TheFinal Fantasy 9remake is allegedly still in the works, according to new information revealed by a reliable industry insider.Rumors of anFF9remakehave been circulating for years, but nothing concrete has materialized from Square Enix as of yet. While everyone has their differing opinions as towhichFinal Fantasygame deserves a remakefirst,FF9appears to be a popular choice, owing to its memorable characters, and evocative story. It’s even spawneda fan remake project or two- but apparently, Square Enix is still working on its own take.
According to a Tweet byNate The Hate, aFinal Fantasy 9remake is still “in active development” as of February 2025. This corroborates ongoing rumors surrounding anFF9remake, appearing to confirm, despite Square’s recent silence, that something of the sort is still in the works. As a rumor mill, Nate has a pretty good track record; he most recently predicted theSwitch 2’s reveal on January 16, which turned out to be true.
Final Fantasy 9 Remake Allegedly Still In Development, Sources Say
FF9 Remake Could Be Out In 2026
We don’t know a whole lot beyond the manyrumors of anFF9remake, which last popped up in June 2024. This update seemed to affirm that Square itself was still working on theFF9remake, despite rumors that it had outsourced the project, or canceled it amid a spate of scrapped projects after games likeFF7 Rebirthfell short of sales expectations. Nate The Hate’s latest update holds that nothing’s changed - Square is still working onFF9, allegedly.
After FF7 Rebirth, One Final Fantasy Game Is The Perfect Way To Wait For FF7 Remake Part 3
If FF7 Rebirth was your first Final Fantasy, there’s an easy choice for your next foray into the franchise that’ll ease the wait for Remake Part 3.
But it could be a while until we get our hands on it. Nate says thatanFF9remake isn’t expected to be released this year. If his report is true, it sounds like Square has no idea as to when theFF9remake might be ready for launch. There may be some hope for a 2026 release, but nothing is guaranteed.
A Final Fantasy Tactics Remake Might Also Be Coming In The Future
FF Tactics Might Need A Remake More Than FF9
It’s enough to know that anFF9remake is coming, even if it is far in the future. But perhaps more excitingly,Nate The Hate also claims that there’s aFinal Fantasy Tacticsremake in the works, too. This has also been rumored for quite some time, and is arguablyFF9is one of my favorites in the series, but I’d rather seeTacticsremade (or at least remastered) first for one simple reason: it’s not available on most modern platforms.
If I wanted to, I could purchase and playFF9on PS5, PC, Switch, or even Xbox today. But if I wanted to playTactics, I could only download it on my smartphone, and that’s far from ideal. I’d love to be able to play an HD version on the big screen, or even take it on the go with a Switch or Steam Deck-compatible version. Still, I’d be just as thrilled for aFinal Fantasy 9remake, especially if it preserved the original turn-based combat - it’s just a matter of what Square Enix decides to put out first.
