Final Fantasy IX will be released on Nintendo Switch

To update [Tue 3rd Nov, 2020 00:55 GMT]:: Square Enix has now confirmed the release date for the physical version of Final Fantasy IX on the Nintendo Switch. That version will be released later this month on November 27th. You can pre-order it now from Play-Asia. Here is the official update from the Square Enix Facebook page (via NintendoSoup):

The release date for the physical Final Fantasy IX edition has been confirmed! Relive the adventure with characters and pre-rendered films in high definition as well as a new booster system with a choice of different modes such as “High Speed” or “No Encounters”. Release date: November 27, 2020. Languages ​​supported: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish

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Original article [Tue 20th Oct, 2020 03:30 BST]:: Square Enix has announced a physical version of Final Fantasy IX for the Nintendo Switch will be released in Asia this winter.

According to a listing on Playasia, this version works on all systems sold worldwide and has support for English, French, Italian, German and Spanish. Pre-orders are now live. Here’s a look at the stylish boxing style of the game:

This follows from Square Enix’s announcement last week that it would bring that Final Fantasy VII / VIII Remastered Twin Pack December 4th to Europe, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.

The Twin Pack was originally also available exclusively for Asia, so it would be no surprise if the physical version of Final Fantasy IX was finally localized for these other regions as well. To learn more about FFIX on the Switch, read our review.

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