Closing Fantasy 9’s soundtrack is getting a vinyl launch in honour of the sport’s twenty fifth anniversary.
Closing Fantasy 9 was initially launched on July 7 2000 to important and industrial reward, and stays probably the most standard entries within the long-running sequence.
To have fun the sport’s twenty fifth anniversary, builders Sq. Enix have introduced a spread of recent merch alongside an eight-hour livestream of the music from the sport and a brand new vinyl launch.
The ‘Timeless Story’ vinyl will characteristic three tracks from the unique recreation, in addition to three specially-recorded variations. “An MP3 obtain code for all tracks can also be included, permitting you to benefit from the music even if you happen to don’t have a document participant,” explains the official Sq. Enix retailer.
Take a look at the total tracklist beneath:
‘Melodies Of Life’
“Melodies Of Life (The Layers Of Concord)’
‘A Music From Her Reminiscence’
‘Melodies Of Life (Timeless Story model)’
‘Melodies Of Life (English Timeless Story model)’
‘A Music From Her Reminiscence (Timeless Story model)’
Based on the product description, The newly recorded ‘Melodies Of Life (Timeless Story model)’ is carried out by Emiko Shiratori whereas an accompanying booklet will characteristic linear notes from legendary Closing Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu. The duvet for the vinyl is a brand new illustration from Toshiyuki Itahana that celebrates 25 years of Closing Fantasy 9.
The anniversary celebrations for Closing Fantasy 9 have included a brand new film, a image e book that explores the backstory of younger mage Vivi and a spread of recent artworks. Nevertheless, the long-awaited remake of Closing Fantasy 9 nonetheless hasn’t been introduced.
In 2021, a leak claimed a full remake was within the works and earlier this yr, it was reported the venture was nonetheless on the best way and a potential 2026 launch date. All of the anniversary celebrations satisfied many followers that an announcement was imminent, however the lack of stories has now forged doubts on the rumours.
Based on one leaker, the remake of Closing Fantasy 9 may need been scrapped by Sq. Enix. “I did hear a month or so in the past that it was in bother & probably cancelled. I solely had one supply on the cancellation chance and must confirm the data additional,” Nate Drake claimed (by way of MyNintendoNews).
Final yr Closing Fantasy 14 director Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida hinted that Sq. Enix have been engaged on a Closing Fantasy 9 remake after releasing a wave of pre-order bonuses impressed by the traditional recreation. “You will have observed quite a lot of Closing Fantasy 9 references right here, however the reason being a secret,” Yoshida defined on the time.
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