16: Square Enix Director Urges Respectful Modding

Final Fantasy XVI's director, Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P), has politely requested that fans avoid creating or installing "offensive or inappropriate" modifications for the PC release.

Final Fantasy XVI PC Launch: September 17th

Yoshi-P's Plea for Responsible Modding

In a recent interview with PC Gamer, Yoshi-P addressed the upcoming PC launch, emphasizing a desire for the modding community to maintain respectful boundaries. While acknowledging the potential for creative and humorous mods, he specifically cautioned against the creation or use of content deemed "offensive or inappropriate." He refrained from providing specific examples to avoid inadvertently encouraging such creations.

Given Yoshi-P's extensive experience with the Final Fantasy franchise, his request likely stems from encounters with problematic mods in previous titles. The modding community, while known for its creativity (ranging from graphical enhancements to cosmetic crossovers), also produces NSFW and potentially offensive content. While Yoshi-P didn't explicitly detail the types of mods he's concerned about, mods featuring explicit content, such as those replacing character models with nude meshes, clearly fall under the umbrella of "offensive or inappropriate."

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 a positive and respectful experience for all players within this enhanced environment.