As gamers eagerly anticipate the arrival of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, enthusiasts of the beloved JRPG franchise are now turning their attention to another potential remake, following the launch of a dedicated new site by Square Enix.
The website serves as a celebration of Final Fantasy 9’s upcoming 25th anniversary, and hints at “various projects” in development—news that has fans eagerly speculating about the possibility of a remake for one of the top Final Fantasy titles. While the details surrounding these initiatives remain vague, Square Enix has mentioned that they will encompass a range of “merchandise and collaborations.”
Given the history of collaborations among the studio’s franchises, it’s realistic to anticipate that features referencing Final Fantasy 9 might appear in other fan-favorite games, like the MMO Final Fantasy 14, in the form of limited-time events. While cosmetics and mounts can certainly be entertaining, the community is now buzzing about the potential for a comprehensive remake to be counted among the “various projects” being teased to coincide with the anniversary.
Final Fantasy IX added a 25th Anniversary website!?!!? The website says (translated by me) “FF9 will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary on July 7th, 2025! From goods to collaborations, we are preparing various projects, so please look forward to it!” HELLO!?!?? March 31, 2025
Twitter user @cantworkitout
A post showcasing the new Final Fantasy 9 site reflects this sentiment, as several fans speculate that Square Enix may be waiting for Nintendo to release additional information about the Switch 2 before announcing a remake. “When they say ‘we’re preparing various projects,’ yeah, Final Fantasy IX Remake is just confirmed at this point, it’s just a matter of when,” remarked one user. “Switch 2 Direct maybe?”
Another user concurred, suggesting that any delay in announcing a remake could be attributed to developers aiming “for it to be a Switch 2 launch title.” While the existence of a remastered version of the beloved Final Fantasy 9 remains uncertain at this moment, fans—including myself—are holding on to hope for its release, especially considering previous speculations.
Just two years back, rumors surrounding a potential remake gained traction after Jeff Grubb from Giant Bomb stated in a podcast that he had “heard very recently, once again, Final Fantasy 9 remake is real, that is real and happening.” The following year, the Epic Games Store database sparked renewed interest after it included obscure listings that may have hinted at a Final Fantasy 9 remake, leaving room for optimism—at least for now.
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