Square Enix Reportedly Halted a Nearly Finished Final Fantasy IX Remake and Has Now Pivoted Away from Mining Its Past
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Key Points:
- Naoki "Yoshi-P" Yoshida hinted that potential Final Fantasy VI, VIII, and IX remakes would require more installments than the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy, fueling fan expectations.
- According to Alex Donaldson from VG247 and RPGSite, the Final Fantasy IX remake was very far along but was eventually halted, with the project currently stalled and not moving forward.
- Square Enix plans to focus on developing new Final Fantasy games after completing the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, shifting away from remakes due to diminishing returns.
- Despite the halt, work on the Final Fantasy IX remake remains and could be revisited in the future, but the company's development priorities may continue to change.
- The rumor is rated 80% probable, based on strong evidence from industry insiders and Yoshida's comments, though nothing is confirmed and plans may evolve.
