Classic PS1 RPG Available at 60% Discount on PS Store Amid Remake Speculations

The PlayStation Store has just kicked off a fresh sales promotion, offering some of the most enticing discounts on top-notch games for PS4 and PS5. Among these deals is a fan-favorite JRPG that originally debuted on the PS1 and might be slated for a remake soon.

Final Fantasy IX enthusiasts are in for a treat, as the game is now available on the PS Store for just $8.39, slashing a hefty 60% off its usual price of $20.99. While the deal’s quite tempting, gamers should act promptly as the offer wraps up on May 8 at 2:59 A.M. ET.

The game’s description sets up an intriguing story: “The Tantalus Theatre Troupe visits the Kingdom of Alexandria to help celebrate Princess Garnet’s birthday,” it begins. However, all is not as it seems. The troupe is actually a band of thieves with a mission to kidnap the princess! Meanwhile, Vivi, a young black mage, shows up to watch their top-notch performance but is caught off guard upon discovering his ticket is a counterfeit. What follows in this whimsical, storybook-like fantasy world is a captivating and dramatic crystal adventure involving Zidane the thief, Princess Garnet, and Vivi.

When Final Fantasy IX launched on the PS1 back in 2000, it was met with a flurry of positive reviews. Per Metacritic, it garnered an impressive average score of 94 from 22 critic reviews. While it might not be as spotlighted as some of its predecessors, it lays claim to the highest-rated position in the franchise on Metacritic as of now.

There’s no better moment to jump on this offer, especially since Final Fantasy IX is marking its 25th anniversary this year. Square Enix has celebrated the milestone by launching a dedicated website. Alongside this, they’ve hinted at a potential announcement, with whispers suggesting a remake could be on the horizon. Only time will tell if these rumors pan out.