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Critical Role actors join Final Fantasy VII Revelation cast
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Our take
The October 8, 2026 announcement marks the third Critical Role performer cast in Final Fantasy VII Revelation, underscoring the growing influence of tabletop streaming talent in major video game franchises. It also highlights how real‑life relationships, like that of Marisha Ray and Matt Mercer, are being woven into game narratives for added authenticity.
Background
Marisha Ray and Matt Mercer are performers from the tabletop‑streaming show Critical Role, where Ray is known for her numerous performances and Mercer voices Vincent Valentine in Final Fantasy VII Revelation; they are married in real life.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation is the third installment of the remake trilogy, with Travis Willingham set to voice Sephiroth after taking over the role from Tyler Hoechlin, and the game scheduled for release on April 8, 2027.
The timeline
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Marisha Ray announced as Polydroid Shiva voice actor
Square Enix reportedly revealed during the New York Comic Con panel that Marisha Ray would voice Polydroid Shiva, a digitized NPC version of Shiva, in Final Fantasy VII Revelation.[1]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. The announcement of Marisha Ray’s role comes solely from media reports, with no direct statement from Square Enix or the actors themselves. Although the claim appears in more than one outlet, the lack of a primary source leaves the information unverified. The game’s release date remains pending, so any casting details could still change before launch.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
What happens next
April 8, 2027: Final Fantasy VII Revelation is scheduled for release on April 8, 2027, according to IGN.
Frequently asked
What is the current status of Marisha Ray's role in Final Fantasy VII Revelation?
As of October 9, 2026, per polygon.com, Marisha Ray has joined Matt Mercer and Travis Willingham in the Final Fantasy VII Revelation cast.
Who announced Marisha Ray's casting for Final Fantasy VII Revelation?
Square Enix announced the casting during a New York Comic Con panel on October 8, 2026, according to Kotaku and IGN.
Which other Critical Role actors are in the Final Fantasy VII Revelation cast?
Matt Mercer voices Vincent Valentine and Travis Willingham voices Sephiroth, according to Polygon.
When is Final Fantasy VII Revelation set to release?
The game is scheduled for release on April 8, 2027, according to IGN.
More related drama (4)
Sources (5)
- kotaku.com, Another Critical Role Actor Joins The Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Cast As Shiva (But Not The Shiva You Think), Oct 8, 2026.
- Twitter (original post).
- polygon.com, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Officially Adds Another Critical Role Member to the Cast, Oct 9, 2026.
- ign.com, Final Fantasy VII Revelation Announces 'Polydroid Shiva' Voiced by Marisha Ray at New York Comic Con 2026, Oct 8, 2026.
- Twitter (original post).
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 1 dated events from 5 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Critical Role actors join Final Fantasy VII Revelation cast.”
GenZHype, 9 October 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/critical-role-actors-join-final-fantasy-vii-revelation-cast/.