Final Fantasy 9 Remake Rumors Intensify

Final Fantasy 9 Remake Rumors Intensify

From Game Rant (Written by J Brodie Shirey) on | OpenCritic

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A website celebrating Final Fantasy 9’s 25th anniversary has launched amid rumors of a remake. Final Fantasy 9 was released for the original PlayStation in 2000, and returned the series to a more medieval-like setting following the futuristic feel of Final Fantasy 7 and Final Fantasy 8. Set in the mystical world of Gaia, Final Fantasy 9 follows a group of heroes as they journey to bring peace to a realm divided by war. While it is often overshadowed by the likes of Final Fantasy 7 and Final Fantasy 10, Final Fantasy 9 is still highly regarded by fans for its mature themes, memorable cast, and impressive soundtrack.

Many of these fans have been hoping for a remake of Final Fantasy 9 in the wake of Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s success, and rumors of Square Enix developing exactly that have been spreading for the past few years. Most notably, a Final Fantasy 9 remake was listed in the now-infamous Nvidia GeForce Now data breach of 2021, a leak that has been proven accurate time and time again. However, there is yet to be any official word on a Final Fantasy 9 remake from Square Enix as of...