FF9 Remake Leaks & Rumors: A Complete Timeline
There have been rumors circulating about a remake of Final Fantasy IX, yet there is still no concrete evidence regarding its existence. Square Enix has yet to officially announce the game, and its existence would seem extremely unlikely, were it not for one incredibly credible leak. The idea of the FF9 Remake being real could go back to an announcement that happened before the infamous leak, though fans didn't realize it at the time.
FF9 is one of the most popular entries in the series, with fans praising its return to a fantasy setting, following the more high-tech FF7 and FF8. The visuals in the game were stunning for the PS1 era, and its epic scope and memorable characters have kept fans hooked for decades. The people who have yet to experience FF9 can easily do so, as it's available on all modern consoles, PC, and mobile devices, with some added QoL features that iron out some of the more outdated aspects of its gameplay.
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Square Enix might seem like it has its hands full with the next entry in the FF7 Remake series on PS4/PS5, new content for FFXIV, a new entry in the Kingdom Hearts series, and a ton of remasters/remakes for its older properties, including Front Mission and Live a Live. The company is so big that it could easily obfuscate the fact that it's working on a remake of FF9. There have been hints dropping about FF9 Remake over the past year, and the time might have arrived for the return of the Tantalus Theater Troupe.
The announcement of the FF9 animated series isn't the reason why people think a remake is on the way, but it does give the game a reason to exist, especially if FF9 is being remade before FF8. It was revealed in June 2021
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