The team behind Code Violet explains that inappropriate mods are why a PC release isn’t happening, citing respect for their artistic vision and voice actors’ reputation as key reasons.

Videogame mods are both a gift and a curse. On one hand, they enhance gameplay with quality-of-life improvements or fixes for underwhelming PC ports. On the other hand, they often become a platform for bizarre internet humor (think Thomas the Tank Engine appearing in every game) or NSFW modifications (like the endless library of Skyrim adult mods).

Concerns from developers about mods aren’t new. Both Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi and Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida previously urged modders to respect their games. Similarly, Takuya Kimura’s agency reportedly hesitated to allow Judgment on PC due to fears his likeness could be misused.

However, it’s rare for a developer to outright cite inappropriate mods as the primary reason for avoiding a PC version—until now.

TeamKill Media, the studio developing Code Violet, described as a spiritual successor to Dino Crisis, stated on X (formerly Twitter) that the game would not be coming to PC. “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 characters as well as other characters in the game,” the post said.

“We hold our voice actresses and actors with high regard, as well as our artistic vision for the game and story, and we reject any form of destroying that with sexual mods. Making a joke out of our art and possibly tarnishing the reputation of our voice actresses and actors is not worth the extra money we can make.”

In a follow-up post, the studio clarified its stance: “We are not against PC gamers or the PC platform. We are not against modders and some of the fun mods they make. But we are 100% against pornographic mods… period.”

While their commitment to respecting their creative vision and collaborators is understandable, labeling the entire PC modding scene as problematic seems shortsighted. Basing such a significant decision on the actions of a niche modding group feels disproportionate, and their follow-up statement still comes off as accusatory rather than conciliatory.

Source: PC Gamer