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Square Enix has launched a website celebrating the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy IX, and has special merchandise planned to commemorate the occasion.

For starters, Square Enix is selling the Final Fantasy IX Picture Book: Vivi, Grandpa, and the Day of Departure for 1,320 yen or approximately $9 USD, which is set to release on July 2. There are also several goods to order, such as figures, necklaces, and plushies, as well as the 25th Anniversary vinyl called Timeless Tales.

Square Enix is collaborating with the eyewear brand Zoff to create a special pair of glasses, and there will be some sort of "commemorative lottery" in July, with details being revealed at a later date.

The anniversary celebration has also renewed rumors of a Final Fantasy IX remake, as it was part of a Nvidia GeForce leak back in 2021. The leak also contained titles that would eventually be confirmed, including Final Fantasy VII Remake's PC version and Kingdom Hearts 4. In 2023, Gematsu also reported that a remake of Final Fantasy IX was indeed in the works other at Square Enix.

Final Fantasy IX was first released for the original PlayStation in July 2000 for Japan and November for North America. In GameSpot's Final Fantasy IX review, we said, "After the aesthetically revolutionary Final Fantasy VII and the dramatic maturity of Final Fantasy VIII, the complacent Final Fantasy IX may seem like somewhat of a throwback."