The rumors surrounding a potential remake of Final Fantasy 9 have been circulating for years, with fans eagerly awaiting any official confirmation from Square Enix. However, Naoki Yoshida, the producer and director of Final Fantasy 14, has once again addressed the speculation, providing clarity on the situation.
In a recent interview at Gamescom, Yoshida reiterated that Creative Business Unit 3, the studio behind Final Fantasy 14 and 16, is not involved in the development of a Final Fantasy 9 remake. This statement comes despite the studio’s previous collaborations with Final Fantasy 9, including a crossover event in FF14’s Dawntrail Expansion.
Yoshida acknowledged the dedicated fan base of Final Fantasy 9 and conceded that a remake would be a monumental task due to the game’s complexity and scope. He expressed his well-wishes to any hypothetical team that might take on the challenge, wishing them “the best of luck” in such an endeavor.
This is not the first time Yoshida has denied involvement in a Final Fantasy 9 remake project. He has previously stated that a remake would be a massive undertaking, potentially rivaling or even surpassing the scale of Square Enix’s ongoing Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy.
Despite Yoshida’s repeated denials, speculation about a Final Fantasy 9 remake continues to circulate, fueled by recent datamining and leaks from the Epic Games Store. However, these rumors remain unsubstantiated, and there has been no official confirmation from Square Enix.
For now, the prospect of a Final Fantasy 9 remake remains a topic of debate among fans, rather than a concrete reality. Yoshida’s team is currently focused on supporting Final Fantasy 14 and preparing Final Fantasy 16 for its PC release.
