Final Fantasy 9 25th Anniversary Site Sparks Switch 2 Remake Rumors

A wave of excitement has surged through the gaming community following the unveiling of an official Final Fantasy 9 25th Anniversary website by Square Enix. This anniversary site, available exclusively in Japanese, highlights the original game's release date of July 7, 2000, marking a quarter-century milestone this year. The website hints at forthcoming projects, including merchandise and collaborations, teasing fans with the phrase, "We are preparing various projects to commemorate the 25th anniversary, so please look forward to it!"

This seemingly simple announcement has ignited speculation among enthusiasts, fueling anticipation that Square Enix might finally unveil the highly anticipated Final Fantasy 9 remake. Timing plays a crucial role here, as the website's debut coincides with Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2-focused Direct event scheduled for April 2. This has led some fans to speculate whether the remake could be revealed during this event.

While the website primarily mentions merchandise and collaborations, the term "various projects" has sparked significant buzz. Last year, Final Fantasy 14 producer Naoki 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida discussed the challenges of remaking Final Fantasy 9, noting its substantial content and hinting at a potential multi-part structure akin to the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series.

In earlier developments, Yoshi-P introduced Final Fantasy 9-themed additions to the Collector’s Edition of Final Fantasy 14’s Dawntrail expansion, featuring iconic elements like the Ark summon as a mount and collectible minions of Princess Garnet and Zidane. During the PAX East announcement, he playfully teased more hidden surprises related to Final Fantasy 9.

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3 ImagesThe rumor mill surrounding the Final Fantasy 9 remake began swirling after its mention in a 2021 Nvidia leak of upcoming titles. Although confirmed legitimate, the list remains speculative regarding the status of projects like the Final Fantasy 9 remake and Final Fantasy Tactics, which have yet to surface officially. Additionally, a rumored Final Fantasy 9 animated series in development in 2021 has seen no updates since.