What year was Final Fantasy IX released?
Final Fantasy IX was released in 2000 for the PlayStation. The North American demo day was held on the 7th of October 2000 at the Metreon in San Francisco.
Questions about Final Fantasy IX
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How many copies has Final Fantasy IX sold?
Final Fantasy IX has sold 8.9 million copies across all releases as of March 2025. The original PlayStation version alone sold over 5.5 million copies by March 2016.
Who composed the music for Final Fantasy IX?
Nobuo Uematsu composed the score for Final Fantasy IX. He spent a year producing around 160 pieces, with 140 appearing in the game, and has cited it as his favorite score in the series.
What is the Active Time Event system in Final Fantasy IX?
Active Time Events are cutscenes that let players view events unfolding at different locations away from the main party. They provide character development, unique items, and occasionally prompt story-altering decisions.
Why did Final Fantasy IX return to a medieval fantasy setting?
Producer Hironobu Sakaguchi envisioned Final Fantasy IX as a retrospective on the series, deliberately departing from the futuristic settings of Final Fantasy VI, VII, and VIII. The team drew on Norse and Northern European mythology and used The Dark Crystal as visual inspiration.
Is there an animated series based on Final Fantasy IX?
An animated series titled Final Fantasy IX: The Black Mages' Legacy was announced in 2021 and is now being produced by Euro Visual after Cyber Group Studios entered bankruptcy in 2025. It targets children aged 6-13 and is expected to release in 2028.