Final Fantasy XVI's director, Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P), has politely requested that fans refrain from creating or installing "offensive or inappropriate" modifications for the PC version of the game, launching September 17th.

Yoshi-P's Plea for Respectful Modding

In a recent interview with PC Gamer, Yoshida-P, while avoiding specifics, clearly stated his wish to prevent the creation and distribution of mods deemed "offensive or inappropriate." He cleverly sidestepped a question about desirable "goofy" mods, prioritizing the avoidance of harmful content. His statement emphasized the team's desire to maintain a respectful gaming environment.

Yoshida-P's experience with previous Final Fantasy titles likely exposed him to a range of mods, some falling into the "inappropriate" or "offensive" categories. While not explicitly defined, this likely encompasses NSFW content frequently found on platforms like Nexusmods and Steam. Examples include mods offering explicit character model replacements.

The PC release of Final Fantasy XVI boasts significant improvements, including a 240fps frame rate cap and advanced upscaling technologies. Yoshida-P's request for respectful modding aims to maintain a positive player experience alongside these technical advancements.