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Final Fantasy IX

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PSOne, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Genre: RPG/Strategy
Publisher: Square Enix
Release Date: Sept. 19, 2017

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'Final Fantasy IX' (ALL) Available On PS4 - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2017 @ 2:10 a.m. PDT

When the Queen of Alexandria begins terrorizing neighboring kingdoms with highly advanced magical weapons, a skillful young thief named Zidane forms a group made up of bandits, knights and magicians in an attempt to stop her.

Zidane and the Tantalus Theater Troupe have kidnapped Princess Garnet, the heir of Alexandria. To their surprise, however, the princess herself yearned to escape the castle.
Through a series of unusual circumstances, she and her personal guard, Steiner, fall in with Zidane and set out on an incredible journey. Meeting unforgettable characters like Vivi and Quina along the way, they learn about themselves, the secrets of the Crystal, and a malevolent force that threatens to destroy their world.


Originally released in 2000,  Final Fantasy IX for the PS4 gives players the chance to relive a classic with various enhancements, including:

  • High-definition movies and character models
  • Auto-save functionality
  • Seven optional booster features, including high speed mode and no encounter mode, the Master All Abilities booster, which will allow players to automatically master equipped weapons and gear, as well as features to maximize character levels, magic stone counts and gil
  • PlayStation 4 trophy support, share functionality and remote play with the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system

Fans who purchase from the PlayStation Store will also receive an original PS4 custom theme designed by Toshiyuki Itahana and eight PlayStation Network avatars.

In celebration of its release, the game will be available for the discounted price of $16.79 until September 26, and will then be priced at $20.99.


Key Features

  • Abilities: Learn new abilities by equipping items. When fully mastered,these abilities can be used even without equipping items,allowing for nearly endless customization options.
  • Trance: Fill your Trance gauge as you sustain hits in battle. When fully charged, your characters will enter Trance mode, granting them powerful new skills!
  • Synthesis: Never let items go to waste. Combine two items or pieces of equipment together and make better, stronger items!
  • Minigames: Whether it's Chocobo Hot and Cold, Jump Rope, or Tetra Master, there are plenty of minigames to enjoy when you're not off saving the world. You can even earn special item rewards!
  • Achievements
  • Seven game boosters including high speed and no encounter modes.
  • Autosave
  • High-definition movies and character models.

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