WithFinal Fantasy 9celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025,Square Enix may finally unveil the long-rumored remake. Following the rampant success of theFinal Fantasy 7remake and its sequelRebirth, fans of the wider franchise were quick to request that some of the less mainstream, but still popular, titles receive a similar treatment. While many would appreciate a full-scale reimagining of the divisiveFinal Fantasy 8, the ninth mainline entry is undoubtedly the next most-requested remake.
Square Enixfueled rumors regarding a possible announcement of aFinal Fantasy 9remake by launchinga website dedicated to celebrating the game’s 25th anniversary. At the time of writing, the website simply contains information on the game’s merchandise, including new products made for the upcoming event, but there’s no word on a new game. This hasn’t stopped the community from speculating that a remake could be unveiled in the coming months given how much effort is going into celebratingFinal Fantasy 9’s 25th anniversary.
If There Was Ever A Time For An FF9 Remake, It Would Be Now
Why Not Reveal It Alongside A New Console
VariousFinal Fantasydevelopers, includingFinal Fantasy 14director Naoki Yoshida, have discussed the possibility of remakingFinal Fantasy 9but Square Enix has kept its cards close to its chest. A popular theory among the fan base is thatthe announcement of such a game could come alongside Nintendo’s planned Direct dedicated to the Switch 2. Nintendo and Square Enix have a close partnership with the latter often revealing new games through Nintendo Directs rather than its own channels.
This remains pure speculation until such time as Square Enix actually confirms plans forFinal Fantasy 9remake, butit’s not difficult to see it unveiled during the April 2 Nintendo Direct. The digital event is expected to not only show off the Switch 2’s hardware but will also shed light on some of the games planned to launch with the console. Given the publishers' history and theoverall popularity ofFinal Fantasy 9, it’s easy to see how such a partnership could happen.
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A Final Fantasy 9 Remake Is Long Overdue
It Might Be The Best Game In The Series
I’ve played through nearly everyFinal Fantasygame andI’ll happily go out to bat forFinal Fantasy 9being the best of the series. It’s story may be largely uncomplicated but it’s told well, populated withplenty of iconic charactersand deep moments that tug on the heartstrings;I’ll never forget Viviruminating on the nature of death and what it means to be alive. I hope we do finally see an announcement regarding a remake so new generations have a chance to experienceFF9with a fresh coat of paint.
