World of Warcraft (WoW) has paid tribute to Final Fantasy 7’s beloved character Aerith Gainsborough for years through the NPC Aerith Primrose. This character, dressed in a similar reddish-purple outfit, sells flowers beside a church-like building in the game’s floating city, Dalaran.
Aerith Primrose serves as a clear homage to Aerith, capturing the iconic flower vendor’s essence. However, in WoW’s latest expansion The War Within, the character’s story takes a shocking turn, bringing a dark and familiar fate to Aerith Primrose.
The expansion, The War Within, unleashes chaos upon the city of Dalaran, where Aerith Primrose resides. As the city falls into ruin, the flower vendor is found impaled by a large sword, evoking a direct reference to Aerith’s famous death at the hands of Sephiroth in Final Fantasy 7.
The sight of Aerith Primrose pierced by the sword instantly recalls one of the most memorable and tragic moments in gaming history, cementing WoW’s homage to this unforgettable scene.
Aerith’s death in Final Fantasy 7 is one of the most iconic and emotional scenes in video game history. The moment when Sephiroth swoops down to kill her has been referenced countless times across media, and WoW’s recreation of the scene with Aerith Primrose is both a grim and clever nod to this legacy.
This scene taps into the emotional impact of Aerith’s demise, reminding fans of the lasting impression that moment has left on the gaming world.
However, WoW gives players a chance to alter the fate of Aerith Primrose. Unlike Final Fantasy 7, where Aerith’s death is unavoidable, WoW players are presented with the option to save her from the sword. This twist adds an intriguing layer to the tribute, allowing fans to prevent the flower vendor’s tragic fate, offering a sense of control that was missing in the original Final Fantasy 7 moment.
Meanwhile, Final Fantasy 7 continues to stir debate among its fans with the remake series, particularly in the latest installment, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
The game revisits Aerith’s iconic death scene, remixing and altering it in ways that have left fans divided. The changes introduced in Rebirth have caused confusion, with many wondering what these adjustments mean for the series’ third installment, leaving the future of Aerith’s storyline uncertain in this alternate timeline.
