Square Enix Asks for Respectful Modding in 'Final Fantasy 16'

Yoshida (Yoshi-P), director of Final Fantasy XVI, politely requests fans avoid creating or installing “offensive or inappropriate” mods for the PC release.

Final Fantasy XVI PC Launch: September 17th

Yoshi-P's Plea for Respectful Modding

In a recent PC Gamer interview, producer Naoki Yoshida addressed the modding community, urging them to refrain from creating mods deemed "offensive or inappropriate." While open to creative modding, Yoshi-P declined to specify exactly what constitutes this, stating they want to maintain a respectful gaming environment.

He acknowledged the potential for diverse mods, from graphical enhancements to cosmetic crossovers (citing the FFXV Half-Life costume mod as an example), but emphasized the importance of avoiding content that crosses the line into offensive or inappropriate territory. The interview also touched upon director Hiroshi Takai's curiosity about "goofy" mods, but Yoshi-P's statement prioritized maintaining a respectful atmosphere.

While not explicitly detailed, Yoshi-P's request likely targets NSFW mods, a common, yet controversial, element within some modding communities. Examples might include mods altering character models with explicit content.

Final Fantasy XVI's PC release boasts significant improvements, including a 240fps frame rate cap and advanced upscaling technologies. Yoshi-P's request aims to ensure this milestone release maintains a positive and respectful community experience.