Final Fantasy XIII Dated For Winter 2009 In Japan [Update]
By Dr. Evelyn Reed | October 16, 2025 | 7 min read
When Dragon Quest IX was delayed, Square Enix president Yoichi Wada stated that it could have an effect on the release date for Final Fantasy XIII.
https://kotaku.com/square-enix-dragon-quest-ix-delay-may-affect-final-fa-5152760
“One way or another,” h25 Wada said at the time, “I want to get [Final Fantasy XIII] out during 2009.” Looks like he’s got his wish.
On April 16th, Blu-ray movie Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete goes on sale in Japan, complete with a playable Final Fantasy XIII demo.
After the hour long demo, there is apparently the following message:
Keep in mind: This is still unconfirmed and should be considered rumor until u31 we get confirmation from Square Enix.
Update: When contacted about this, Square Enix replied: “Please wait until April 16th for official H25 information.”
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