History of Final Fantasy IX in Timeline
Final Fantasy IX follows Zidane Tribal, a thief who initially kidnaps Princess Garnet of Alexandria. Their journey evolves as they uncover the warmongering Queen Brahne's scheme to conquer Gaia. Zidane, Garnet, and a diverse group of allies band together to stop Brahne's aggression and ultimately confront a greater existential threat to their world. The narrative explores themes of war, identity, and the meaning of life, with a return to the series' more traditional fantasy roots. The game involves navigating diverse environments, battling enemies, and developing characters.
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July 1998: Early Planning Begins
In July 1998, Square began early planning for Final Fantasy IX before completing development on Final Fantasy VIII. The game was developed in Hawaii as a compromise for developers residing in the United States. Sakaguchi envisioned the game as a 'reflection' on the older games in the series.
1999: Confirmation of Title
By late 1999, Square confirmed that the game would indeed be titled Final Fantasy IX.
March 6, 2000: Coca-Cola Commercials
Starting on March 6, 2000, Final Fantasy IX's characters appeared in a line of computer-generated Coca-Cola commercials to promote the game.
October 7, 2000: North American Demo Day
On October 7, 2000, a demo day for the North American version of Final Fantasy IX was held at the Metreon in San Francisco, California.
2000: Game Nearing Completion
By early 2000, Square had almost finished Final Fantasy IX.
2000: Second-Highest Selling Game in Japan
By the end of 2000, Final Fantasy IX sold over 2.65 million copies in Japan, making it the second-highest selling game of the year in the region.
2000: Final Fantasy IX Release
In 2000, Final Fantasy IX, the ninth main installment in the series, was released. The game revolves around Zidane Tribal, a thief, who kidnaps Princess Garnet as part of a plot, and their journey to stop Queen Brahne from initiating war in Gaia.
2001: "Gold" Certification from VUD
In 2001, Final Fantasy IX received a "Gold" certification from the Verband der Unterhaltungssoftware Deutschland (VUD) for sales of at least 100,000 units across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
June 30, 2003: Release on Sony's Greatest Hits
On June 30, 2003, Final Fantasy IX was released on Sony's Greatest Hits.
2006: Voted 24th-Best Game by Famitsu Readers
In 2006, Final Fantasy IX was voted the 24th-best game of all time by readers of the Japanese magazine Famitsu.
2010: Re-release on PlayStation Store
In 2010, Final Fantasy IX was re-released as a PS1 Classic on the PlayStation Store and was compatible with PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable.
December 2012: Release as part of Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary Ultimate Box
In December 2012, Final Fantasy IX was re-released as part of the Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary Ultimate Box Japanese package.
2012: PlayStation Vita Compatibility
In 2012, Final Fantasy IX's PS1 Classic version became compatible with PlayStation Vita.
2015: "Worlds Apart" Collection Release
In 2015, OverClocked ReMix released a four-disc collection called "Worlds Apart" with 120 songs to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Final Fantasy IX's release.
February 2016: Remastered Version Release
In February 2016, a remastered version of Final Fantasy IX was released for Android and iOS, featuring HD movies and character models, an auto-save feature, seven different game boosters, and achievements.
March 2016: Original PlayStation Version Sales
By March 2016, the original PlayStation version of Final Fantasy IX sold over 5.5 million copies.
2016: Enhanced Port Release
In 2016, Square Enix released an enhanced port of Final Fantasy IX on several platforms, featuring minor gameplay and graphical enhancements.
September 2017: Windows Port Released on PlayStation 4
In September 2017, the Windows port of Final Fantasy IX was released on PlayStation 4.
2018: Moguri Mod Initial Release
In 2018, the Moguri Mod, an unofficial fan-developed remaster project for Final Fantasy IX, saw its initial release.
February 13, 2019: Release on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Windows 10
On February 13, 2019, Final Fantasy IX was released on the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Windows 10 in North America.
June 2021: Animated Television Series Plans Announced
In June 2021, Cyber Group Studios and Square Enix announced plans to develop an animated television series based on Final Fantasy IX.
2021: Animated Series Announcement
In 2021, Square Enix and Cyber Group Studios announced an animated series adaptation of Final Fantasy IX.
March 2025: Sales Figures
By March 2025, Final Fantasy IX had sold 8.9 million copies.
March 2025: Total Sales Across All Releases
By March 2025, Final Fantasy IX was announced to have sold 8.9 million copies across all releases.
2025: Cyber Group Studios Bankruptcy
In 2025, the status of the Final Fantasy IX animated adaptation was currently unknown due to Cyber Group Studios' bankruptcy.
January 29, 2026: Windows Port Release on GOG.com
On January 29, 2026, the Windows port of Final Fantasy IX was released on GOG.com.
2028: Expected Animated Series Release
In December, the Final Fantasy IX animated series was titled "Final Fantasy IX: The Black Mages' Legacy", with Euro Visual being the new studio making it, and is expected to release in 2028. The series is said to be targeted to children aged 6-13, and will run for a single cour with each episode being 22 minutes each.
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