Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi has reversed his previous stance on modding, now openly acknowledging its positive impact on the gaming community.

Following the PC release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Hamaguchi addressed concerns about his earlier comments discouraging certain types of mods. While maintaining that inappropriate mods can detract from the intended experience, he praised the modding community for 'breathing life' into games.

Hamaguchi even admitted to using mods himself when gaming on PC, highlighting the widespread practice and the enjoyment it brings to players globally.

He clarified his initial intention wasn't to outright ban modding, but rather to encourage mindful creation and use.  He urged both modders and players to be considerate of the original game experience, advising research before installing mods, particularly those with potentially shocking content like costume changes or reverse engineering.

Despite this caution, Hamaguchi celebrated the transformative power of mods, emphasizing their ability to revitalize interest in games and maintain active communities. He expressed fascination with the modding market, impressed by its rapid pace compared to larger game development companies.

His revised perspective grants players permission to create and share mods, provided they remain respectful of the original vision and avoid offensive content.

With Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth already performing well on PC, the future contributions of the modding community are highly anticipated.