Final Fantasy 9 Remake Was ‘Very Far Along’ Before Being Stalled, It’s Claimed
Recent insider claims suggest that Square Enix’s rumored Final Fantasy 9 Remake had progressed significantly before development was halted. According to a ResetEra post by Alex Donaldson (known as APZonerunner from VG247), the remake was being developed as a single game title and had advanced considerably further than previously understood before being placed on hold.
Speculation about a Final Fantasy 9 Remake has circulated for several years, fueled by teases from Square Enix and periodic updates to the official Final Fantasy 9 website. While the publisher has never formally announced the project, these signals have sustained rumors within the gaming community about potential remake plans.
The development status of the project had remained murky, with an earlier insider report suggesting that progress had stalled. Donaldson’s latest claim provides further detail to this narrative, indicating the game had reached a substantially more advanced stage of development before being shelved.
Square Enix has not disclosed the reasons for the apparent pause in the remake’s development. The publisher continues to prioritize other major entries in the Final Fantasy franchise, including ongoing support for Final Fantasy XIV.