Last month, Publisher Square Enix launched a new website to celebrate the upcoming 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy IX on July 7th, 2025. The new site launched with a small range of FFIX-themed merch, including plushies, figurines, and a soundtrack vinyl. Today, Square Enix announced some more merchandise based on the beloved game, including some very familiar and flamboyant headwear!
First off is a range of shoulder bags designed after the game’s charismatic protagonist Zidane, and the diminutive darling black mage Vivi. Each bag features some delightful details, such as a furry tail accessory hanging off the Zidane shoulder bag and a yellow peaked hat accessory on the Vivi version.
These shoulder bags are scheduled to release in August 2025, and priced at ¥11,000/$76.60/£57.64/€67.54.
Next are two pouch bags, designed to hold your phone, both themed after Zidane and Vivi again.
These pouch bags are also set to release in August of this year, and are priced at ¥9,350/$62.51/£48.99/€57.43.
The standout of these new additions (and my highlight) is an eye-catching and iconic black mage hat, just like the one worn by FFIX’s very own Vivi.
This stylish headwear will also be released alongside the bags in August 2025, and is priced at ¥17,600/$122.82/£92.26/€108.12.
You can visit the official Square Enix online store to preorder all the merchandise announced for the Final Fantasy IX 25th anniversary.
The speculation around a Final Fantasy IX remake, originating from the famous Nvidia GeForce leak back in 2021, continues to pick up steam, and Square Enix seems happy to fan the flames.
(Fun fact: Final Fantasy IX is the highest rated game in the series, with a Metacritic score of 94)
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