Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary website launched, new merchandise announced including vinyl soundtrack

Square Enix has launched a 25th Anniversary website for Final Fantasy IX ahead of the game's 25th anniversary on July 7. The website reveals new merchandise including a vinyl soundtrack. 

The official 25th Anniversary FF9 website has a news section with the reveal of new merchandise and pre-orders going live for necklaces, plushies, figures, and a vinyl soundtrack titled Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary Vinyl -Timeless Tale-. This also includes a newly recorded version of Melodies of Life. There will be more details announced about the Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary lottery at a later date.

Beyond the vinyl that will release on July 9 and other merchandise, the website goes over the basics of Final Fantasy IX and mentions platforms it is available on right now including sales numbers. Final Fantasy IX has sold over 8.9 million units worldwide.

It remains to be seen what else Square Enix does to celebrate the game's 25th anniversary as we get closer to July 7. When FF9 turned twenty years old, we caught up with some of the key development staff to have them reflect on its legacy. Alex also wrote about how he feels about Final Fantasy IX 15 years on here.

Final Fantasy IX's newest port is now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS, and Android.