Square Enix Delays Final Fantasy IX Remake

Square Enix has not announced a remake of Final Fantasy IX, and recent signs have made the project’s status unclear, reporting on Feb. 28, 2026. The studio laid off more than 100 employees in November 2025 and key character designer Toshiyuki Itahana departed after the 25th-anniversary work, while fans on Reddit compiled timelines suggesting the project may be frozen or canceled. This reduces near-term remake likelihood.