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Square Enix Celebrates Final Fantasy 9 25th Anniversary With A New Video And a Fan Art Project — But All Everyone Wants Is A Remake Tease

JAPAN, JUL 7 – Square Enix celebrates Final Fantasy IX's 25th anniversary with a fan art project amid ongoing remake rumors sparked by a 2021 Nvidia leak involving eight Square Enix titles.

  • Recent claims by insider NateTheHate suggest the Final Fantasy IX remake may have been canceled, but he has not verified its current development status.
  • The 2021 Nvidia leak revealed unannounced projects, including the Final Fantasy IX remake, which has been rumoured since then and was recently fueled by anniversary celebrations.
  • Data shows seven of eight leaked titles confirmed, but the Final Fantasy IX remake remains unconfirmed with development status still unclear.
  • Fans expressed disappointment over lack of remake announcement, launching a fan art project with submissions open until October.
  • Square Enix's strategy to prioritize select titles suggests the Final Fantasy IX remake may be sidelined, with insiders still needing to verify its current development status.
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It is an anniversary on which we could not pass: today, one of the flagship episodes of the Final Fantasy saga, exactly the ninth, celebrates its anniversary. Indeed, 25 years separate us from the release of the original opus that had been released on PlayStation 1. An event in itself for one of the most emblematic titles, both in its screenplay and in its unforgettable characters. Final Fantasy IX will have marked a generation of players – just…

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Gamespot broke the news in United States on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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