{"id":2186075,"date":"2026-10-08T18:19:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T15:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2186075"},"modified":"2026-10-08T18:19:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T15:19:42","slug":"final-fantasy-vii-revelation-announces-an-npc-ified-version-of-shiva-voiced-by-marisha-ray-nycc-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2186075","title":{"rendered":"Final Fantasy VII Revelation Announces an NPC-ified Version of Shiva Voiced by Marisha Ray | NYCC 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A seemingly new type of Shiva is joining Final Fantasy VII Revelation. At the game\u2019s New York Comic Con panel, it was revealed that Critical Role performer Marisha Ray is joining Revelation as \u201cPolydroid Shiva.\u201d It wasn\u2019t explained how, exactly, this pointy version of the series-recurring ice lady summon will fit into Revelation, but in the BTS clip played during the panel, she seemed to be announcing a snowboarding minigame and blamed Vincent for her \u201csituation.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cHave you any of the faintest idea of the consternation you\u2019ve caused?\u201d Polydroid Shivia says. \u201cPolydroid problems aren\u2019t my purview,\u201d Vincent replies. (Cold, brother!) She then demands him to, \u201cDrop on a board, caped one, and give my slopes a spin. Let us see how you carve!\u201d<\/p>\n

Ray stood up from the front row of the panel, but did not join the stage. Moderator Lucy James asked Matt Mercer, the voice of Vincent Valentine and Ray\u2019s real-life husband and Critical Role co-star, what it was like acting alongside Ray and seeing her in the game. \u201cIt was amazing, are you kidding me!\u201d Mercer said. \u201c[Shiva] is her favorite summon in the whole series.\u201d<\/p>\n

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When they realized they were sharing scenes together after Ray was booked, he said they celebrated, but had one hesitation. \u201cTalking to the team, too, it was like, \u2018I hope this wasn\u2019t any nepotism scenario,\u2019\u201d Mercer said. \u201cIt was like, \u2018Oh no, they didn\u2019t know she was your wife.\u2019 I was like, \u2018That\u2019s right, you earned that, baby!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

The hour-long panel was a sendoff for the cast, many of whom have spent nearly seven years recording for these roles. Cody Christian, who voices Cloud, estimated he\u2019d spent \u201c800 hours collectively\u201d in the booth to nail his lines. \u201cEvery inflection, every breath, it all matters. We\u2019d spend 10 minutes on 3 wor<\/strong>ds just to make sure it was right,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Final Fantasy VII Revelation releases on April 8, 2027. Director Naoki Hamaguchi (who was not at the NYCC panel, but thanked fans via prerecorded video message) has said that the game will take more than 100 hours for completionists to beat<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Vincent and Polydroid Shiva (voiced by Matt Mercer’s wife, Marisha Ray) at the Snowboarding arena. Video shown at New York Comic Con.<\/p>\n

‘–And give my slopes a spin!’<\/p>\n

Oh he can give my slopes a spin… \ud83d\ude0f<\/p>\n

#RevelationSpoilers #FF7R https:\/\/t.co\/kIgjUl5YIH<\/p>\n

\u2014 Phantomyre \u26b0\ufe0fFF7 REVELATION (@Phantomyre) October 8, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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What do you think is the deal with this version of Shiva in Final Fantasy VII Revelation? More importantly, are you excited to shred the slopes in the game?? Hash it out in the comments. <\/p>\n

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