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A technical error in Steam's API allowed the achievement tracker Exophase to scan private data, revealing unannounced games and detailed world names for Kingdom Hearts IV, including Star Wars, Zootopia, and Coco.
Tetsuya Nomura and Tai Yasue confirmed in a Famitsu interview that Kingdom Hearts IV will feature fewer worlds than previous entries to allow for greater detail and verticality. The game’s script is nearly double the size of Kingdom Hearts III, with Japanese voice recording complete and English recording 60-70% finished. The first revealed world, Coco, draws from Coco before the Pixar film and introduces musical combat mechanics. The release remains scheduled for late 2027, with development described as smoother than any prior entry in the series.
A leaked opening cinematic from the canceled Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link suggests future KH4 connections, including possible ties to Quadratum and appearances by characters like Sigurd and Brain, prompting fans to theorize how Missing-Link’s story could be folded into KH4 even though the mobile game was never released.
Kotaku reports that a video allegedly from the canceled mobile game Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link surfaced online (first on 4chan) and appears to depict a prologue-like scene with astronaut-style Keyblade wielders facing a Heartless, hinting at Scala ad Caelum and Quadratum—worlds tied to KH IV. The footage’s authenticity is debated, with some Missing-Link testers noting it doesn’t match the beta art, leading to theories it may be fan-made, AI-generated, or unrelated. No official Square Enix statement has been issued, and KH communities are curbing leaks while awaiting confirmation.
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.
In the latest Kingdom Hearts IV trailer, characters originate from Kingdom Hearts Union X Dark Road, a mobile spin-off that was delisted in 2024 and is no longer playable. The game's reliance on that backstory raises questions about accessibility, though cutscenes are available through fan uploads or remastered compilations, and KH IV’s release date is still TBA for PC, PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S.
Nintendo Direct June 2026 ran 50 minutes and leaned heavily on Switch 2 upgrades, ports, and third‑party releases, including Xenoblade Genesis and Switch 2 Editions of Xenoblade Chronicles 1–3, plus a teaser for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. The show unveiled a flood of titles across JRPGs, action games, and crossovers such as Dragon’s Dogma 2, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Lies of P Complete Edition, Final Fantasy Resonance, KH Collection and KH IV, Rayman Legends Retold, and more. Reactions were mixed, with praise for the breadth of third‑party support but criticism for the lack of major first‑party reveals; polls reflected a range of ratings and favorites.
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.
Nintendo Direct unveiled a broad slate for Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, led by The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s revival and KINGDOM HEARTS IV, with Xenoblade Genesis and a wave of updates and new entries (including Switch Sports Resort, DELTARUNE Chapter 5, Splatoon Raiders, Star Fox, and more), plus DLCs, free updates, and Treehouse deep-dives, with release windows spanning 2026–2027.
A new Kingdom Hearts IV gameplay trailer debuted in Nintendo Direct, showcasing Sora fighting Heartless in a realistic modern-day Tokyo (Shibuya). The game is set for a simultaneous launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC, with no release date announced yet.
Nintendo’s Summer Game Fest 2026 trailer reveals Kingdom Hearts IV, showing Sora, Donald, Goofy and new allies transported into a modern city with Unreal Engine visuals. The combat appears to echo KH4’s predecessors, while the look trades the series’ cartoony style for a more photo-realistic vibe. No release date was announced, though KH4 is confirmed for Switch 2 at launch, and footage teased Mickey-related ideas from earlier hints but not shown in this trailer.
Kingdom Hearts IV has been confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store) with a launch on all platforms, though no release date was announced. The new installment follows Sora through the city of Quadratum to visit various worlds, with new powers and characters, and a teaser trailer plus fresh screenshots have been released as more details are promised.
Tetsuya Nomura confirmed that development on Final Fantasy VII Remake Part Three and Kingdom Hearts IV is progressing smoothly, with release schedules already set, though specific details like platforms and release dates remain unannounced.