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A prominent leaker recently claimed that the rumoredFinal Fantasy 9remake will not be released until at least 2026. While the existence of theFinal Fantasy 9remake is still unconfirmed by Square Enix, there’s some evidence that the project exists, and fans are eager to discover more information about the title.
Final Fantasy 9was originally released for the PlayStation in 2000. Unlike the futuristic settings of the previous three games in the franchise,Final Fantasy 9was deemed as a return to the franchise’s roots, and it featured a largely medieval-inspired fantasy setting. The story begins with players stepping into the shoes of Zidane Tribal, a thief who pretends to kidnap Princess Garnet from the Kingdom of Alexandria. The game was a major hit, selling more than 5.5 million copies over the years, and is considered one of thebestFinal Fantasygamesever made by some fans.
Now, the prominent leaker Nate the Hate revealed that theFinal Fantasy 9remake is in “active development,” but that the game is not expected to release in 2025. However, the leaker believes that a launch in 2026 may be possible.Rumors of aFinal Fantasy 9remakestarted in 2023, but Square Enix has yet to officially confirm the existence of the project.
Leaker Indicates That the Final Fantasy 9 Remake Won’t Be Ready Until at Least 2026
A few months ago,Final Fantasy 14producerNaoki Yoshida addressed theFinal Fantasy 9remake rumorsafter the collab betweenFF14andFF9. During an interview, Yoshida reiterated that the collaboration between the two games was not a sign that there was aFinal Fantasy 9remake being developed by Square Enix. However, the producer also acknowledged that some fans really want to play the remake, and wished good luck to any developer who attempted the huge undertaking of bringing it to modern audiences.
While it’s unlikely that theFinal Fantasy 9remake will come out anytime soon, even considering that all the rumors behind its development are actually true, an unofficial project may help gamers to satiate theirFF9fix. A few months ago, theMoguri Mod started its version 9.0. The Moguri Mod is a popularFinal Fantasy 9mod that works as a full overhaul, re-renderingFF9with upscaled images and also adding new features such as ultra-widescreen support, higher frame rates, antialiasing, and more. This may be a good pick forFF9fans while they wait for the official announcement of the remake.
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Zidane and the Tantalus Theater Troupe have kidnapped Princess Garnet, the heir of Alexandria. To their surprise, however, the princess herself yearned to escape the castle. Through a series of unusual circumstances, she and her personal guard, Steiner, fall in with Zidane and set out on an incredible journey.Meeting unforgettable characters like Vivi and Quina along the way, they learn about themselves, the secrets of the Crystal, and a malevolent force that threatens to destroy their world.Learn new abilities by equipping items. When fully mastered, these abilities can be used even without equipping items, allowing for nearly endless customization options.Fill your Trance gauge as you sustain hits in battle. When fully charged, your characters will enter Trance mode, granting them powerful new skills!Never let items go to waste. Combine two items or pieces of equipment together and make better, stronger items!
