Summary
Fans noticed an unofficial Epic Games Store database contained a reference to the rumored upcoming remake of the classic JRPG,Final Fantasy 9. Since its release in 2000,Final Fantasy 9has cultivated a devoted fanbase through its fantastical world-building and engaging characters, with the title widely renowned as a respectable sendoff for the original PlayStation. Veterans of the franchise have long hoped developer Square Enix might one day return toFinal Fantasy 9, and if recent leaks are anything to go by, there’s a good chance they might just get their wish.
Rumors of aFinal Fantasy 9remake have been circulating among the online community for quite some time now, starting all the way back in 2021 when dataminers looked into Nvidia’s GeForce Now service and discovered thetimelessFinal Fantasyclassicin a list of unannounced video games. Notably, several other rumored titles on the list were subsequently announced or released, further bolstering the leak’s authenticity. Since then, trusted leaker Midori has posted several updates regarding the rumoredFinal Fantasy 9remake’s ongoing development, with the insider stating that the remake is working with a relatively smaller budget than previous majorFinal Fantasytitles but will also debut on multiple platforms.
While Square Enix hasn’t officially confirmed development, another recent leak from an Epic Games Store database further lent credence to therumors of aFinal Fantasy 9remake. Similar to the GeForce Now leak, users of theonline forum Famiboardsshared a list of unannounced games from EpicDB that allegedly contained references toFinal Fantasy 9’s upcoming remake, which was placed under the project codename of “Momo.”
Final Fantasy 9 Remake Listing Sighted in Epic Games Store Database
The listing itself is notably linked to the “Early-Purchase Bonus Tetra Master Starter Pack” and “Pre Order Bonus Thief’s Knives.” Tetra Master will likely sound familiar to longtime fans ofFinal Fantasy 9, as it was the name of a prevalent card minigame from the 2000 classic. The Thief’s Knives bonus might also be of interest, consideringFinal Fantasy 9’s protagonist Zidane Tribalis both an actor and a thief who can use either daggers or thief swords as his main armament. There is additionally a listing for a “Cuisine Set,” which some fans believed might be related to the title’s resident gourmet companion Quina Quen.
At the time of writing, Square Enix has yet to officially announce theFinal Fantasy 9remake, much less reveal a concrete release date. Recently, Midori claimed theFinal Fantasy 9remake was delayedafter Square Enix transferred the project to another developer after it was dissatisfied with the work done by an unnamed external studio. However, it remains unclear when this transfer occurred, and it could have happened quite some time ago, meaning development for theFinal Fantasy 9remake might be further along than expected.
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