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One of the biggest fan theories swirling around Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is that Aerith — famous for dying in the original Final Fantasy 7 — may escape her fate this time around. Square Enix’s remake ...

In Final Fantasy VII, Aerith is a support character that protects and heals her teammates, and the trading card game does a wonderful job showcasing her strengths with this new card. The biggest ...

Aerith dies. If you know one thing about Final Fantasy 7, it’s probably that Aerith dies. The praying girl gets cut down by the guy with the massive sword. There’s a reason why this pivotal story beat ...

While Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's ending was stated, by Square Enix, to take place at the conclusion of the Forgotten Capital, the developers have been keen to keep Aerith's fate under wraps until the ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

Briana White cosplaying as Aerith Gainsborough. Over the past few years, Square Enix has demonstrated an exceptional talent for casting, discovering outstanding actors who brought new characters to ...

Your actions in Chapter 8 of Final Fantasy 7 Remake affect the dress that Aerith will wear in Chapter 9. During these chapters, Tifa, Aerith, and Cloud will all prepare to infiltrate Don Corneo's ...

Matthew (he/him) is an Evergreen Editor at DualShockers. He has been in games media for two years. He has held various roles, such as staff writer, writing specialist, and editor. After graduating ...

This piece contains major spoilers for the original Final Fantasy 7 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Please do not read unless you've finished Rebirth. It's hard to overstate how iconic Aerith's death was ...