FF7's Aerith is one of the franchise's most beloved characters, and with her dying breath she makes a hopeful promise that lingers.

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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 ...

To answer the question quickly, Aerith does seemingly die at the end of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, with most of the game’s cast mourning her death at the hands of Sephiroth. However, there’s more at ...

You can romance Aerith in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth if you complete certain quests and make the right choices in the story. This guide will explain how to romance Aerith in FF7 Rebirth and get a date ...

Arguing over who Cloud ends up with is a tale as old as time, but the voice actor behind Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Aerith has her own take on the debate. The younger Final Fantasy 7 fans out there, ...

The next Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis character trailer is here, and it stars Aerith Gainsborough. Square Enix first shared an array of art showing how she looks throughout the game in different ...

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For decades, fans have debated whether or not this hidden scene is intentional or just a glitch. Where’s Robert Stack when you need him? Final Fantasy Metal Gear Solid Square Enix Aerith’s death ...