Overview of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s PC Launch
- Game director Naoki Hamaguchi urged PC gamers to avoid using inappropriate mods.
- The PC version at launch will not feature official mod support.
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PC is set to launch on January 23, 2024.
In a recent interview, Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, addressed the community of PC players by emphasizing the importance of refraining from creating or installing any inappropriate mods. He acknowledged the creativity inherent in the modding community while clarifying that there would be no official mod support integrated into the game when it launches.
This announcement comes shortly after the PC version’s reveal at the The Game Awards 2024. Scheduled for release on January 23, 2024, the PC adaptation will be available almost a year after its initial rollout on the PlayStation 5. Players can expect advanced features such as Nvidia’s Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) and enhanced graphics, requiring a robust PC setup including Nvidia’s RTX graphics card, at least 16GB of RAM, and approximately 155GB of storage on an SSD.
Hamaguchi’s statement highlights a growing concern among developers regarding mod safety and community standards. While he encouraged players to embrace PC-specific enhancements, he firmly requested they avoid sharing or implementing mods deemed offensive or inappropriate. Despite the lack of official mod support in the initial rollout, he expressed admiration for the dedication of the Final Fantasy modding community. The future actions of Square Enix regarding non-compliant mods remain ambiguous.
PC Players Urged to Practice Mod Responsibility
- Director Hamaguchi emphasizes the importance of avoiding inappropriate mods.
- This appeal comes ahead of the game’s release on Steam and Epic Games Store.
- The PC port is set to launch less than a year after its PS5 debut.
- No official mod support will be available at the game’s launch.
This call for responsible modding echoes a similar plea from another key Square Enix figure, Naoki Yoshida. Prior to the PC launch of Final Fantasy 16 in September 2024, he encouraged players to refrain from inappropriate modding practices. Yoshida, like Hamaguchi, maintained an openness to beneficial quality-of-life modifications by the fan community.
While official mod support is absent, Square Enix is committed to ensuring that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth operates seamlessly on the Steam Deck. As anticipation builds for the PC launch, it remains to be seen how well the community will respond to the game’s availability and developer guidelines.
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