The excitement surrounding a potential Final Fantasy 9 remake has reignited following Square Enix's launch of an official Final Fantasy 9 25th Anniversary website. This Japanese-language site highlights the game's original release date of July 7, 2000, and celebrates its milestone 25th anniversary this year. The website teases fans with a promise of "various projects, including merchandise and collaborations," sparking speculation about a possible remake announcement.
The timing of the website's launch has not gone unnoticed, especially with Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2-focused Direct scheduled for April 2. This has led some fans to speculate that Square Enix might unveil the long-awaited Final Fantasy 9 remake for the Switch 2 at the event.
While the website mentions merchandise and collaborations, the phrase "various projects" has fueled further speculation. Last year, Naoki 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida, the producer of Final Fantasy 14, discussed the potential challenges of remaking Final Fantasy 9. He noted the game's extensive content might necessitate a multi-part release similar to the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy.
In early 2024, Yoshi-P announced Final Fantasy 9-themed bonuses 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 a wind-up Zidane minion available for those who pre-ordered. During PAX East, Yoshi-P hinted at these inclusions, playfully suggesting there was a secret reason behind the heavy Final Fantasy 9 references.
Rumors of a Final Fantasy 9 remake have been circulating since a 2021 Nvidia leak, which included a list of unannounced Square Enix titles. While some games on the list have since been released or announced, 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, though no further updates have surfaced.
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