FINAL FANTASY IX celebrates its 25th release anniversary on July 7, 2025, and there’s a wide number of new art, projects you can get involved in, goods and more under way to commemorate the occasion! Check out the details below.
- Anniversary Commemorative Art and Character Illustrations
- Commemorative Video
- 70% Off Sale
- Fan Art Project
- Vivi Picture Book
- FINAL FANTASY IX 25th Anniversary Vinyl - Timeless Tale -
- Merchandise
- July FF Calendar
Anniversary Commemorative Art and Character Illustrations
Art and illustrations celebrating FINAL FANTASY IX’s 25th anniversary have been revealed! We start off with two new pieces of art by character designer Toshiyuki Itahana! These show different angles of the Iifa Tree - one from the perspective of Zidane, Vivi, Garnet, and the rest of the FFIX party members and another from that of antagonist Kuja.
Additionally, a set of new character illustrations, also by Toshiyuki Itahana, are gathered together in the image below!
Commemorative Video
A commemorative video for FINAL FANTASY IX went live on the game’s anniversary!
70% Off Sale
FINAL FANTASY IX celebrates 25 years since releasing on 7/7/2000 with its biggest sale yet, discounted 70% off now! Sale dates for each platform can be confirmed below.
Steam
June 26, 2025 – July 10, 2025
Nintendo Store
July 2, 2025 – July 16, 2025
Fan Art Project
We’re asking you, the fans, to share your love for FINAL FANTASY IX with your own art submissions! Visit the project site below to see details and participate.
Period:
2025/7/7 - 2025/10/31
Vivi Picture Book
(NOT FINAL COVER)
Join FINAL FANTASY IX's beloved black mage Vivi as Grandpa teaches him how to live a good life!
Vivi is a mysterious boy who was fished out of the ocean by Grandpa Quan, a gourmand trying to master the art of food. Once Grandpa Quan realizes that Vivi is not food, he begins to raise Vivi and teach him about the world. Together, they live a peaceful life of fine feasts and friends, eventually leading up to Vivi's day of departure.
Written by Final Fantasy IX event designer Kazuhiko Aoki, and illustrated by character designer Toshiyuki Itahana, this original story is a delectable addition to Vivi and Grandpa’s tale!
Details
Format: 8-5/8” x 8-5/8” / 220 x 220 mm, Hardcover, 48 pages
SRP: $17.99 / 16.99€
Release Date: May 19, 2026
FINAL FANTASY IX 25th Anniversary Vinyl - Timeless Tale -
A special vinyl celebrating the 25th anniversary of FINAL FANTASY IX, originally released on July 7, 2000!
The FINAL FANTASY IX 25th Anniversary Vinyl - Timeless Tale features a collection of original tracks alongside newly recorded versions, including Melodies of Life.
The cover art showcases a brand-new 25th-anniversary illustration specially created by Toshiyuki Itahana, with liner notes from Nobuo Uematsu. This commemorative vinyl, perfect for the 25th anniversary, allows fans to experience Melodies of Life—the theme song of Final Fantasy IX—with the rich, warm sound of vinyl.
Additionally, the product includes an MP3 download code for the tracks, so you can enjoy the music even if you don’t have a record player.
Details
SRP: $52.99 / 46.99€
Release Date: August 2025
Merchandise
A wide selection of FINAL FANTASY IX goods are available for both purchase and preorder on the SQUARE ENIX Store!
July FF Calendar
FINAL FANTASY calendars are available every month on the @FinalFantasy social media accounts, and July features the cast of FINAL FANTASY IX!
Get the full resolution version on X (formerly Twitter)!
