Summary
Cloud Strife is one of themost recognizable video game protagonists, playing a huge part in the large and intricate story of theFinal Fantasy 7compilation series. His influence on the series and gaming as a whole is undeniable, so it’s no surprise that there are plenty ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remakemods available that revolve solely around him.
Most of the mods for Cloud–and the other characters in the game–are cosmetic, focusing on changing different aspects of his appearance, such as eye and hair color or the style of his outfit. Some mods make changes to Cloud’s gameplay mechanics, but most of these mod types focus on multiple characters rather than just Cloud himself. For those looking to spice up their playthrough, here are some of thebest Cloud mods forFinal Fantasy 7 Remake.
8Playable Zack Over Cloud
Over 5,200 Downloads
Zack Fair is a popular character in theFinal Fantasy 7series, and he appears as a supporting character in the remake ofFinal Fantasy 7. This mod replaces Cloud’s model with Zack’s model, allowing players to feel like they are playing through the campaign with Zack as the protagonist instead.
This is a must-try mod for those who are particularly fond of Zack as a character. It’s also well-suited for players who wish Zack had a more significant role to play in the remake or those who would have liked to have seen him have more scenes with Aerith.
7Cloud Sephiroth Outfit
Over 7,600 Downloads
For those who like the idea of a villainous Cloud, the Cloud Sephiroth Outfit mod is a great option.It gives Cloud the outfit of Sephiroth, the big bad inFinal Fantasy 7and one of the most iconic video game villains of all time.
There isn’t much more to the mod than that, but it’s still pretty fun to play around with the idea of an evil version of Cloud, especially sinceRebirthtouches on it in a few significant scenes.
6Cloud Hyper HD Texture Pack
Over 18,200 Downloads
The Cloud Hyper HD Texture Pack mod increases the quality of Cloud’s visuals significantly, creating crisper and clearer textures. The mod overhauls the textures of Cloud’s standard outfit and remasters them in 8k resolution.
This results in a huge difference regarding Cloud’s look, making all the little details in his clothing come to life even more so. The handcrafted nature of the mod also makes it particularly impressive to behold.
5Gorgeous Dress Cloud
Over 6,000 Downloads
One of the more memorable moments in theFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeis when Cloud goes undercover, dressed as a woman, while trying to get up close and personal with Don Corneo, the head of the organized crime syndicate in Midgar. There arethree different dresses that Cloud can wear, and the player’s choices in side missions will be the deciding factor as to which one he dons. That said, one of the more elegant dresses is a lavender ball gown with black trims. This mod allows players to dress Cloud in that lavender gown for the whole game.
Cloud looks surprisingly stunning in the outfit, so why not let him be a fancy princess for an extended period? This mod is truly a must for those who wished the dress-up segments lasted a little longer.
4Cloud Advent Children Outfit
Over 71,700 Downloads
Final Fantasy 7: Advent Childrenis an animated filmthat takes place two years after the originalFinal Fantasy 7game. It’s a popular movie that was released in 2005 and garnered much attention fromFinal Fantasyfans, so it is no surprise that there are mods that dress up the characters in the remake with their outfits from the film.
This particular mod switches Cloud’s outfit to the clothes he wears inAdvent Children. Fans of the movie can also pair it with mods that change the outfits of the other characters to the ones they wear in movie, allowing every character to cosplay as their future counterparts.
3Lv.99 Mod
Over 27,500 Downloads
The Lv.99 Mod applies to both Cloud and his companions in theFinal Fantasy 7 Remake. It lets players rank up past the maximum level 50, allowing them to level up all the way to level 99. Parameter limits can also be broken, such as limits on spirit and defense levels. This can make gameplay and combat a little too easy, but other mods can be used to balance things out forthose who still want to be challenged.
An optional file is also included in the mod that gives players the chance to add other features, such as a mod including enemies that are also level 99 in Hard Mode or a mod that removes the red low HP screen warning.
2EverCrisis Cloud
Over 13,000 Downloads
Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisisisa mobile gacha game that retells events fromFinal Fantasy 7and all canon media within theFinal Fantasy 7compilation. Released in September 2023, it had around 7 million downloads by November of the same year. It’s safe to say that it’s relatively popular, so it isn’t surprising that there are mods that dress the characters ofRemakein their outfits fromEver Crisis.
This mod replaces Cloud’s regular outfit with the one that he wears in the mobile game. For those who enjoy both the remake and theEver Crisis, this mod allows them to create their own mini-crossover.
1Cloud Kingdom Hearts Outfit
Over 28,000 Downloads
Cloud appears in the popularKingdom Heartsgame series, which isa crossover between Disney andFinal Fantasy.He acts as a supporting character inKingdom Heartsand features in several games.
His most distinctive look during his time inKingdom Heartsis his attire from the first entry, which includes a red scarf/cape that covers the lower half of his face, a black wing located on his back, and bandages tied around his sword. This mod recreates theKingdom Hearts 1look inRemakeperfectly, creating a style for Cloud that bothFinal FantasyandKingdom Heartsfans alike can enjoy.
