"Festival of the Hunt" (ハンターチャンス, Hantā Chansu?, lit. Hunter Chance), also known as "Hunter's Chance", is a musical theme from Final Fantasy IX, composed and arranged by Nobuo Uematsu.
Game appearances[]
Final Fantasy IX[]
"Festival of the Hunt" plays continuously during the eponymous Festival of the Hunt event at Lindblum, until the end of the competition, and during the battle with Hades at Memoria. "Festival of the Hunt" is track 5 of disc 2 of the Final Fantasy IX: Original Soundtrack.
It is also remastered and released as track 37 on the Final Fantasy IX Original Soundtrack Revival Disc.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
"Festival of the Hunt (Endwalker)" is an arrangement of the theme by TomoLow that is used as the main theme for the 
Crystalline Conflict PvP mode. Its orchestrion roll can be purchased at the Wolves' Den Pier for 1,000 Trophy Crystals. It is track 26 on the Growing Light: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack.
Final Fantasy XV[]
The theme appears in the music player on the Memories of FFIX (Disc 1) - OST album purchased from Coernix Station - Cauthess for 100 gil.
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]
The original version of "Festival of the Hunt" is, along with "Roses of May" and "Swords of Fury", part of the Final Fantasy IX Music Pack DLC distributed through the PlayStation Network. It may be automatically selected for Arcade and Quick Battles featuring Zidane Tribal or Kuja, or taking place at the Crystal World or the M.S. Prima Vista.
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT[]
The Record Keeper version was available from the in-game shop for a limited time in the arcade version.
"Festival of the Hunt (Arrangement)" is an arrangement by Takeharu Ishimoto that appears as battle music in the game and can be bought from the shop for 3,600 gil. It is track 9 of disc 2 on the Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Original Soundtrack Vol. 2.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy[]
An arrangement of "Festival of the Hunt" by Kingyo Miyamoto plays as the background theme for the "Music Play" menu. The theme is included as track 5 of disc 5 on the Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Compilation Album.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call[]
"Festival of the Hunt" appears as a playable Battle Music Sequence for Final Fantasy IX.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival[]
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Festival of the Hunt
"Festival of the Hunt" returns as a playable Field Music Sequence. It is available to the player by default.
| Difficulty | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Basic | Expert | Ultimate | Transcendent |
| N/A | 4 | 5 | 9 | N/A |
"Festival of the Hunt" has also received a Transcendent version.
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line[]
This section is empty or needs to be expanded. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by expanding it.Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
From 2016 forward, the original "Festival of the Hunt" is frequently used to mark festival events, which allow players to stock up on synthesis orbs and materials while in play. The track is the background theme for these events, while the Final Fantasy VII theme "Fiddle de Chocobo" plays in battle.
"Festival of the Hunt (FFIX, FFRK Ver.arrange)" is an arrangement by Yuichi Tsuchiya that appears in the game. It is track 8 of disc 2 on the Final Fantasy Record Keeper Original Soundtrack Vol.2.
This section about an album in Final Fantasy Record Keeper is empty or needs to be expanded. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by expanding it.World of Final Fantasy[]
"Prismelody: Festival of the Hunt" is an arrangement by Hayata Takeda and Shingo Kataoka that plays during battles with rare Mirages in secret areas. It is track 3 of disc 4 on the World of Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack.
Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon[]
An arrangement of this track by Yuzo Takahashi, titled "Treasure Hunter's Theme", was included as track 3 on the Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon ~Labyrinth of Forgotten Time~ Original Soundtrack.
Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy![]
"Treasured Memories" is an arrangement by Hidenori Iwasaki that appears in the game. It is track 4 on the Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy! Original Soundtrack.
Arrangement album appearances[]
The Black Mages II: The Skies Above[]
A relatively rhythmical, hard rock version of the theme titled "Hunter's Chance", arranged and synthesizer programmed by Tsuyoshi Sekito, was included on The Black Mages' second studio album as track 4. It is performed by Sekito (electric guitar), Nobuo Uematsu (organ), Kenichiro Fukui (synthesizer & piano), Keiji Kawamori (bass), and Arata Hanyuda (drums).
Piano Opera Final Fantasy VII/VIII/IX[]
"Festival of the Hunt" is arranged and performed by Hiroyuki Nakayama and is track 8 on the piano arrangement album.
BRA★BRA Final Fantasy Brass de Bravo 2[]
An arrangement of "Festival of the Hunt" by Yasumasa Sato was conducted by Hirofumi Kurita and performed by the Siena Wind Orchestra and was recorded on the album as track 4.
It is also released as track 4 of disc 1 on the BRA★BRA Final Fantasy Battle & Field album.
Distant Worlds IV: more music from FINAL FANTASY[]
An orchestral arrangement of "Festival of the Hunt" was conducted Arnie Roth and performed by the Distant Worlds Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus. It was recorded on March 14 and 15, 2017 in The Dvorak Hall, Rudolfinum, Prague, Czech Republic and included as track 7 on the album.
Final Fantasy IX -Chiptune Arrangement Tracks-[]
A chiptune arrangement of "Festival of the Hunt" by Noriyuki Kamikura appears as track 3 on the album given away as the B prize in the Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary Commemorative Lottery.
Live performances[]
The Black Mages Live "Above the Sky"[]
The Black Mages' "Hunter's Chance" was the third song performed at their 2005 concerts at Club Citta in Kawasaki City, Japan and Namba Hatch in Osaka City, Japan.
BRA★BRA Final Fantasy Brass de Bravo 2017 with Siena Wind Orchestra[]
A live performance of "Festival of the Hunt" was held as an encore at the Tokyo Bunka Kaiken on May 14, 2017 and recorded, conducted by Hirofumi Kurita and performed by the Siena Wind Orchestra. It was released as track 16 on the album.
Compilation album appearances[]
Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Tracks 1987-2017[]
"Festival of the Hunt" is track 80 of disc 1 on the album celebrating Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary.
Final Fantasy IX Vinyl[]
"Festival of the Hunt" is the first track on the B side of Final Fantasy IX Vinyl, a selection of tracks from Final Fantasy IX in the format of vinyl records on two picture discs.
Non-Final Fantasy appearances[]
Lord of Vermilion Re:2 FAN KIT[]
A remix of this song by Ryo Yamazaki is included on the Final Fantasy IX medley.