Despite hopes for a Final Fantasy IX remake having seemingly fizzled during the recent Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, Square Enix is fueling fresh excitement with an enigmatic social media post that might hint at the beloved JRPG’s return.
A Mysterious Twitter Tease
In a recent tweet, Square Enix quoted a line from Final Fantasy IX—“My memories will be part of the sky”—while writing, “If you know, you know” paired with a crying emoji. This cryptic callback to the game’s emotional finale has fans reeling, as many interpret it as a nudge that something is in the works—possibly the rumored remake everyone’s been clamoring for.
FFIX Remake Rumors
Talk of a potential Final Fantasy IX remake has circulated for years, bolstered by Square Enix’s awareness that the fan community is desperate for it. Producer Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida (of FF14 and FF16 fame) has acknowledged the demand, though he’s admitted doubts about fitting the entire narrative into a single package. Still, given the success of Final Fantasy VII Remake—which spans multiple parts—a segmented approach might well be feasible.
Speculation rose even higher last month when Square Enix launched an official 25th anniversary site for Final Fantasy IX, hinting at “various projects” to come. So, when the game didn’t appear during the Switch 2 Direct (and Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster was revealed instead), many fans felt their hopes dashed—only for Square Enix to now post this ambiguous snippet.
Hope Springs Eternal
Fans are buzzing with excitement and frustration in equal measure. Some see the tweet merely as a nod to the game’s tearjerker ending, while others believe it’s a sly tease for an upcoming remake announcement. Whatever Square Enix’s intention, the reaction on social media has been decidedly fervent:
- “Please announce it, Square. I’m begging on my hands and knees,” one user pleads.
- “Leaving this summoning circle here. I FEEL IT’S HAPPENING SOON,” another writes, determined to manifest the remake.
Even YouTube Gaming got in on the hype, replying with an emphatic “PRETTY PLEASEEE”.
Watch This Space
No official statements confirm a Final Fantasy IX remake is in development, but with the Japanese anniversary date of Final Fantasy IX landing on July 7, fans remain hopeful for a potential reveal. After all, Square Enix knows how passionate FFIX loyalists are—and this nostalgic tweet has certainly stirred the pot once more.
Until we get a definitive announcement, it’s all speculation—but in true Final Fantasy fashion, the possibility alone is more than enough to keep the community glued to every clue Square Enix drops. Let’s see if these cryptic hints indeed lead to an epic return to Gaia.
