It looks like 2025 is going to be a huge year for the beloved Final Fantasy 9. Rumors of a remake have been making the rounds for years now, with nothing coming out of them aside from some remasters. However, Square Enix has dropped some major hints that something is happening with the franchise, alongside other rumors that might reveal this remake’s name.
Square Enix just revealed a new website for the PS1 classic, something they only do when a major project is coming. While game publishers do love anniversaries for their beloved games, seeing the company reveal new art and tease other projects has fans thinking something else might be happening.
This post from the Gaming Leaks and Rumors subreddit has also pointed out how the rumored Final Fantasy 9 remake might have a name. One user claimed that they worked for a company where they saw the title “Final Fantasy 9: Timeless Tale.” While commentators said this could be that long-rumored animated series, the user said it wouldn’t make sense based on what they’ve seen.
Had that been the last thing we saw regarding this rumor, it would have been easy to just ignore the post as bait. Now that Square Enix is actively posting about Final Fantasy 9, it’s clear that something big is planned for the beloved JRPG. Everyone’s hoping for a remake that will stay faithful to the original game and expand on roles for other side characters, but we’ll have to wait and see.
Square Enix hasn’t been shy about more remakes, especially with the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy being a huge success. The company has also rereleased a ton of their older titles for current consoles, a tactic that’s not going to stop anytime soon. It will be interesting to see if this is going to be another AAA remake in the same vein as FF7 or something else entirely.
As fans wait for news on this potential Final Fantasy 9 remake, they can pick up the remaster right now on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile.
