Square Enix Teases FF9 Remake in Latest Tweet

The buzz around a potential Final Fantasy 9 (FF9) Remake is heating up, thanks to a recent tease from Square Enix. Dive into the details of Square Enix's cryptic tweet and explore the hints scattered across FF9's 25th anniversary website.

Final Fantasy 9 Remake May Get Announced Soon

Square Enix Teases Final Fantasy 9 Remake

Square Enix has sparked excitement among fans with a tweet that hints at a new project for Final Fantasy 9. On April 7, they shared an image on Twitter (X) featuring the poignant quote "My memories will be part of the sky…" This line, famously spoken by the beloved black mage Vivi at the end of FF9, was accompanied by the caption "If you know, you know," punctuated with a crying emoji. While not an official confirmation, this post has fueled speculation about a possible FF9 remake.

The call for a FF9 remake has been loud and clear from the fanbase, given the game's enduring popularity and emotional resonance. Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of Final Fantasy, has even named FF9 as his favorite in the series. Following the success of the Final Fantasy 7 remake series, and with FF9's 25th anniversary on the horizon, the timing seems ripe for a remake.

In a 2024 interview with Video Games, Final Fantasy XIV producer Naoki Yoshida discussed the challenges of remaking FF9. He noted, "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

To celebrate FF9's 25th anniversary, Square Enix launched a dedicated website, hinting at various projects in the works. This has naturally led to speculation about a potential remake. A deeper look into the site reveals new Formism Figures of Zidane and Garnet available for pre-order on Square Enix’s e-store. The product descriptions are particularly intriguing, stating, "To commemorate the 25th anniversary, the texture of the costume has been reinterpreted and recreated in three dimensions." This suggests a modernized take on the characters, possibly hinting at their appearance in a rumored FF9 Remake.

While no official announcement has been made, Square Enix’s latest tweet and the developments on FF9's 25th anniversary website give fans ample reason to believe that a remake might be on the horizon.