Mystery Patch Just Officially Changed FF7 Remake's Ending

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A recent patch for has altered the game's ending by tweaking one of Aerith's most iconic lines. released in 2020 as the first of three games planned for the new series. The next,, releases on February 29.

Noticed by ResetEra user AuthenticM, before the patch rolled out on February 26, Aerith's final line in was, "" After the update, she now says, "" Many fans are speculating why her dialogue was changed, with some hypothesizing that it's to fit more in line with the original Japanese translation. While Aerith's new line doesn't fundamentally alter 's ending, Square Enix has yet to address why the change was made.

Ever since was released, Aerith's reference to the "" has been revered for its emotional impact, calling back to an early interaction she has with protagonist Cloud Strife. The line itself is a reference to the "" that sits above the lower levels of the city of Midgar, one of the game's most notable locations. Diehard fans of the beloved RPG are hoping that will reveal the reason for the change.

Despite the mystery surrounding the most recent patch, is no stranger to altering elements of the original 1997 game. Several characters survive key events in the new iteration of the story while some that die are resurrected by spirits simply known as Whispers. Despite these significant changes to the story, 's reviews were solid. The game earned plenty of praise from fans and critics alike, many of whom championed its bold new take on the classic RPG and stylish combat system.

's story will continue in as Cloud Strife and his party of freedom fighters leave the sprawling metropolis of Midgar and adventure out into the grasslands surrounding the city. Eventually, they'll arrive in Nibelheim, one of the most important areas in the game both narratively and mechanically. It also serves as the home of both Cloud and secondary protagonist Tifa. Once it releases, will be available as a PlayStation 5 exclusive with a PC port likely happening in the future.

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