FF7 Rebirth Boss Apologizes for Aerith's Fate, Teases Remake Trilogy Twist

Still not over what Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth did to Aerith? You're not alone, and apparently the game's director knows exactly how you feel.

Naoki Hamaguchi, who directed Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, has offered up an apology to fans over what happens to Aerith in the game. That said, he's laughing so much while saying it that it's hard to tell if he really means it. Classic.

If you played the original Final Fantasy 7, you already knew this moment was coming, and Rebirth reworked it in a way that left plenty of players emotionally wrecked all over again. So Hamaguchi's apology is a nice gesture, even if the delivery is a little suspicious.

But here's the part that should really get your attention: Hamaguchi says that if you're still upset, you may change your opinion by the end of the remake trilogy. That's a pretty bold tease, and it suggests the team isn't done with Aerith's story just yet.

Of course, that's all we're getting for now. No details on how things might shift, no explanation of what the final chapter holds, just a promise that the full picture isn't complete. Whether that means a genuine twist, a new interpretation of events, or something else entirely, we'll have to wait and see.

For now, the takeaway is simple: the remake trilogy is telling its own version of this story, and the ending hasn't been written yet as far as fans are concerned. If you're still mourning, maybe hold off on your final verdict.

What do you think? Will you be picking up the final part of the remake trilogy, or has Rebirth already broken your heart for good? Let us know.