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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner says he can’t remember why he green-lit the Kingdom Hearts pitch, a memory jogged by talk of its Tokyo pitch. Sega Japan executives warned the project might not clear Disney HQ, but after meetings with U.S. leadership it was approved, helping launch a long-running franchise that now has KH4 on the horizon, even as related projects like Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link were cancelled.
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner says he doesn’t recall approving the Square Enix/Disney crossover Kingdom Hearts; a Tokyo pitch and Shuji Utsumi’s account suggest he did approve it but can’t remember why. The piece notes the origin of Kingdom Hearts in Eisner’s era, mentions the KH Collection I–III releasing in October, and references KH4 with possible news at D23.
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner says he doesn’t remember why he greenlit Square Enix’s Disney/Final Fantasy crossover Kingdom Hearts, telling a press conference he can’t recall the rationale behind approving the game—leaving the pitch’s purpose a mystery even as the franchise persists.
Kingdom Hearts will have a notable presence at Disney's D23 event next month, but fans should not expect a KH4 reveal; the event will offer a 'deep dive' into the series' history with input from creators and voice actors, rather than new trailer drops.
Disney is hosting a Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts at D23 on August 15 to celebrate KH’s 25th anniversary, with creative leads and voice actors in attendance; fans are hopeful for KH4 updates or a trailer, though no KH4 release window has been announced yet.
Square Enix updated the box art for Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] on Nintendo Switch 2 after AI-use accusations; while original art is credited to Tetsuya Nomura, it was reportedly tweaked by AI, and a revised cover is now appearing at retailers as the package heads to Switch 2 on October 8, 2026, with KH4 also confirmed for Switch 2 and the original Switch getting KH HD 1.5+2.5 Remix.
Preorders are live for Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III, a definitive HD compilation of the entire saga releasing October 8 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC with all included games and DLC. The package adds platform-exclusive Keyblade skins (Switch 2: Long Night; PS5: Midnight Blue), and physical editions include a reversible inlay. Switch 2 marks the first native KH release on that console, with the Switch 2 physical edition as a Game-Key Card requiring a ~128GB download. No physical Xbox edition has been announced, and the Switch cloud versions have been replaced by the native Switch 2 release.
Australian store listings tied to a Kingdom Hearts collection imply Kingdom Hearts IV could launch in 2027, though no official confirmation has been provided; the listings also reference Switch 2 at launch, and 2027 would align with KH’s 25th anniversary and a potential Final Fantasy VII Revelation release, keeping fans eager but waiting for Square Enix’s official word.
Square Enix teased Kingdom Hearts IV during Nintendo Direct, revealing a new entry heading to Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, and PC with no release date yet; it’s the series’ first all-new main entry since KH III (2019). The Direct also announced a Switch 2 package of KH1–KH III, due October 8, with KH III available as a demo now, and the RPG chatter around Persona 6 and Final Fantasy VII Revelation continues.
Square Enix is discontinuing the Kingdom Hearts cloud versions on Nintendo Switch, with sale delisted on June 9, 2026 and the cloud service ending June 9, 2027. Owners can buy discounted Switch 2 digital versions and transfer saves; eligible titles include KH HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, KH HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, KH III + Re Mind DLC, and KH Integrum Masterpiece. The Switch 2 digital versions launch on October 8, 2026, and KH4 is also confirmed for Switch 2.
Nintendo is delisting Kingdom Hearts cloud versions on Switch, forcing players to buy the new digital Switch and Switch 2 editions to continue playing. Existing cloud owners can get a 50% discount on the new digital versions, with save data transferable to Switch 2, and KH4 will receive a Switch 2 port alongside other platforms (no date yet); a physical Switch 2 KH Collection will be sold but without a discount.
Square Enix announces Kingdom Hearts Collection I~III for PS5, bundling KH HD 1.5+2.5 Remix, KH HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and KH3 with Re Mind DLC. Releasing October 8, 2026, the set is priced at $74.99/£64.99 and is cheaper than the PS4 All-in-One option, giving PS5 players the complete KH saga in one package as they await KH4.
Square Enix announced Kingdom Hearts Collection [I ~ III] for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2, releasing October 8. The package includes KH HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, KH HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and KH III + Re Mind, with the option to buy the titles separately. A KH III + Re Mind demo is now available on Switch 2 via Nintendo eShop; PC versions will launch on the Microsoft Store, and cloud versions will be offered for Switch. The collection also notes a platform-exclusive Keyblade, Dead of Night, tied to certain purchases.
Nintendo Direct announced a comprehensive lineup for the new Nintendo Switch 2, led by a Zelda: Ocarina of Time revival at launch in 2026 and KINGDOM HEARTS IV (plus a KH Collection) arriving on Switch 2, with a broad slate of new titles and upgrades across franchises—including Xenoblade Genesis, Star Fox, Minecraft Switch 2 Edition, Rhythm Heaven Groove, Splatoon Raiders, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, and more—along with updates to Pokémon Pokopia, Duskbloods testing, and limited-time events. Release windows span 2026–2027, with demos, pre-orders, and Switch 2 Editions rolling out for multiple games and features across online play and GameShare.
US Nintendo Switch eShop has removed the free demos for Kingdom Hearts Cloud Version, but the full cloud titles remain purchasable. Demos still appear in the UK and Japan, and Square Enix has not issued an official statement, fueling speculation about licensing or future releases.