Rumors of a Final Fantasy 9 (FF9) remake have been reignited following a cryptic tweet from Square Enix. The excitement among fans is palpable as Square Enix posted an image on Twitter (now known as X) on April 7, featuring the poignant quote, "My memories will be part of the sky…". This line, spoken by the beloved black mage Vivi at the end of FF9, was accompanied by the caption, "If you know, you know," and a crying emoji. While this isn't an official confirmation, the tweet has fueled speculation about an upcoming FF9 remake.

FF9 holds a special place in the hearts of many fans, not only for its timeless appeal but also for its deep emotional connections with characters. The game's creator, Hironobu Sakaguchi, has even declared FF9 as his favorite in the series. Given the successful remake of Final Fantasy 7, and with FF9 celebrating its 25th anniversary, the possibility of a remake seems more plausible than ever.

Naoki Yoshida, the producer of Final Fantasy XIV, added fuel to the fire in a 2024 interview with Video Games. He acknowledged the fan demand for an FF9 remake but highlighted the challenge due to the game's extensive content. Yoshida remarked, "Of course, I do know there are requests for Final Fantasy IX to be made, but when you think about Final Fantasy IX, it’s a game with huge volume. When you think about all of that volume, I wonder if it’s possible to remake that as a single title. It’s a difficult one. It is a tough question."

Further stoking the flames of speculation, Square Enix launched a new website to celebrate FF9's 25th anniversary, hinting at various projects in the works. The site features new Formism Figures of Zidane and Garnet available for pre-order on Square Enix's e-store. The product descriptions mention, "To commemorate the 25th anniversary, the texture of the costume has been reinterpreted and recreated in three dimensions." This has led fans to speculate that these updated character designs could be a preview of what to expect in a potential FF9 remake.

While no official announcement has been made, the combination of Square Enix's latest tweet and the 25th anniversary celebrations provide a strong basis for fans to believe that a Final Fantasy 9 remake might be on the horizon.