Square Enix Continues to Celebrate Final Fantasy IX’s 25th Anniversary with New Art

Square Enix Continues to Celebrate Final Fantasy IX’s 25th Anniversary with New Art

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Final Fantasy IX has had a lot of buzz lately, as the classic role-playing game celebrated its 25th anniversary on July 7th. The celebration hasn’t ended, as Square Enix has shared new artwork of the game.

The artwork, which showcases Zidane and Vivi, has appeared on the cover of Famitsu magazine in Japan. The image, courtesy of @Genki_JPN, showcases the two heroes in a nighttime scene backlit by a glowing moon. This latest issue of Famitsu features an 18-page article on Final Fantasy IX. Character designer Toshiyuki Itahana and composer Nobuo Uematsu contribute interviews to the article, TwistedVoxel reports.

Final Fantasy IX 25th anniversary artwork

While the 25th anniversary of the beloved fantasy game is cause for celebration in and of itself, there is another reason why fans are excited. Talk around a rumored remake of Final Fantasy IX has built to a fever pitch. Rumors around a remake have swirled since a reported leak in 2021. But the increased attention from the anniversary has helped bolster them.

Earlier this year, Square Enix shared a number of new products coming out to celebrate the anniversary in Japan. These include figures of Zidane and Garnet, music records, a picture book, and...