Summary
Square Enix has updated the 25th anniversary website forFinal Fantasy 9, adding some new character art and official profiles for four of the game’s main characters. While this may simply be the company’s way of celebrating the title’s auspicious milestone, many longtime fans are convinced that the update signals that aFinal Fantasy 9remake is finally on the way after years of perpetual rumors and speculation.
In late 2021, amassive Nvidia GeForce Now leakrevealed many unannounced games, with the most shocking for many in the community being aFinal Fantasy 9remake. Many have disputed the possibility of the 2000 title’s return any time soon, pointing out that Square Enix is still hard at work on the last game in theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy. However, withFinal Fantasy 9currently celebrating its 25th anniversary, its developer has continued to celebrate in a myriad of ways, from new merchandise to unexpected crossovers. It’s hard to think of a better time to release such a highly anticipated game, and fans are beginning to think that news of a proper remake is finally on the horizon.
Spotted byPush Square, the officialFinal Fantasy 925th anniversary websitewas recently updated with a new ‘Character’ section, which currently features new artwork for Zidane, Vivi, Garnet, and Steiner by the game’s original character designer, Toshiyuki Itahana. Brief biographies of each character are also included, with many game fans pointing out that similar updates like this are usually rolled out shortly before a title is launched. Square Enix plans tocelebrateFinal Fantasy 9’s anniversarythrough July 7, the original PlayStation title’s launch date, on which many believe the company will reveal the rumored remake.
New Character Profiles and Artwork Appear on Final Fantasy 9’s 25th Anniversary Website
In 2024,Final Fantasy 14and16lead producerNaoki Yoshida commented on theFinal Fantasy 9remake, stating that he had no involvement in the project and implying that he did not know such a game was in development. Yoshida also stated that if a remake were being created, it would likely be a massive undertaking, beyond even that of the ongoingFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy.
Those eager for even more new artwork fromFinal Fantasy 9won’t need to wait too long, as theupcomingFinal Fantasy Magic: The Gatheringcollectionof cards includes familiar faces from all mainline titles. Additionally, newFF9merchandise is available for purchase on the game’s anniversary site, including plushies, jewelry, apparel, and figures.
