A remake of FINAL FANTASY IX, a ninth installment of the RPG franchise that Square Enix launched for the original PlayStation in July 2000 when it still operated under the Squaresoft name, is currently in the works for multiple platforms, and not only that, its development is said to be “very far along,” suggesting a sooner-than-expected announcement or release, according to new rumors shared online. Square Enix will reportedly be showing off some games during Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox Games Showcase, which is scheduled for Sunday, June 9, but it’s unclear whether FFIX REMAKE is one of these titles.
The leaker reported:
- “The Final Fantasy IX remake is still in development. It is a title that was not cancelled in the restructure of SQEX during this fiscal year.”
- “…the title was originally outsourced to another developer. But SQEX was not satisfied and development shifted.”
- “Development of this title is now very far along. But I do not have any firm information on the scope of this title or a firm release period right now.”
- “This title could release before the end of this fiscal year, but I am not certain right now.”
- “There are plans for new information on some SQEX titles at the Xbox Showcase. I don’t know if this title will be at the showcase.”
As for what the remake might look like:
It was similar in style to Trials of Mana in many different ways for a period of time.
— みどり (@MbKKssTBhz5) June 4, 2024
It is a remake that is a little higher than a Mana remake. It is not HD-2D style but it’s also not FF7R style.
A trailer for the remastered version of the game, featuring Melodies of Life:
Game description:
The Tantalus Theatre Troupe visits the Kingdom of Alexandria to help celebrate Princess Garnet’s birthday. However, the troupe is actually a group of thieves and their real intension is to kidnap the princess! Meanwhile, a young black mage called Vivi arrives to watch their performance but is at a loss when he realises that he only has a forged ticket…
In a picture book-like world of fantasy, Zidane the thief, Princess Garnet and Vivi get tangled up in an emotional and magnificent crystal adventure!