Code Violet Devs Avoid PC Release To Prevent „Vulgar” Mods
The developers of the Dino Crisis-inspired Code Violet shared why the game will not launch on PC. Turns out it is to avoid players creating inappropriate mods.
On Friday a new game from developer Teamkill Media (Quantum Error, Son and Bone) was announced via a trailer on PlayStation’s YouTube channel. The game is called Code Violet and looks to combine elements of survival horror and science fiction with dinosaurs. The developers have said that it is a spiritual successor to Dino Crisis. Currently the game is planned to be a PlayStation exclusive, and the developers gave an honest reply about why they have decided not to bring it to PC.
Code Violet devs won’t release their game on PC to avoid players creating “vulgar” mods
Mods are commonplace for popular games on PC. Players can download creations from other players and add them to the game. Games like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Baldur’s Gate 3 are examples of hugely popular games with a huge selection of custom mods available on PC. User created mods can vary from comedic, such as letting players play as Sonic the Hedgehog in Skyrim, to helpful additions that make the game easier or more accessible. Back in 2024, Nintendo got involved in putting a stop to Palworld mods that added Pokémon to the game. But these are not the kind of mods the Code Violet team are worried about.
Teamkill Media took to social media to address fan requests that their upcoming game would release on PC, saying: “For those asking us about a PC version of Code Violet… the reason we are not bringing it to PC is we do not want anyone modding vulgar versions of the main character as well as other characters in the game.” The post continues, explaining that the team doesn’t find a PC release worth doing if it risks “tarnishing the reputation of our voice actresses and actors…” Responses to this statement have been mixed but there is clearly support for both sides of the decision.
Player created mods can be a tricky subject to navigate, and game developers all over the world have had different approaches. Some will ignore them and let players do what they want, but others wholeheartedly embrace the modding community. For example, last week Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian Studios celebrated 100 million mod downloads by sharing a list of mods to “spice up” the gameplay experience.
Code Violet may never launch on PC, but it is planned for a PlayStation 5 launch in July 2025.
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