The buzz around a potential Final Fantasy 9 remake has intensified following Square Enix's launch of an official Final Fantasy 9 25th Anniversary website. The site, in Japanese, commemorates the game's release on July 7, 2000, and its upcoming 25th anniversary. It teases fans with promises of "various projects," including merchandise and collaborations, sparking speculation about the long-awaited remake.
The timing of the website's launch has not gone unnoticed, especially with Nintendo's Switch 2-focused Direct scheduled for April 2. Many fans are hopeful that Square Enix might unveil the Final Fantasy 9 remake for the Switch 2 during this event. While the website's mention of "various projects" could mean anything, it has certainly fueled excitement and rumors.
Last year, Naoki 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida, the producer of Final Fantasy 14, discussed the challenges of remaking Final Fantasy 9. He highlighted the game's extensive content, suggesting that a remake might not fit into a single title, similar to the approach taken with the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, which is being released as a trilogy.
In 2024, Yoshi-P further fueled speculation by announcing Final Fantasy 9-themed extras for the Collector’s Edition and Digital Collector’s Edition of the Final Fantasy 14 expansion, Dawntrail. These include the Ark summon as a mount and a wind-up Princess Garnet minion, with pre-orders receiving a wind-up Zidane minion. During PAX East, Yoshi-P teased the abundance of Final Fantasy 9 references, hinting at a "secret" reason behind them.
Rumors of a Final Fantasy 9 remake have been circulating since a 2021 Nvidia leak that listed several unannounced Square Enix titles, including the Final Fantasy 9 remake. While some games from the leak have since been announced or released, the Final Fantasy 9 remake and Final Fantasy Tactics remain unconfirmed. Additionally, a Final Fantasy 9 animated series was reported to be in development in June 2021, but no updates have been provided since.
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