Final Fantasy 9: Timeless Tale Officially Available Now

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Published Jun 9, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

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It is hard to believe that this year celebrates the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy 9, but it has indeed been over two decades since fans got to dive into one of the greatest video game releases of all time.

Zidane, Vivi, and Adelbert standing next to each other in Final Fantasy 9.

Praised for its brand-new features such as the "Active Time Event" cutscenes and skill systems, Final Fantasy 9 also received praise for its characters, narrative, setting, and nods to the original Final Fantasy. As such, it received a remastered version featuring minor gameplay and graphical enhancements back in 2016.

Whilst fans wait for the highly anticipated animated series by Square Enix and Cyber Group Studios, there is another exciting release that you can grab now in order to celebrate Final Fantasy 9's 25th anniversary.

Available on the official Square Enix Store, FINAL FANTASY IX 25th Anniversary Vinyl - Timeless Tale offers fans the chance to experience the stunning soundtrack of Final Fantasy 9 like never before. "A special vinyl celebrating the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy IX, originally released on July 7, 2000!" The item description reads, as well as featuring the cost which is a respectable £37.99.

Featuring a collection of original tracks from the iconic fantasy RPG, fans will also get to experience newly recorded versions of some of the most iconic songs, including Melodies of Life. Not only that, but the vinyl collection features stunning cover art created especially by Toshiyuki Itahana, with liner notes from Nobuo Uematsu. Starring all of Final Fantasy 9's beloved characters such as Zidane and Garnet themselves, it is guaranteed to make the perfect addition to any Final Fantasy collection.

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.