Spoilers for Final Fantasy 9 ahead. Since Vivi is actually a cloned black mage, destined for eventual death, fans always reckoned that his name had Latin origins.

That one is a remake of Final Fantasy IX, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary today--and Square Enix has commemorated the milestone by fueling those remake rumors with a new anniversary video.

Rumors about a Final Fantasy IX remake have been circulating online since 2021, since it was listed on a leak from Nvidia’s GeForce Now alongside several unannounced games from various publishers.

Final Fantasy 9 fans have a lot to be excited for 2025, on the occasion of the game’s 25th anniversary. In a year already filled with Final Fantasy flavor due to the success of the Magic: The ...

Granted, nostalgia also played a big role in the Final Fantasy 7 remakes’ popularity. Still, Square Enix has proved it’s willing to shift, and a new turn-based Final Fantasy may be next.