Rumors about a Final Fantasy 9 remake are swirling once again, fueled by Square Enix's latest tweet. Dive into the details of Square Enix's tease and explore the hints pointing to a potential remake of Final Fantasy 9 on its dedicated 25th anniversary website.
Final Fantasy 9 Remake May Get Announced Soon
Square Enix Teases Final Fantasy 9 Remake
Fans were thrilled by Square Enix's recent tweet, which seems to hint at an upcoming project for Final Fantasy 9 (FF9). On April 7, Square Enix posted an image on Twitter (X) featuring the quote "My memories will be part of the sky…"
This poignant quote is from one of FF9's most beloved characters, the black mage Vivi, spoken at the game's conclusion. Accompanying the image, the tweet's caption read "If you know, you know," followed by a crying emoji. While not a definitive confirmation or official announcement, this tweet has ignited speculation among fans about a possible FF9 remake.
A remake of FF9 has been a long-standing request from fans, cherished for its timeless charm and the deep emotional bonds formed with its characters. Notably, Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi has expressed that FF9 is his favorite in the series. Following the successful remakes of Final Fantasy 7, and considering FF9's enduring popularity and its upcoming 25th anniversary, many believe a remake could be on the horizon.
Naoki Yoshida, the producer of Final Fantasy XIV, has previously touched on the concept of an FF9 remake in a 2024 interview with Video Games. He remarked, "Of course, I do know there are requests for Final Fantasy IX to be made, but when you think about Final Fantasy IX, it’s a game with huge volume. When you think about all of that volume, I wonder if it’s possible to remake that as a single title. It’s a difficult one. It is a tough question."
Final Fantasy 9’s 25th Anniversary Website Features New 3D Figures
Square Enix has launched a new website to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FF9, announcing various projects to honor the milestone. This announcement alone sparked rumors of a potential remake. Delving deeper, fans discovered something intriguing about the figures available on the site.
New Formism Figures of Zidane and Garnet are now available for pre-order on Square Enix's e-store. What caught everyone's attention were the product descriptions, which state, "To commemorate the 25th anniversary, the texture of the costume has been reinterpreted and recreated in three dimensions." This modernized and altered depiction of the characters has led many to speculate that this could be a preview of their appearance in a rumored FF9 remake.
Despite the swirling speculations, no official announcement has been made yet. However, with Square Enix's latest tweet and the upcoming 25th anniversary celebration for FF9, fans have ample reason to believe that a remake might indeed be in development.
