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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Aerith's Fate Remains Mysterious

10/5/2025

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Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed Aerith's fate in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was intentionally ambiguous, leaving players guessing.
The ending implies Cloud may have intervened, prompting debate though Aerith's death mirrors the original.
He indicated the third game will keep suspense around Meteor and key plots.
He also suggested future games could feature a different battle system, aiming for evolution over repetition.

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Story summary

Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed Aerith's fate in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was intentionally ambiguous, leaving players guessing.
The ending implies Cloud may have intervened, prompting debate though Aerith's death mirrors the original.
He indicated the third game will keep suspense around Meteor and key plots.
He also suggested future games could feature a different battle system, aiming for evolution over repetition.