Official Final Fantasy 9 25th Anniversary Website Set Tongues Wagging on Potential Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Remake Reveal

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Square Enix is officially gearing up to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy 9, originally released on July 7, 2000. The newly launched anniversary website confirms celebratory merchandise, including collaborations with Zoff eyeglasses, a prequel picture book, new plushies, and a commemorative vinyl record featuring a new version of 'Melodies of Life' titled 'Timeless Tale'.

While merchandise is expected, the mention of "various projects" has sent the rumor mill into overdrive. The Final Fantasy 9 remake has been anticipated since appearing in the 2021 Nvidia leak – a list that has proven largely accurate over time. With Final Fantasy 7's remake project well underway, fans are hopeful FF9 is next.

The timing is also fueling speculation, with some fans connecting the website's launch to potential upcoming Nintendo announcements related to the successor of the Switch console. Could Final Fantasy 9 Remake be a launch title or early release for the 'Switch 2'? While purely speculative, it aligns with Square Enix's recent statements about pursuing a more aggressive multiplatform strategy, suggesting that even if revealed alongside Nintendo hardware, PC and other console releases could follow, possibly even simultaneously.

FF14 producer Naoki Yoshida added fuel to the fire previously by including FF9-themed bonuses (like Zidane and Garnet minions) in the Dawntrail expansion's collector's editions, teasing that the reason for the references was "a secret." He also pondered the scale of a remake, questioning if the original game's vast content could fit into a single title, potentially suggesting a multi-part release strategy.

Despite the heightened excitement, it's worth noting that reliable insiders have suggested the remake might not launch in 2025, although it's believed to be in active development alongside a Final Fantasy Tactics remaster (another title from the Nvidia leak). An animated Final Fantasy 9 series was also reported in 2021, but updates have been scarce since.

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Takeaways

• The official 25th Anniversary website launch is the strongest signal yet that Square Enix has significant plans related to Final Fantasy 9 beyond just merchandise.
• While a remake isn't confirmed, the confluence of the anniversary, past leaks, developer teases, and industry rumors makes it a strong possibility.
• Stay tuned for official news from Square Enix, especially around major gaming events or closer to the July 2025 anniversary date.
• If a remake materializes, be prepared for potentially a large-scale project, possibly released in multiple parts, and likely available on multiple platforms based on Square Enix's current strategy.

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