Final Fantasy IX Remake Rumored to Bring ATB Gauge Back

Published 07/09/2023, 1:49 PM EDT

Final Fantasy games have been on the market for years now. Each and every single one of those games is unique and has its own kind of fanbase. The biggest reason behind this divide has always been that Square Enix often makes every new game different from the last one. From Final Fantasy 1 to the Final Fantasy VII Remake.

This is commendable and confusing at the same time; it makes it hard for people to keep track of what they like and do not like. Their latest game, Final Fantasy XVI, as mentioned above, has another variation of this combat system. But it looks like the next remake will borrow something from classic games.

Final Fantasy IX Remake to feature the ATB gauge!

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The combat in Final Fantasy games has been something of an issue for many. It keeps changing, there’s no way for people to explain how these games play. Over time, they progressed from turn-based to grid-based strategies, from semi-realtime to fully real-time.

This kind of change has not happened all of a sudden, though; they built upon it. In an attempt to bring this series to a modern audience in a more relatable manner, they have done this. It has worked too; the games have been successful, and most of the time the transition has received a positive response from its fans.

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But now, it appears Square Enix is taking a small step back. Some rumors suggest that in the upcoming remake of Final Fantasy IX, the combat will once again be turn-based. It is also suggested that the developers would be implementing the ATB gauge in combat.

This has been a mainstay for most of the series, though. Some even suggest that this game, in terms of quality and combat, would be more similar to Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core Reunion than any other game in the series.

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It is not a bad thing per se; Crisis Core Reunion was an excellent rerelease of a beloved game. It was an instant success too; hence, it’s not a surprise that Square Enix has decided to go in this direction this time around. Now there’s only one thing we can hope for to see this game released as soon as possible.

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Rohit Sejwal is a veteran eSports writer at EssentiallySports, with a passion for gaming that has been fueled by over a decade of experience in both playing and writing about games. His deep understanding of gaming and its finer nuances is evident in his engaging and insightful coverage of eSports. With a Masters degree in Science in film-making, Rohit brings a unique perspective to gaming, viewing it as a perfect blend of science and art.

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Final Fantasy IX Remake Rumored to Bring ATB Gauge Back

Final Fantasy IX Remake to feature the ATB gauge!

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