The excitement surrounding the potential remake of Final Fantasy 9 has surged once again following Square Enix's launch of an official 25th Anniversary website dedicated to the beloved game. Originally released on July 7, 2000, Final Fantasy 9 is celebrating its milestone anniversary this year, and the website hints at "various projects, including merchandise and collaborations" to mark the occasion. This vague yet intriguing announcement has fueled speculation among fans that the long-awaited Final Fantasy 9 remake might finally be revealed.
The timing of the website's launch has not gone unnoticed, especially with Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2-focused Direct scheduled for April 2. Many fans are hopeful that Square Enix might use this platform to announce the Final Fantasy 9 remake for the Switch 2. However, it's important to temper expectations, as the website's mention of "various projects" could simply refer to the announced merchandise and collaborations.
Last year, Final Fantasy 14 producer Naoki 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida shed some light on the challenges of remaking Final Fantasy 9. He highlighted the game's extensive content, suggesting that fitting everything into a single title might be unfeasible. Yoshi-P hinted that a remake could follow the model of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, which is being released as a trilogy.
In early 2024, Yoshi-P further teased fans with Final Fantasy 9-themed additions to 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 also receiving a wind-up Zidane minion. During PAX East, Yoshi-P playfully alluded to the abundance of Final Fantasy 9 references, adding to the speculation about a possible remake.
Rumors about a Final Fantasy 9 remake have been circulating since a 2021 Nvidia leak, which listed several unannounced Square Enix titles, including the game. While some titles from the leak have since been released or announced, the Final Fantasy 9 remake and Final Fantasy Tactics remain unconfirmed. Additionally, reports of a Final Fantasy 9 animated series surfaced in June 2021, but no further updates have been provided since.
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