Square Enix Halts Final Fantasy IX Remake, Shifts Focus to New Final Fantasy Games After VII Trilogy
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Updated · Wccftech · Aug 10
Square Enix Halts Final Fantasy IX Remake, Shifts Focus to New Final Fantasy Games After VII Trilogy
3 articles · Updated · Wccftech · Aug 10
Summary
A long-rumored Final Fantasy IX remake was reportedly far along as a single game before Square Enix halted it, though the work could still be revived later.
Alex Donaldson said the publisher now plans to prioritize new Final Fantasy stories after the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy ends, judging remakes to offer diminishing returns for franchise growth.
Naoki Yoshida had already tried to cool expectations in late July, saying remakes of Final Fantasy VI, VIII and IX would require even more installments than the VII project.
The report follows earlier signs the FF9 project was in trouble nearly a year ago and underscores Square Enix's broader shift away from mining older titles.