FF7 Rebirth DLC Will Only Come If Fans Request It

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

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's PC release is generating excitement, particularly regarding potential mods and DLC. Director Naoki Hamaguchi recently shed light on these aspects in an Epic Games blog post.

DLC: A Matter of Demand

While the development team initially considered adding episodic DLC to the PC version, resource constraints prioritized completing the trilogy's final installment. Hamaguchi confirmed, however, that significant player demand could influence future DLC decisions. Essentially, the future of Rebirth DLC rests on the strength of player requests.

A Message to Modders: Creativity with Responsibility

The game lacks official mod support, but Hamaguchi acknowledged the inevitable modding community interest. He extended a welcome to creative modding, but with a crucial caveat: mods should remain free of offensive or inappropriate content. This responsible approach reflects the potential for both positive and negative impacts of community-created content.

PC Version Improvements

The PC port boasts graphical enhancements, addressing past criticisms. Improved lighting rendering aims to eliminate the "uncanny valley" effect previously noted on character faces. Higher-resolution 3D models and textures take advantage of more powerful PC hardware, exceeding the PS5's capabilities. However, adapting the game's numerous mini-games for PC proved a significant challenge, requiring unique key configuration settings.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launches on Steam and the Epic Games Store January 23, 2025. The game, originally released for PS5 on February 9, 2024, is the second entry in the critically acclaimed Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy.