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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.
A new anniversary illustration and director comments revive hope for Kingdom Hearts 4, with fans expecting substantial info around the series' 25th anniversary next year, though no concrete details have been shared.
Tetsuya Nomura posted new Kingdom Hearts artwork to mark the series' 24th anniversary, depicting Xehanort; he notes Square Enix is hard at work toward the 25th anniversary next year and thanks fans for their support.
NateTheHate responded to a leaker’s claim about a Kingdom Hearts Remake by saying multiple notable insiders believe it’s fake, leaving the long-awaited KH4 news still unconfirmed as fans wait for official updates.
A leaker claims Square Enix plans to remake the original Kingdom Hearts for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 with an early-2027 release, and to release Kingdom Hearts 4 in winter 2027; the leak also mentions a Jungle Book World and has allegedly provided images, but there is no official confirmation and fans are skeptical.
Yoko Shimomura, renowned for her work on Street Fighter 2 and Kingdom Hearts, has returned after 30 years to compose a new track called 'Edge of Triumph' for Street Fighter 6, featured in the Elena update, marking her first involvement with the series since 1991.
Rumors from the insider Midori suggest that a Final Fantasy 9 remake is nearing completion, a Dragon Quest HD-2D trilogy will be revealed at the upcoming Nintendo Direct, and a Kingdom Hearts collaboration with Fortnite may be in the works. However, these claims remain speculative.
The Kingdom Hearts franchise, known for its Disney and Final Fantasy crossover, is coming to Steam, prompting a ranking of its games from worst to best. The list highlights the series' highs and lows, from the divisive mobile game Kingdom Hearts χ to the beloved Kingdom Hearts II. Each game is evaluated based on its storytelling, gameplay, and contribution to the overarching narrative, with Kingdom Hearts II emerging as the pinnacle of the series.