Marisha Ray Joins Final Fantasy VII Revelation Cast as Polydroid Shiva

The voice cast for Final Fantasy VII Revelation continues to expand, with another Critical Role veteran stepping into a unique role. During a panel at New York Comic Con, it was announced that Marisha Ray will be joining the project as ‘Polydroid Shiva.’

Unlike the majestic, traditional summon players are accustomed to, this iteration of the ice entity appears to be a digitized, simplified NPC. Fans of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth might recognize the aesthetic—it shares the blocky, simplified design seen in the Fort Condor minigame. According to the reveal, this version of Shiva was commissioned by the Gold Saucer to manage the park’s snowboarding attraction.

A Familiar Dynamic in the Gold Saucer

In a bit of meta-casting that seems to have delighted the panel audience, the clip shared by Square Enix features Polydroid Shiva interacting with Vincent Valentine. Vincent is voiced by Matt Mercer, who is Marisha Ray’s real-life husband. The narrative setup involves the snowboarding mini-game suffering a malfunction, leading to extended dialogue between the two characters as they attempt to resolve the issue. Based on the footage shown at the convention, the two performers bring a distinct, playful chemistry to these exchanges, fitting for the lighthearted nature of the Gold Saucer’s side content.

Why it matters

For players, this casting choice highlights the developers’ commitment to injecting personality into the smaller, peripheral corners of Final Fantasy VII Revelation. By pairing established voice talent with the game’s more whimsical mini-games, Square Enix is clearly aiming to make even the briefest side quests feel integral to the overall experience. The inclusion of the ‘Polydroid’ aesthetic also suggests that the team is leaning into the nostalgic, blocky charm of the original game’s visual identity, blending it with the high-fidelity presentation of the modern remake project.

As Final Fantasy VII Revelation approaches its release, which coincides with the 30th anniversary of the original PlayStation classic, these character reveals provide a clearer picture of how the remake project will handle its final chapter. Players looking for more details on the game’s evolution—including the recasting of Sephiroth and the inclusion of quality-of-life features like free level boosts—should keep an eye on official Square Enix channels as the project nears its launch.