Final Fantasy IX: Square Enix opens pre-orders for Roses of May Collection
Square Enix has opened pre-orders for the Final Fantasy IX Roses of May Collection, a new merchandise line including music boxes.
- The available information mentions music boxes as part of the collection.
- Final Fantasy IX originally released in 2000; this source does not confirm any official remake or remaster announcement.
What happened
Square Enix has opened pre-orders for the Roses of May Collection, a new merchandise range tied to Final Fantasy IX. The coverage explicitly describes it as a new product line based on the classic RPG, with sales handled directly through Square Enix.
One of the items mentioned is a music box. The available information does not list the full lineup, so it is still unclear what other products Square Enix is offering in this collection. Exact commercial details such as pricing or a complete product list are also not confirmed in the source.
The report places the collection in the context of Final Fantasy IX, which the source says originally launched in 2000. That year is also supported by the provided external context, including an encyclopedic source and a fan site overview, both of which reference the 2000 release. At the same time, the report notes that Square Enix has not officially announced a Final Fantasy IX remake or remaster, despite years of rumors.
The source also says the game remains popular with longtime fans. It specifically mentions Zidane, Vivi, Garnet, and Beatrix as recognizable characters from the game. Those names are used in the provided context to explain why Final Fantasy IX continues to draw attention within the fanbase.
Timeline
2000 — Final Fantasy IX originally releases, according to the source and the provided external context.
2000 — The release is further supported in the external context as a PlayStation title from July 2000.
2026-10-03 — GAME-scanner previously publishes an article about the Final Fantasy IX music box and Square Enix pre-orders.
2026-10-05 — Square Enix opens pre-orders for the Roses of May Collection.
2026-10-05 — The available coverage identifies the collection as new Final Fantasy IX merchandise, but does not provide a full product breakdown.
Background
Final Fantasy IX is the ninth mainline game in the Final Fantasy series and originally released in 2000. In the provided external context, the game is described as a role-playing game for the PlayStation. The 2000 release is mentioned in multiple context sources, including a general encyclopedia entry and a fan site page about version differences.
This report is not about a new game announcement, but about merchandise. The Roses of May Collection is positioned as a product line based on Final Fantasy IX, with a music box as the concrete item named in the coverage. The source does not confirm any additional products, so the lineup remains incomplete in the available information.
The collection name reflects the atmosphere and recognizability of Final Fantasy IX, a game the source links to a dedicated fanbase. In the provided context, Zidane, Vivi, Garnet, and Beatrix are mentioned as characters many players instantly recognize. Those characters are part of the game’s broader identity and are used in the coverage to illustrate Final Fantasy IX’s lasting appeal.
Discussion of a possible remake or remaster also remains in the background. The source says Square Enix has not made any official announcement on that front. In the provided context, that claim is framed cautiously as part of the reporting rather than as a separately verified product reveal. As a result, the focus of this news item stays on the merchandise line itself rather than a new game version.
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Sources
- GameRant: Final Fantasy 9 music box collection
- GAME-scanner: Final Fantasy 9: Not Alone music box now available for pre-order at Square Enix