In 1997, one of the most memorable moments from Final Fantasy 7 was the tragic death of a cherished companion character, a moment that deeply impacted the game's narrative and its subsequent media. Final Fantasy 7's storyline was significantly shaped by this event, and there seemed to be no way to bypass it without resorting to cheats—until now.
Spoiler alert: If you are unaware of who meets their end in this 27-year-old game or prefer not to know, please stop reading here. Aerith Gainsborough's demise at the hands of Sephiroth is a pivotal moment, but according to a Final Fantasy 7 speedrunner known as Luzbel, a method to avoid Aerith's death has been discovered by two other players: AceZephyr and Kuma.
This method is more of a glitch than a cheat. While riding a chocobo on the world map, players can navigate to the Forgotten Capital, the location of Aerith's murder. If Aerith is part of the player's party, she will witness her own death and continue to fight alongside the player against Jenova. However, this approach has its drawbacks; players may not be at a high enough level for the battle, and Eurogamer reports that the game may 'softlock' during cutscenes if Aerith is in the party beyond the timeframe of her death.
Aerith's fate was also a central plot point in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth earlier this year, highlighting her enduring appeal among fans of the series. The newly uncovered glitch in the original game allows Aerith to escape death, but it is far from a flawless solution, and her survival was never intended by the game's creators.
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