Naoki Hamaguchi Addresses Aerith-Related Combat Changes in Final Fantasy VII Revelation
After Rebirth, it remains unclear whether Aerith will be a playable party member in Revelation. Since she served as the party’s main healer in Remake and Rebirth, some fans wondered whether FITS was added so other characters could cover her magic and healing role when she is not playable. FITS can give characters abilities and perks outside their usual kit, which is why the theory gained attention.
Hamaguchi clarified that this was not the reason behind the changes. According to him, FITS is not meant to replace Aerith or move her abilities to another character. Instead, it comes from the combat system established in Rebirth and is intended to let players try different character matchups and find one that suits their play style.
“We’re on the assumption that if we don’t have Aerith, we’re going to move her skill to another place, but it’s not. It’s more about the combat system. There’s no like, ‘Okay, we abandon you and make this character [fill] this role.’”
However, Hamaguchi still did not confirm whether Aerith will be playable in Revelation, leaving that question unanswered for now.
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First released in 1997 on the PlayStation® computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY VII will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027. The game is universally regarded as a landmark title of the RPG genre. The original title received high praise for its epic storyline, unique characters, and movie sequences that utilized the most cutting-edge technology of the time. Since then, the game revolving around iconic hero Cloud Strife and his pursuit of the antagonist Sephiroth has sold over 15.7 million copies worldwide and continues to receive widespread acclaim from critics and fans around the world. The popular game has expanded into spin-offs, films and merchandise.
Now, Square Enix’s FINAL FANTASY VII Remake Series, created by a team of original and new developers, retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. The first game of the trilogy, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, is available for PS4® consoles. The expanded edition, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, and the second entry, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, are now available for Nintendo Switch 2, XBOX Series X|S, XBOX PC, PS5® consoles and PC. FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, the climactic conclusion of the series, will release for PS5 consoles, Nintendo Switch 2, XBOX Series X|S and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and XBOX PC, in Spring 2027.
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