncanny valley" effect on character faces. Higher-end PCs will benefit from enhanced 3D models and textures exceeding the PS5's capabilities.

Porting the mini-games presented a unique challenge, requiring extensive work to ensure proper key configuration and functionality.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the second chapter in the Remake trilogy, launches on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on January 23, 2025. For more information, explore our dedicated FF7 Rebirth article.