The Possibility of a Final Fantasy 9 Remake

During a recent presentation live-streamed from PAX East, Final Fantasy 14’s director, Naoki Yoshida, hinted at the possibility of a Final Fantasy 9 remake. This tease came as part of a discussion about the upcoming Dawntrail expansion for Final Fantasy 14, where digital bonuses alluded to the beloved Final Fantasy 9.

Digital Bonuses

One of the digital bonuses mentioned in the presentation was the recreation of FF9’s Ark summon as a mount within FF14. Additionally, there were references to a wind-up Princess Garnet minion, a chocobo brush for the new Pictomancer class, and a wind-up minion for the FF9 character Zidane. These nods to Final Fantasy 9 were met with excitement from the audience, but Yoshida’s enigmatic statement about the reasons behind the references left fans speculating.

While Yoshida’s comments could simply be in reference to a crossover event within Final Fantasy 14, similar to what has been done with Final Fantasy 16, the mention of a Final Fantasy 9 remake sparked renewed rumors. The idea of a new raid featuring elements from Final Fantasy 9, such as a winged castle or a mad queen with clown makeup, has intrigued fans. However, it is essential to approach such speculation with caution.

Rumors about a potential Final Fantasy 9 remake have been circulating for years, with one significant catalyst being a leak from Nvidia three years ago that mentioned the game. Despite this leak and the recent hints from Yoshida, there has been no official confirmation regarding a Final Fantasy 9 remake.

While the hints and references to Final Fantasy 9 in Final Fantasy 14’s upcoming expansion have fueled speculation about a potential remake, fans should temper their expectations until an official announcement is made. The excitement surrounding the possibility of revisiting the world of Final Fantasy 9 is palpable, but only time will tell if these rumors will materialize into reality.