FF9 remake is eagerly awaited by fans and the Square Enix community. However, it is an announcement of a completely different kind that the publisher has just made, despite the birthday of episode 9.
Timing seemed perfect to finally reveal FF9 Remake Ave it 25 EM Anniversary. Fans were waiting for him during the Summer Game Festor at the last state of play. However, Square Enix chose another path. To everyone’s surprise, the publisher announces his support for Vaultbreakersa multiplayer action-RPG developed by a small Danish studio. An unexpected decision, especially when everyone had their eyes on Alexandria.
A return to Western productions and no FF9 remake?
While FF9 Remake remains stuck in the world of rumors, Square Enix signs an official partnership with Betadwarf. This independent studio has been working for several years on Vaultbreakers, a cooperative action game for above. The universe is colorful, living, very far from the more melancholy atmosphere of episode IX. However, behind this contrast, a logic is emerging: that of betting on creative projects, with good multiplayer potential.
FF9 Remake is one of the most anticipated projects in recent years. But while it remains invisible, Vaultbreakers, it shows itself. The game has already been tested by more than 50,000 players in 15 community sessions. Betadwarf listened to returns, refined its mechanics, and advances at a good pace. There is a real group dynamic, with cooperative fights, PVE, PVPVE, and complementary characters. Like an echo, very distant, to the spirit of a troop of FF9.
Square Enix change de ton…
This partnership is part of a new Square Enix strategy. After sold his major Western studios in 2022, the publisher is looking for a second breath. He is now putting on more agile productions, as PowerWash Simulator, or now Vaultbreakers. Hideaki Uehara, responsible for commercial development, explains that he was seduced by the universe and the cooperative gameplay. However, despite this strong commitment, no word on FF9 remake. An absence that is starting to be heavy.
For Steffen Kabbelgaard, CEO of Betadwarf, this support falls peak. “” We already have a great community, a solid base, and now the means to go further. The studio does not start, it finalizes. Betadwarf wants to go quickly, just aim. With Square Enix behind them, they could well surprise everyone.
Source : Square
