Every Final Fantasy 9 Remake Rumor So Far

Summary

Final Fantasy 9 Remake leaks suggest it's in the works, with reliable sources adding credibility to the speculation.
Signs like a YouTube trailer and animated series hint at the likely development of Final Fantasy 9 Remake.
Despite delays and studio switches, Final Fantasy 9 Remake could see a multi-platform release, giving fans hope for the future.

Square Enix has been busy with several Final Fantasy remakes that have enjoyed critical acclaim. Several leaks and rumors suggest that Final Fantasy 9 is the next game to get the remake treatment, though this hasn't been confirmed by Square Enix. Nevertheless, all the signs point in one direction.

Final Fantasy 9 Remake could be considered Square Enix's worst-kept secret, as the internet has been abuzz with leaks and rumors regarding the reportedly upcoming game. News from reliable leakers makes it even more likely that the long-awaited Final Fantasy remake is on the way.

Nvidia GeForce Now Leak Mentions Final Fantasy 9 Remake

In September 2021, someone managed to datamine the GeForce Now service and discovered a list of game names, many of them unreleased and unannounced. Final Fantasy 9 Remake was among the games listed. At first, the list wasn't taken too seriously, but slowly and surely, some of the listed games were released.

From Square Enix, a Chrono Cross remaster and Kingdom Hearts 4 were listed. Sure enough, the Chrono Cross remaster was released in 2022. To the surprise of many, Kingdown Hearts 4 was announced in April 2022. There is no release date for the game yet, but it is suspected that Kingdom Hearts 4 will launch in the latter half of 2025.

Square Enix Hints at Final Fantasy 9 Remake

Square Enix has made some moves that seem to suggest that Final Fantasy 9 Remake is on the way. In 2021, the studio added the Final Fantasy 9 trailer to its YouTube account. The Final Fantasy 9 animated series was also announced, which proves that the game is not forgotten. While none of this is confirmation that a Final Fantasy 9 remake is on the way, it does prove that Square Enix is still invested in FF9.

Final Fantasy 9 Remake Leaks

Midori, a reliable leaker, has given several updates regarding Final Fantasy 9 Remake. According to the leaker, the game has suffered a delay. This is due to Square Enix delegating the remake to an external studio and not being happy with the results. Consequently, the project was moved to another studio, though it's not clear when the switch occurred.

Despite this, the leaker claims the remake is far along in development as of mid-2024. Midori also claims that, unlike prior remakes, Final Fantasy 9 Remake won't be a PlayStation exclusive and will enjoy a multi-platform release. There is a slight chance players may see FF9 at today's Xbox Showcase, as the leaker asserts that Square Enix will have a presence at the event.

Though players should have their hopes too high, today may be the date players finally get a glimpse of the heavily rumored remake. However, it appears that there will still be a long wait for the game to release, and players should not expect it to launch in 2024. If it is anything like the prior remakes, the long wait will be very much worth it.

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Final Fantasy 9

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Released: July 7, 2000

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