Final FantasyisSquare Enix’slong-running, beloved JRPG franchise. The remake ofFinal Fantasy 7, which is commonly considered the best game of the series, was released in early 2020 to great acclaim. Despite some time having passed, it is still a topic of repeated discussion thanks to how much the game subverted expectations.
Modding communities usually spring up around games with multiplayer features, andFinal Fantasy 7Remakeis a strictly single-player game. Despite that, there is a plethora of mods available for the game, each one adding a new element or fix to the game.All mods listed here are available for download on Nexus Mods.
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Updated on August 01, 2025 by Josh Davison: The remake of Final Fantasy 7 did a lot that players did not expect. It altered the story and split itself into multiple parts and game releases. This has kept players fascinated with the title and how it managed to update a much-beloved classic of the JRPG genre. With this attention and retention, modders have ample opportunity to put their own little twists on the Final Fantasy 7 remake. As such there are still modders putting out new and interesting FF7 Remake mods.
10Adventure With An EVA Pilot With the Aerith - Asuka (Flare Cosplay) Mod
One of the most popular kinds ofFF7 Remakemodslies in the realm of the aesthetic. Many seek to just change hair or eye color, but some go for a whole costume redesign. It’s always pretty popular to do this with another franchise in mind, and such is the case with theAerith - Asuka (Flare Cosplay) Mod by MonkeyMan Modswith credit given to modders Raq and Ruris.
This one is fairly straightforward, as it puts Aerith in Asuka’s costume fromNeon Genesis Evangelion. It’s specifically based on the “Flare” figurine of Asuka, so it’s not quite what she wore in the anime. Regardless,Neon Genesisis a classic, and the costume is genuinely impressive in its attention to detail.
9FFVIIHook Provides Other Modders With A Foundation
Like many other video game modding scenes,FF7 Remakemods have a foundation-building mod that allows others the tools to tweak their game. In the case ofFFVII Remake,it’s called FFVIIHook by emoose and stoker25.
This mod unlocks the developer console in the gameas well as makes changes to the console variables. It also allows INI files to be put into the game’s folder. Mods like these are a godsend and are what many unique and useful mods are built from.
83DMigoto Base Mod For FFVII Allows Custom Textures
This is another mod foundationbut specifically for the integration of 3DMigoto-based modsto be installed intoFinal Fantasy 7 Remake. 3DMigoto is a mod base used for several games. InFFVII Remake, it specifically allows for many customized textures to be loaded into the game so long as it’s running on DirectX1 — at least at this time.
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This 3DMigoto integration comes from kso10, Narknon, and Yudokobos. Special thanks from the uploaders are given to Fraggerman, the Fairy Tail mod server, and the developers of 3DMigoto.
7Advent Reshade Integrates HDR Lighting Into The Remake
The Advent ReShade mod forFinal Fantasy 7 Remakecomes from user Vanguard1776 and the ReShade v4.7.0 team. ReShading is a common mod type that upgrades the visuals of the game to make them more photorealistic. This team has done ReShading work for games such asBatman: Arkham Knight,Horizon: Zero Dawn,Dishonored 2, and many more.
This particular ReShade modboasts addingHDR lighting effects among other tweaks to the games' visuals. Furthermore, it’s also been designed to have minimal impact on PC performance.
6Return To Darkstalkers With The Tifa - Morrigan Aensland Cosplay Mod
Darkstalkersis a game series byCapcomthat hasn’t gotten much attention in almost 10 years outside of its inclusion in theCapcom Fighting Collection. Despite that, the series still has a devoted fanbase, and the character of Morrigan Aensland is one of the most enduringly popular ofDarkstalkers.
Many of the recentFF7 Remakemodshave focused on cosplay costumes for the main cast, and this is true with theTifa - Morrigan Aensland Cosplay mod also by MonkeyMan Modswith credits given to Jenovation and Shinteo. This is another impressively detailed mod that sees Tifa Lockhart take on the role of the famousDarkstalkerssuccubus.
5Stuttering Fix - DXVK Method Helps The Game Run Better
The Stuttering Fix Mod from BaselineXprovides both a download and a tutorial on how to use the “DXVK Method” tocreate a smoother experience inFinal Fantasy 7 Remake. It’s intended to help with frame rate issues as well as problems with assets loading onscreen.
This isn’t a simple fix, and it’s a bit complicated to both understand and explain exactly what is being done in the game files to provide this improvement to the game. However, the guide provided by BaselineX is easy to follow and will hopefully iron out any issues you are having while playingFFVII Remake.
4Hair Colors For Cloud, Aerith, & Tifa
Sometimes players really just want to give Cloud Strife pink hair, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.This mod, from user Jujub,allows players to tinker with the hair colorsfor Cloud, Aerith, and Tifa. Only one color can be chosen at a time, but it provides a variety of choices for these three iconic characters. It’s also compatible with all costume swaps the characters may have.
Jujub also uploaded a mod that allows you to tinker with their eye colors. This one also works with costume changes and the hair color mod. Like the hair color mod, this only allows the user to tinker with the eye colors of Cloud, Aerith, and Tifa.
3Protect The Moon With The Sailor Moon Outfits For Cloud, Aerith, And Tifa
This is another one of theFinal Fantasy 7 Remakemodsthat focuses on a cosplay concept. This time,it’s costumes for Cloud, Aerith, and Tifa as characters fromSailor Moonby modder Jujubwith credit given to Lopieloo. This mod gives Cloud a Tuxedo Mask costume, Aerith a Sailor Moon outfit, and Tifa a Sailor Mars uniform.
The mod also adds new custom weapons with the Holy Sword for Cloud and the Eternal Tiara for Aerith. The costumes look stunning and really inject just a touch ofSailor MoonintoFinal Fantasy 7.
2Equipment Rebalance Tinkers With Weapons & Materia Slots
The Equipment Rebalance mod from user Tyrant Thanatosaims to tackle issues with the game that other players have shared. Namely,t increases the amount of Materia slotsthat each item has and aims to give more defensive power to armor.As it is, the game heavily favors offensive strategies, so increasing the effectiveness of armor allows more defensive or passive combat strategies to flourish.
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There are several mods thatincrease the Materia slots of one or more items, and it is a common complaint with the weapon upgrading system of the game.
1Aggressive Companions Makes Allies More Likely To Pick A Fight
The Aggressive Companions mod from user gladias9makes it so that all companions will be more likely to attack. This is intended to alter their normal behavior, where they are more likely to defend or generally be more passive in a combat scenario.
In the description of the mod, gladias9 makes it clear that this is a fairly experimental mod and not something that will be without its issues that will need to be ironed out.
Final Fantasy 7: Remakeis available now on PC, PS4, and PS5.
