Unannounced Games Leak from Epic Games Store, Including Final Fantasy IX Remake

In a surprising turn of events, a treasure trove of unannounced PC games has surfaced via the Epic Games Store’s database. A new web tool, akin to SteamDB, has been scraping the backend of the storefront, revealing listings and updates before official announcements.

The Leak and Its Implications

Resetera user MondoMega first brought attention to this discovery. The tool allows users to search for publishers and view their entire catalog, even titles that haven’t been officially revealed. While most entries are codenamed, some are unmistakable. For instance, Square Enix Japan’s “Momo” appears to be the long-rumored Final Fantasy IX Remake, supported by file listings for a “Tetra Master Starter Pack” early purchase bonus and a “Thief’s Knives” pre-order bonus.

However, there are red flags. Several obviously fake or erroneous listings have surfaced since the database became public. Entries dated around June 9/10 and beyond, such as “Bloodborne Remake,” should be disregarded.

Final Fantasy IX Remake and More

The listing for Final Fantasy IX Remake dates back to 2022 but has received recent updates, including a digital soundtrack and additional DLC. This suggests that the game is nearing launch. Additionally, Final Fantasy XVI’s PC version, codenamed “Skobeloff,” contains references to the game within its files.

Other intriguing details include Sony titles codenamed “Utah” (likely The Last of Us Part II), “Kondo,” and “RhodeIsland.” Bethesda’s listings hint at Turok, Oblivion, and Morrowind.

Epic’s Response

Following the leak, Epic issued an email statement, acknowledging the situation and releasing an update to prevent third-party tools like EpicDB from accessing unpublished product titles in the Epic Games Store catalog.

You can explore the leaked database and verify these listings here). The leak has caught the gaming community off guard, and Epic is undoubtedly working to address the unintended exposure of these titles.