Paris-based animation company Cyber Group Studios has signed a co-development and co-production deal with Square Enix to adapt Final Fantasy IX into an animated series for eight- to 13-year-olds, according to a Kidscreen report.
Speaking to Kidscreen, Cyber Group Studios CEO Pierre Sissmann said the company plans to begin pitching the series to broadcasters in the coming months, with the goal of beginning production by the end of 2021 or start of 2022.
Final Fantasy IX is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC via Steam, iOS, Android, and PlayStation 1.
“For those who do know Final Fantasy IX, this will be an [introduction].