Kingdom Hearts 4 Release Date Revealed: What We Know

During the Disney Entertainment Showcase, D23, Square Enix confirmed that Kingdom Hearts 4 will release in late 2027, marking a major milestone for the long-awaited game.

The Delayed but Not Forgotten Game

After years of radio silence on the project's release date, fans finally have a rough launch window to work with. The game was initially announced back in 2022, and it had been quiet on the update front following the announcement for a long stretch.

The latest development comes after Square Enix confirmed that Kingdom Hearts 4 will be released on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, marking a multiplatform strategy. The game's release window is set to land in late 2027, giving fans a chance to prepare for the upcoming adventure.

Gameplay and Story Reveals

The trailer dropped during D23 showcased gameplay and Pixar's Coco, which sets the scene for a part of the adventure. Fans can expect to play as Donald Duck and Goofy for the first time in the long-awaited new game.

In terms of story, Kingdom Hearts 4 is expected to be the first chapter of 'The Lost Master Arc', which succeeds 'The Dark Seeker Saga' . The game's narrative takes place in Quadratum, a world made up of neither light or dark that might take place outside of the realm of reality and resembles Shibuya in the real-life Tokyo.

What to Expect

Square Enix has confirmed that Kingdom Hearts 4 will be something of a 'reset' to keep new players from getting confused , so it'll be interesting to see how approachable the upcoming installment is. Fans can expect a hearty look at some Kingdom Hearts 4 gameplay in action, controlling Mickey, who's said to be searching for clues to find a missing Sora.

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The Future of Final Fantasy Characters

As for whether we'll see any of these characters again, Tetsuya Nomura has said that the future of Final Fantasy characters in Kingdom Hearts is currently uncertain. However, fans can speculate about what Disney-themed worlds might be making an appearance – a few eagle-eyed fans have spotted potential references to a Star Wars-themed world in Kingdom Hearts 4 .

The Excited Fanbase

Although he may look slightly different from his previous appearances, there will be a Kingdom Hearts 4 Sora. The spikey-haired guardian of light is a main staple of the Kingdom Hearts series and has appeared in almost all 13 of the games.

We won't spoil anything in case you do go back and play the full series, but let's just say that Strelitzia is a keyblade wielder whose story takes place years before Sora, Donald, and Goofy get together. How she ended up with Sora will hopefully be revealed in the upcoming game.

As fans eagerly await the release of Kingdom Hearts 4, it's clear that this is going to be an exciting ride for the series' dedicated fanbase. With a release window set to land in late 2027, fans can start preparing for the adventure ahead.