Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in a trilogy of remakes. Aerith is a crucial character in the original JRPG, which has some players wondering if a certain moment with her happens in this latest remake, too. Full spoilers ahead, but you’ll get your answer to if Aerith dies in FFVII Rebirth and when she might die, if so.
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When Would Aerith Die in FFVII Rebirth?
Once again, I would like to warn that there are full spoilers ahead for everything in the Final Fantasy VII world from the original game to this latest title and its entire plot. I highly recommend turning around and continuing to play if you haven’t already. With that said, as players likely know, Aerith dies in the original JRPG and this happens near the end of the first disc.
If she is to die again in this second entry in the Remake trilogy, it would happen likely in a similar place. This would be the Forgotten City that the Ancients lived in. Even before the release of this title, we already knew the story would conclude somewhere around that point. As such, if she is to die in this game, it would happen right at the very end.
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Does Aerith Die in FFVII Rebirth?
With all of that in mind, it begs the question of whether or not Aerith dies in FFVII Rebirth and when, if so. This is your final warning to turn away now if you haven’t beat this game yet. Unfortunately, yes, Aerith does seemingly die in this story, but it is a complicated situation. It is hard to tell what is real and what is not. That said, it appears she does perish.
In fact, it seems Aerith dies in the same spot as before at the altar in the Forgotten City. With that said, though, it also appears that Aerith is still alive at the same time. We see another Aerith (possibly the same one) in a different timeline and world. It seems she will have some relevance still in the final game in this trilogy regardless.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is available right now for PS5 and PC.
Published: Jan 27, 2025 8:15 PM UTC