In a way, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth still tells the original game's story, but it alters a few key moments significantly, and that is not more clearly seen than in the way it handles Aerith's arc.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is the second chapter of Square ... Iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII have escaped from the dystopian city Midgar and are now in pursuit of Sephiroth ...