The director of the game, Yohei Shimbori, gives a very clear warning to people wanting to mod the game on PC.
Asked why the series has waited almost two decades to make the move, Shimbori highlights the growing acceptance of PC as a mainstream platform.
“The adoption rate of high-spec PCs and related peripheral devices has traditionally been lower than consoles,” he comments. “But these days, the perspective of PC gaming has changed drastically and we expect more fighting games will be released for PC users.”
Despite this, he warns that one of the PC’s most active scenes – the modding community – should be careful not to turn off publishers looking to make their debut.
“We have to deal with mod issues from an IP holder perspective,” he explains.
“We would like to ask PC users to play our game in good moral and manner. Otherwise, we won’t be able to release a title for PC again.”
“The adoption rate of high-spec PCs and related peripheral devices has traditionally been lower than consoles,” he comments. “But these days, the perspective of PC gaming has changed drastically and we expect more fighting games will be released for PC users.”
Despite this, he warns that one of the PC’s most active scenes – the modding community – should be careful not to turn off publishers looking to make their debut.
“We have to deal with mod issues from an IP holder perspective,” he explains.
“We would like to ask PC users to play our game in good moral and manner. Otherwise, we won’t be able to release a title for PC again.”
That's not really how these things work, Shimbori. Alright, so maybe this has something to do with a fear of modders making nude mods for the characters or something?
“Our characters, male and female alike, are created in a fantasy setting and are using extraordinary abilities to compete with each other in a clearly light-hearted, over-the-top universe,” he states.
“Their abilities are very balanced and we want to present all of them as dynamic, strong, sexy and confident.”
He adds that Last Round’s multi-regional release should be also appreciated by detractors.
“What is important to remember is that Dead or Alive is a series developed in Japan, where the interpretation of beauty is very different to that of Europe or the US,” he says.
“Our philosophy is to try and make a game that our fans can enjoy, both in the East and the West, and regardless of gender."
“Their abilities are very balanced and we want to present all of them as dynamic, strong, sexy and confident.”
He adds that Last Round’s multi-regional release should be also appreciated by detractors.
“What is important to remember is that Dead or Alive is a series developed in Japan, where the interpretation of beauty is very different to that of Europe or the US,” he says.
“Our philosophy is to try and make a game that our fans can enjoy, both in the East and the West, and regardless of gender."
What? Well that really didn't answer anything.
What's the more likely reason they are worried about PC mods? If people start modding the game and creating custom outfits and skins, Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja won't be able to sell consumers a bunch of DLC skin packs later on. What gave me that crazy idea?
That's the DLC for a little game called Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition, the latest release on Steam from Koei Tecmo. Of course, this is all just an assumption on my part.
Mods will happen, you can't stop creative people, i just hope it's not too bad.
Because if so, Something tells me he is one of those people conflating "mods" with "hacks".