Summary
- Leaker Nate the Hate recently claimed that while the Final Fantasy 9 remake is in development, it won't be released in 2025.
- However, the title could see the light of day in 2026.
- Rumors about a remake of the popular entry in the franchise have continued to pop up since 2023.
A prominent leaker recently claimed that the rumored Final Fantasy 9 remake will not be released until at least 2026. While the existence of the Final Fantasy 9 remake is still unconfirmed by Square Enix, there’s some evidence that the project exists, and fans are eager to discover more information about the title.
Final Fantasy 9 was originally released for the PlayStation in 2000. Unlike the futuristic settings of the previous three games in the franchise, Final Fantasy 9 was deemed as a return to the franchise's roots, and it featured a largely medieval-inspired fantasy setting. The story begins with players stepping into the shoes of Zidane Tribal, a thief who pretends to kidnap Princess Garnet from the Kingdom of Alexandria. The game was a major hit, selling more than 5.5 million copies over the years, and is considered one of the best Final Fantasy games ever made by some fans.
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Now, the prominent leaker Nate the Hate revealed that the Final Fantasy 9 remake is in “active development,” but that the game is not expected to release in 2025. However, the leaker believes that a launch in 2026 may be possible. Rumors of a Final Fantasy 9 remake started in 2023, but Square Enix has yet to officially confirm the existence of the project.
Leaker Indicates That the Final Fantasy 9 Remake Won't Be Ready Until at Least 2026
A few months ago, Final Fantasy 14 producer Naoki Yoshida addressed the Final Fantasy 9 remake rumors after the collab between FF14 and FF9. During an interview, Yoshida reiterated that the collaboration between the two games was not a sign that there was a Final Fantasy 9 remake being developed by Square Enix. However, the producer also acknowledged that some fans really want to play the remake, and wished good luck to any developer who attempted the huge undertaking of bringing it to modern audiences.
While it’s unlikely that the Final Fantasy 9 remake will come out anytime soon, even considering that all the rumors behind its development are actually true, an unofficial project may help gamers to satiate their FF9 fix. A few months ago, the Moguri Mod started its version 9.0. The Moguri Mod is a popular Final Fantasy 9 mod that works as a full overhaul, re-rendering FF9 with upscaled images and also adding new features such as ultra-widescreen support, higher frame rates, antialiasing, and more. This may be a good pick for FF9 fans while they wait for the official announcement of the remake.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 81%
- Released
- July 7, 2000
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Violence, Mild Language
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Publisher(s)
- Square Enix
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Local Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Final Fantasy
WHERE TO PLAY
Zidane and the Tantalus Theater Troupe have kidnapped Princess Garnet, the heir of Alexandria. To their surprise, however, the princess herself yearned to escape the castle. Through a series of unusual circumstances, she and her personal guard, Steiner, fall in with Zidane and set out on an incredible journey.
Meeting unforgettable characters like Vivi and Quina along the way, they learn about themselves, the secrets of the Crystal, and a malevolent force that threatens to destroy their world.
Learn new abilities by equipping items. When fully mastered, these abilities can be used even without equipping items, allowing for nearly endless customization options.
Fill your Trance gauge as you sustain hits in battle. When fully charged, your characters will enter Trance mode, granting them powerful new skills!
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