FF14 Collab: No Remake for FF9, Director Affirms

Final Fantasy XIV's director, Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P), recently addressed speculation linking the recent FFXIV collaboration event with a potential Final Fantasy IX remake. The collaboration, featuring nods to the beloved 1999 RPG, fueled fan theories suggesting it foreshadowed a remake announcement.

Yoshida definitively dispelled these rumors, clarifying the collaboration's independent nature. He explained that FFXIV's core concept is to serve as a "theme park" for the Final Fantasy franchise, and incorporating FFIX was a natural fit within this framework. The timing, he stressed, was unrelated to any potential remake project. He stated that the decision to include FFIX elements in the FFXIV collaboration was purely driven by the team's love for the game, not a strategic marketing move tied to a remake.

Yoshida acknowledged the extensive scope of FFIX, stating its sheer size presents a significant undertaking for a remake. He highlighted the team's enthusiasm for FFIX, explaining that the collaboration allowed them to pay homage to the game while avoiding a lengthy wait for a hypothetical remake project. This sentiment resonated with fans who appreciated the FFIX references within FFXIV: Dawntrail.

While the interview dashed immediate remake hopes, Yoshida concluded by expressing his support for any team undertaking an FFIX remake, offering a hint of future possibility.

In short, the FFXIV collaboration event is not a harbinger of an FFIX remake. Fans eager for a remake will need to remain patient, finding solace in the existing FFXIV references for now.