Final Fantasy 9 25th Anniversary Site Hints at Switch 2 Remake Reveal

The excitement surrounding the potential Final Fantasy 9 remake has been reignited with Square Enix's launch of an official Final Fantasy 9 25th Anniversary website. This site, presented in Japanese, commemorates the game's initial release on July 7, 2000, and highlights the upcoming 25th anniversary celebration. The website teases fans with promises of "various projects, including merchandise and collaborations," sparking speculation about the long-awaited remake.

The timing of the website's launch has not gone unnoticed, especially with Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2-focused Direct scheduled for April 2. Many fans are speculating whether Square Enix might use this platform to announce the Final Fantasy 9 remake for the Switch 2. While the website's mention of merchandise and collaborations might seem innocuous, the phrase "various projects" has fueled further speculation.

Last year, Naoki 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida, the producer of Final Fantasy 14, discussed the potential challenges of remaking Final Fantasy 9. He highlighted the game's vast content, suggesting that a remake might not fit into a single title and could follow a format similar to the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, which is being released as a trilogy.

In early 2024, Yoshi-P announced Final Fantasy 9-themed bonuses for the Collector’s Edition and Digital Collector’s Edition of the Final Fantasy 14 expansion, Dawntrail. These include the Ark summon as a mount and a wind-up Princess Garnet minion, with pre-orders receiving a wind-up Zidane minion. During PAX East, Yoshi-P hinted at the significance of these Final Fantasy 9 references but kept the details under wraps.

Rumors about the Final Fantasy 9 remake have been circulating since a 2021 Nvidia leak that listed several unannounced Square Enix titles, including the Final Fantasy 9 remake and Final Fantasy Tactics. While some games from the leak have since been released or announced, such as the Chrono Cross remaster, Kingdom Hearts 4, and the Final Fantasy 7 remake for PC, the Final Fantasy 9 remake remains unconfirmed. Additionally, reports from June 2021 mentioned a Final Fantasy 9 animated series in development, though no further updates have been provided since then.

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