Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida recently revealed that the upcoming expansion will feature many references to Final Fantasy 9, but the reason behind it is being kept secret.
During the announcement at PAX East, Yoshida teased fans with the mysterious connection to Final Fantasy 9 while also revealing some pre-order and digital bonuses for the expansion, titled Dawntrail.
Rumors of a Final Fantasy 9 remake have been circulating since 2021, when it was listed in a leaked database for GeForce Now. Other Square Enix games mentioned in the leak, such as Final Fantasy 7 Remake for PC, Chrono Cross remaster, and Kingdom Hearts 4, have since been confirmed.
Although an official announcement for a Final Fantasy 9 remake has not yet been made, reports from reputable sources like Giant Bomb and Gematsu suggest that the project is indeed in development.
Originally released in 2000 for the PlayStation, Final Fantasy 9 was directed by Hiroyuki Ito, who also worked on Final Fantasy 12. The game has been re-released multiple times over the years, on platforms like PS3, PSP, PS Vita, mobile, PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Excitement is building among fans as they speculate about the connection between Final Fantasy 14′s expansion and the beloved Final Fantasy 9. Stay tuned for more updates as the mystery unfolds!
