The long-anticipated animated series based on Square Enix's beloved RPG, Final Fantasy IX, has officially entered production. Titled Final Fantasy: Black Mages Legacy, the project is now underway at French animation studio Eurovisual, according to information recently updated on the studio's official website and subsequently reported by RPGSite. This first season is slated to feature 10 episodes, each running for 22 minutes, and will utilize 2D animation to bring the iconic world of Final Fantasy IX to life. Specific plot details remain under wraps, but the series title, Black Mages Legacy, strongly suggests a focus on the enigmatic Black Mages, a central element of the original game's narrative. While an official release date has yet to be announced by Eurovisual or Square Enix, previous reports, notably from French film and TV industry magazine Écran Total in December of last year, indicated a target release window of 2028. This timeframe would allow for significant production time given the series' scope. The journey to bring a Final Fantasy IX animated adaptation to screen has been a protracted one. Initial announcements regarding the project surfaced in 2021, revealing that French animation company Cyber Group Studios had secured an exclusive option agreement with Square Enix to develop and pitch the series to potential distributors globally. However, the project faced considerable uncertainty in 2024 when Cyber Group Studios entered a judicial insolvency recovery process. This development led to multiple potential bidders expressing interest in acquiring the struggling company's assets, casting a shadow over the animated series' future and leaving its continuation in doubt until now. The confirmation of Eurovisual taking the helm marks a significant and welcome revival for fans eagerly awaiting this new interpretation of one of *Final Fantasy*'s most beloved entries.
What We Know So Far
Square USA, Square Product Development Division 1 confirmed that the game is being built for PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable, with improved visuals, new mechanics, and environments designed around the storybook theme.
We wanted to create a world that feels like stepping into a storybook — full of wonder, surprises, and discovery around every corner.
— Square USA, Square Product Development Division 1
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PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable · Square USA, Square Product Development Division 1 · Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
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