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Final Fantasy IX joins the GOG Preservation Program

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Final Fantasy IX joins the GOG Preservation Program
The remastered edition of Sony PlayStation role-playing game Final Fantasy IX is now part of the GOG Preservation Program, available DRM-free for Windows. Inclusion in the library of classic titles is intended to ensure long-lasting compatibility with Windows personal computers.

In addition to high-definition cinematic cutscenes and character models, the remaster includes achievements, seven quality-of-life features including high speed and no encounter modes, and autosave.

House style arrangement album "Final Fantasy IX - House Grooves" is scheduled for release on March 25th in Japan, pressed on a single compact disc. Arrangements are by featured artists: SEQUENCE, Lonely Boy, DJ Synthesizer, Kai Saruwatari, Andreas Saag, Giom, Terry McGowan, Christian Dinh Gulino, Ai Kakihira, Chocoholic, Haioka, and Pam feat. Community Resolution.


The video soundtrack, composed by Nobuo Uematsu, is streaming on YouTube Music. Previously pressed on Blu-ray, the soundtrack Revival Disc includes 110 music tracks from the original soundtrack release, and 42 tracks subsequently published on the Original Soundtrack Plus album. Two trailers can be viewed on the publisher's YouTube.

Final Fantasy IX is also available for iOS and Android devices, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One consoles, along with Windows through Steam.


From the GOG product page:
Zidane and the Tantalus Theater Troupe have kidnapped Princess Garnet, the heir of Alexandria. To their surprise, however, the princess herself yearned to escape the castle. Through a series of unusual circumstances, she and her personal guard, Steiner, fall in with Zidane and set out on an incredible journey. Meeting unforgettable characters like Vivi and Quina along the way, they learn about themselves, the secrets of the Crystal, and a malevolent force that threatens to destroy their world.
GOG.com - Final Fantasy IX

Square Enix store (North America) - Final Fantasy IX - House Grooves

CDJapan - Final Fantasy IX - House Grooves / Final Fantasy IX Soundtrack Revival Disc

YouTube Music - FINAL FANTASY IX Video Soundtrack Playlist / Piano Collections FINAL FANTASY IX