Final Fantasy has never been a series that was particularly shy about turning its worlds, characters, and stories into things fans could remember long after finishing a game, and that's exactly what's happening with Final Fantasy 9. The franchise has been around for decades now, and Square Enix has continued finding new ways to bring pieces of its older Final Fantasy games back to fans (sometimes through remasters and rereleases, sometimes through merchandise).
Many Final Fantasy 9 fans have been waiting for the remaster/remake treatment. The game has developed a lasting following since its original release, with characters like Zidane, Vivi, Garnet, and Beatrix remaining some of the more recognizable faces from the series. Final Fantasy 9 also has a distinctive visual identity and a world that feels different from many of the more modern entries, which makes it an easy game to revisit when Square Enix wants to create something specifically aimed at longtime fans.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation game director Naoki Hamaguchi explains the choices that Square Enix made concerning the game's physical release.
That is now happening with a new Final Fantasy 9 collectible centered around Beatrix, as Square Enix has opened pre-orders for the Final Fantasy...
