Final Fantasy 9 Remake Possibly Canceled

The Final Fantasy 9 remake project may have been shelved, according to a known gaming industry leaker who cited a source familiar with the game. The leaker’s statement came on the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy 9, as Square Enix marked the occasion with a video and various pieces of new merchandise that players can pre-order.

Final Fantasy 9 was first launched on the PlayStation on July 7, 2000, nearly four months after the PS2 hit store shelves in Japan. As the last mainline Final Fantasy title of Sony’s first console, FF9 took the series back to its medieval fantasy roots with its colorful cast of characters like Zidane, Vivi, and Freya, and a tale regarded by fans as one of the franchise’s most memorable. Ahead of Final Fantasy 9‘s 25th anniversary date, Square Enix posted various pieces of artwork by original character designer Toshiyuki Itahana that included the game’s main cast posing at notable locations like the Iifa Tree and Tantalus’ theater stage.

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Though all rumors must be taken with a fine pinch of salt, a credible leaker stated ahead of Final Fantasy 9‘s anniversary date that a remake may not happen after all. According to a ResetEra post by known leaker NateTheHate, the Final Fantasy 9 remake project could be in trouble. NateTheHate said, “As of last check, it remains in development, to my knowledge, but I need to do a fresh check and see what a more current status is — as I did hear a month or so ago that it was in trouble and possibly canceled.” NateTheHate added that it was only one source that claimed the Final Fantasy 9 remake was canned, and said he needed to verify further if the information was correct, or if FF9‘s remake is still being worked on. Although the Final Fantasy 9 remake was first reported in the notorious GeForce Now leak of 2021, no further information about the project has been revealed.

Final Fantasy 9 Remake Could Be In Danger

Credible leaker NateTheHate states the Final Fantasy 9 remake could be canceled.
A source told Nate the project was canned, but further verification was needed.
Final Fantasy 9’s 25th anniversary was marked by a new video and merchandise.
Square Enix has not confirmed any details about a potential Final Fantasy 9 remake.

As of this writing, Square Enix has neither confirmed nor denied the existence of a remake of Final Fantasy 9, so fans should temper expectations accordingly. While Square Enix revealed new merchandise and a short video to commemorate the game’s 25th anniversary, the move drew concerns from Final Fantasy 9 fans over the company potentially missing a chance to reveal a potential remake.

Some products that Final Fantasy 9 fans can pre-order for the 25th anniversary include an art book that delves into the origins of Vivi, one of the most beloved Black Mages in the franchise. Only time will tell if or when Square Enix will break its silence about the Final Fantasy 9 remake.