Square Enix has officially announced a new collectible music box based on Final Fantasy IX, titled A Place to Call Home. Scheduled to ship in October 2026, the official merchandise is currently available for pre-order at £24.99 ($28.99). The announcement adds another tangible piece of memorabilia for fans of the classic 2000 role-playing game, which remains one of the most celebrated entries in the long-running franchise.
The compact music box measures 5.99 x 5.3 x 3.98 cm and features the original Final Fantasy IX logo printed across the front. Mechanically, the device plays the titular “A Place to Call Home” track—one of the central musical themes composed by Nobuo Uematsu that recurs throughout the main campaign. Its pricing places it as an accessible entry point compared to the higher-end statues and figures typically produced for the series.
This release forms part of Square Enix’s broader strategy to monetize the franchise’s extensive soundtrack library through physical novelties. Alongside an ongoing line of musical boxes covering various entries in the series, the publisher has regularly released dedicated vinyl record sets to cater to nostalgic fans and soundtrack collectors. These physical audio items continue to serve as key merchandise pillars between major mainline video game releases.
While fans continue to speculate about a potential full-scale remake of Final Fantasy IX, Square Enix’s current development focus remains on concluding the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy, with Final Fantasy VII Revelation set to launch in April 2027. Until any official announcement regarding a return to Alexandria is made, collectibles like the A Place to Call Home music box offer fans a modest, official tie-in to mark the original game’s legacy.
