On the same day that the Final Fantasy IX 25th anniversary exhibition opens in Tokyo, Square Enix has announced Midnight Jazz: Final Fantasy IX, a jazz arrangement that redefines the music of the beloved JRPG.
According to a post published on the official FFIX 25th anniversary website, the project is led by music director Yuma Yamaguchi, who has worked across video games, TV, film, and the world of fashion, and involves musicians from around the world, culminating in a 13-track CD that will “breathe new life into the music of Final Fantasy IX.”
Sadly, the tracklist is not available as of the time of reporting, but what we do know is that the Midnight Jazz: Final Fantasy IX CD will be priced at ¥3,850/$39.99/£29.99, and orders made via amazon.co.jp will receive a limited edition slipcase featuring the artwork you see above (artwork is a sample and subject to change). Lastly, the CD is set to release on February 11th, 2026. For Western fans, visit your respective Square Enix online store for listings:
As a fun freebie for fans who haven’t been able to get their hands on some of the FFIX 25th anniversary merch, there are phone and desktop wallpapers available to download until Friday, November 28th, 2025. The wallpapers feature illustrations from the “Final Fantasy IX Ehon: The Day I Left with Vivi and Grandpa” picture book that was revealed and released earlier this year.
Square Enix has spent most of 2025 marking the milestone anniversary of Final Fantasy IX with all manner of events, both digital and physical, as well as several ranges of merchandise, including a collaboration with Japanese eyewear brand ZOFF. While it has been pretty astounding to see the tenured publisher lavish so much attention on FFIX, it has not done anything to quell the fans’ wish for news about the long-rumoured Final Fantasy IX remake.
We will continue to peer into the Mist, in the hopes of getting some clarification as to whether Square Enix has anything planned or in the works for Final Fantasy IX. Until that day comes, this writer is going to return to refreshing eBay tabs in search of FFIX 25th anniversary exhibition merch!
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