By More than just a dream
Things have been relatively quiet on the long-anticipated Final Fantasy 9 remake recently, but an update on the official 25th anniversary website has fans buzzing once more.
This website was launched at the end of March to celebrate 25 years of the iconic PS1 RPG. At that time, Square Enix hinted at “numerous announcements,” with festivities slated to go on until July 7 — the original Japanese release date in 2000.
Currently, the site features a specific ‘Character’ section that, as of now, showcases four central protagonists: Zidane, Vivi, Garnet, and Steiner. Each character is presented with a brief biography and new illustrations by seasoned character designer Toshiyuki Itahana.
In general, introductions like this are typically featured on official sites prior to a project’s launch, thus rekindling optimism surrounding this rumored Final Fantasy 9 remake. It’s noteworthy that these biographies do not reveal any story details from the game — they are clearly crafted for a broader audience.
For the time being, the anticipation lingers — yet this entire commemoration is increasingly feeling… intentional. Do you envision all of this leading to a grand remake announcement? Go ahead and rescue a princess in the comments below.
[source jp.finalfantasy.com, via automaton-media.com]
Robert (or Rob if you’re feeling informal) serves as an assistant editor at Push Square and has been a PlayStation enthusiast since the 90s, when Tekken 2 opened his eyes to the fantastic realm of video games. He takes his fighting games seriously, but RPGs hold his heart. The Witcher, Persona, Dragon Quest, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, Trails, Tales — he’s explored them all. Perhaps a bit too much, some would say.