Aerith’s death in Final Fantasy 7 was unforgettable. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has heavily diverted from the original game introducing new features like Whispers and reimagining Bonds of Friendship. Even in the new version, Aerith’s fate continues to shake souls. Read more if you want to know about what eventually happens to Aerith in FF7 Rebirth.
Yes, Aerith dies in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. However, she is also alive. Here’s some helpful context, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a game about multiple timelines and parallel worlds. So while Aerith dies in the current timeline, she is very much alive in a different one.
How does Aerith die in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?
Since Rebirth follows the original game, the basic storyline is pretty much the same. Sephiroth is still hell bent on using the Black Materia to become a God. Aerith is the only one who can stop this tragedy with the White Materia.
Cloud arrives to find Aerith praying at the altar. It soon becomes clear that he is under the Whispers’ control. At the very last moment, he breaks free for a second but despite trying to stop him, Sephiroth comes down and stabs Aerith, eventually killing her.
If Aerith is dead, then why can Cloud see her?
This question has left fans baffled. Everyone has their own theories and answers. After the final boss fight, Aerith joins Cloud in a two-on-one battle against Sephiroth. After they successfully manage to defeat him, Aerith appears to vanish into the air, leaving Cloud standing alone. The scene then shifts to everyone mourning over Aerith’s body. With the rest gone, Cloud finally says an emotional goodbye to Aerith.
Some fans argue that when Aerith died, she became one with the planet, which explains why she was surrounded by white Whispers. This allows her to communicate with Cloud and transcend worlds.
What are Whispers?
Whispers are “the so-called arbiters of fate” who resemble a ghostly figure, either black or white. They have a conscience and can fail at their tasks. Whispers are seen in swarms and block people’s paths and divert them from what they are intended to do.
In Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, black Whispers seem to be controlled by Sephiroth. However, Aerith has an apparent connection with their white counterparts. This explains why she was joined by them in the final boss fight.
Multiple worlds in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?
As seen in the game, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth explores the idea of multiverses. Sephiroth’s ultimate aim was to rule over every world there is. Throughout the game, we see glimpses of different timelines.
At the beginning of Rebirth, players briefly play as Zack to save Aerith. Now, the thing is Zack died in the original game, so this is an alternate world.
After Sephiroth talks about the existence of different worlds with Cloud, he begins perceiving them together. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth can be messy since it dives back and forth between multiple worlds. However, this also opens up several new possibilities.
Aerith’s future in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is open for interpretation. Will she appear again in future games? If so, does it carry on the multiverse theory? These are all just questions for now. Hopefully, we will get some solid answers as the Final Fantasy universe expands.
About Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is the highly anticipated new story in the FINAL FANTASY VII remake project, reimagining the iconic original game into three standalone titles by its original creators. In this game, players will enjoy various new elements as the story unfolds, culminating in the party’s journey to “The Forgotten Capital” from the original FINAL FANTASY VII.
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