Kingdom Hearts 4

This will mark the fourth mainline Kingdom Hearts game, with Sora returning as the main protagonist. Even though we didn't get much in the way of a release date ...

Star Wars is a logical choice for a new world, though it remains to be seen whether it will feature in Kingdom Hearts 4. Finally, the only other tidbit in the trailer was the mention of ‘The Lost Master Arc.’ This suggests a brand new story, and a new era after the events of Kingdom Hearts 3. The trailer was running in Unreal Engine 4, but with the new version now out in the wild, it makes sense that we may see KH4 launch with improved lighting and textures. This setting featured in the secret ending of Kingdom Hearts 3, and in the Re:Mind DLC. In the trailer, which can be viewed below, we see Sora using a Keyblade, grappling towards a giant heartless, and whipping between cars that float in the air. To help you stay up to date with everything related to Kingdom Hearts 4, we’ve put together this everything we know guide.

As both a big fan of Disney and Kingdom Hearts, I have a better shot than most at guessing which Disney properties will inspire KH4.

Much of Kingdom Hearts IV is likely to have a more realistic vibe with all of its potential live action-inspired levels, but I bet we’ll get one world that goes full bonkers. We want to tell you how the news matters to you -- not just as a decision-maker at a game studio, but also as a fan of games. And I can’t imagine Disney would say no, given the success of Kingdom Hearts III and its willingness to throw Star Wars and Marvel at any multimedia project imaginable. Kingdom Hearts IV is almost certainly going to have a Marvel world. Plus, Square Enix created that whole ship sailing mechanic for Kingdom Hearts III’s Pirates of the Caribbean level. Kingdom Hearts II, for example, had Lion King stage that turned Sora into a little lion. And with a new Kingdom Hearts on the horizon, it’s time to speculate! Even during the buildup to Kingdom Hearts III, many wondered and hoped that Star Wars and Marvel would make appearances. Moana is also likely due for some Kingdom Hearts representation. After Kingdom Hearts III introduced Pixar levels for the first time, I’m sure we’ll see more worlds from that studio’s works in the sequels. Kingdom Hearts III already changed Sora’s look depending on which world he visited, including giving him a more realistic appearance in the Pirates of the Caribbean level. As both a big fan of Disney and Kingdom Hearts, I have a better shot than most at guessing which Disney properties will inspire this new entry’s worlds.

Square Enix recently released a special 20th anniversary trailer for upcoming Kingdom Hearts games. At the halfway mark, the video unveiled the news almost ...

Disney might own the rights to Star Wars and Marvel, but permission to potentially include one in a Kingdom Hearts game isn’t the same as permission to include the other. If the trailer does indeed include an AT-ST tease, then Square Enix has finally come to an agreement with Lucasfilm and Disney. Needless to say, this would be a big win for Kingdom Hearts and Star Wars fans who also play games. After all, Kingdom Hearts is a collaborative effort between Square Enix and Disney, and Disney has owned the keys to the Star Wars galaxy for a decade. At its core, Kingdom Hearts was always a glorified commercial for Disney properties, and including Disney-owned properties such as Star Wars and Marvel won’t change that. However, while Disney’s library of properties has grown significantly since Kingdom Hearts’ humble beginnings, the House of Mouse has yet to introduce its Marvel or Star Wars franchises to the series. The Kingdom Hearts franchise has entertained gamers for two decades by combining the disparate worlds of Final Fantasy and all of the characters Disney has to offer.

Kingdom Hearts 4's trailer may have revealed too much about Quadratum real estate, and offered clues about the real-world apartment building where Sora ...

Of course, residents of the building may not appreciate just how closely Square Enix and the Kingdom Hearts team have recreated where they live. Audrey and her viewers dug up what appears to be the actual apartment used as a model for Sora’s new digs, and it costs just shy of $2,000 a month to rent — about $1 million if Sora wanted to buy. They also found the real-world luxury apartment building where Sora might be living in Tokyo, since the game’s “afterworld” Quadratum is effectively a recreation of the Japanese metropolis.

As part of the series' 20th anniversary celebrations, Square Enix just used a Sunday evening presentation in Japan to unveil two new Kingdom Hearts games, ...

Fans can also look forward to KINGDOM HEARTS Missing-Link, an all-new game for iOS and Android devices, which allows players to embark on adventures from the realm of Scala ad Caelum into the real world. Fans will be excited to see the return of Sora’s well-known companions Donald and Goofy, in addition to the first appearance of Strelitzia, a mysterious new character who appears before Sora in this strange new setting. Players will be able to engage in exhilarating battles against the Heartless and discover a new, original story.

Square Enix has announced Kingdom Heart IV at the game series' 20th-anniversary event in Japan. The game company also revealed a trailer for the new game, ...

Fans will be excited to see the return of Sora’s well-known companions Donald and Goofy, in addition to the first appearance of Strelitzia, a mysterious new character who appears before Sora in this strange new setting. Once the trailer opens, you’ll see Sora wake up inside of an apartment as what appears to be a giant heartless sets foot in the city. Kingdom Hearts IV is officially in the works.

Square Enix announced Kingdom Hearts 4 at the series 20th anniversary event. A new trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 shows Sora, Donald, and Goofy returning for ...

Square Enix also announced a separate game, Kingdom Hearts Missing Link, in development for Android and iOS devices. The next mainline Kingdom Hearts game, Kingdom Hearts 4, is now in development, Square Enix announced Sunday during a 20th anniversary livestream for the franchise. Kingdom Hearts Missing Link does not have a release date, but a closed beta test for the game is scheduled for 2022.

And this all-new trailer shows off what's in store. Vikki Blake avatar. News by Vikki Blake Contributor. Published on ...

Become a supporter of Eurogamer and you can view the site completely ad-free, as well as gaining exclusive access to articles, podcasts and conversations that will bring you closer to the team, the stories, and the games we all love. "Sora makes a triumphant return with an updated look at the beginning of an epic new storyline titled the 'Lost Master Arc'," Square Enix explains. Fans will be excited to see the return of Sora’s well-known companions, in addition to the first appearance of Strelitzia, a mysterious new character who appears before Sora in this strange new setting."

Kingdom Hearts IV and Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link games were revealed in a new trailer released for the 20th anniversary.

Kingdom Hearts IV is currently in development with Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link arriving on mobile devices in the future with a beta set to be available in August 2022. The last game released in the series was the mobile rhythm game Kingdom Heart Melody of Memory in 2020. The announcement was made at the Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary event in Tokyo, Japan, which was part of a trailer that gave a look at the future of the series.

Square Enix has officially revealed that Kingdom Hearts 4 is in development, and boy howdy does it look different from previous games. A seven minute long ...

A seven minute long trailer was released showing it off alongside a new mobile game called Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link, but we'll get to that in a minute. A giant probably-heartless then shows up, with Sora rushing in to save the day as usual, though now with a few new techniques. Square Enix has officially revealed that Kingdom Hearts 4 is in development, and boy howdy does it look different from previous games.

Holy smokes, what a thing to wake up to! Square Enix held its Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Event in Tokyo and during it they announced Kingdom Hearts 4.

Is it possible that Donald and Goofy are in search of Hades, god of the Underworld, because that is where they believe Sora is now? We got a brief look at the Master of Masters in the ending of Kingdom Hearts 3. She calls it Quadratum, and it’s actually a city we’ve seen before in the Kingdom Hearts franchise. It was actually featured in the secret ending of Kingdom Hearts 3 and again int he ReMind DLC. This is an ongoing theme in the Kingdom Hearts series so nothing too surprising. Square Enix held its Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Event in Tokyo and during it they announced Kingdom Hearts 4.

Square Enix revealed Kingdom Hearts 4 during the series' 20th Anniversary Event, with a trailer appearing by surprise at the end of four minutes of ...

Now, I'm not saying Kingdom Hearts 4 will definitely feature Spider-Man and Lando Calrissian teaming up with the cast of Final Fantasy 7 Remake to punch Hades in the face, but I'm saying it's a possibility. These are games that began as crossovers between the various worlds of Final Fantasy games and Disney movies, and with Kingdom Hearts 3 stretched into Disney's Pixar properties, including excursions into Toy Story and Monstropolis from Monsters Inc. A trip to the forest moon of Endor would certainly be strange, but strange is what Kingdom Hearts is all about. Square Enix revealed Kingdom Hearts 4 during the series' 20th Anniversary Event, with a trailer appearing by surprise at the end of four minutes of advertizing for an upcoming mobile game.

Square Enix has been celebrating the 20th anniversary of the beloved Kingdom Hearts franchise and as expected we were treated to a look at the next entry…

Fans were treated to a three minute hyperrealistic and visually stunning trailer featuring Sora. Platforms for Kingdom Hearts 4 haven’t been announced by Square Enix but it’s likely to be on PlayStation 5, PC and perhaps Xbox Series X Square Enix has been celebrating the 20th anniversary of the beloved Kingdom Hearts franchise and as expected we were treated to a look at the next entry, Kingdom Hearts 4. Fans were treated to a three minute hyperrealistic and visually stunning trailer featuring Sora. Platforms for Kingdom Hearts 4 haven’t been announced by Square Enix but it’s likely to be on PlayStation 5, PC and perhaps Xbox Series X

Square Enix has announced Kingdom Hearts 4 as part of the game's 20th anniversary celebrations, with a new mobile game too.

Although the lack of information on release dates and formats implies that Kingdom Hearts 4 is some way off yet. Also featured is a character called Strelitzia, who as far as anyone knew died in mobile game Kingdom Hearts Union χ. Usually that means a brief pre-rendered teaser that doesn’t reveal anything important, but this is a bit more substantial – and indirectly spoils the ending of Kingdom Hearts 3.

“The full game will be made with Unreal Engine 5, and the quality of lighting and detail will be several levels higher,” according to Famitsu. Kingdom Hearts 4 ...

However, the game’s development team is currently testing Unreal Engine 5 in parallel, it’s claimed. “We’d like to thank the fans for all of their support over the years, and we can’t wait for them to experience all that’s to come for Sora.” “The full game will be made with Unreal Engine 5, and the quality of lighting and detail will be several levels higher,” according to Famitsu.

A blink-and-you'll-miss-it tease in the newly-announced Kingdom Hearts 4 reveal trailer seems to hint at a Star Wars cr…

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Square Enix announced Kingdom Hearts 4 over the weekend, and some eagle-eyed fans think they've seen hints of a Star Wars crossover in the announcement ...

Fans will be excited to see the return of Sora's well-known companions Donald and Goofy, in addition to the first appearance of Strelitzia, a mysterious new character who appears before Sora in this strange new setting." Kingdom Hearts is a collision of everything Disney, over the years busting into worlds and characters from Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, A Nightmare Before Christmas, Monsters Inc, The Lion King, Pirates Of The Caribbean, Wreck-It Ralpha, Big Hero 6, and oh so many more. I am mildly distressed to see KH4 lean towards a 'realistic' art style in parts, though I would be curious to see a Kingdom Hearts Mickey Mouse that's just a wee mouse wrapped in leather, plaid, buckles, and zips.

The latest trailer for 'Kingdom Hearts 4' has some fans convinced that it will take players to the planet of Endor, from 'Star Wars'.

Beyond the trailer’s potential Star Wars teaser, there’s plenty more information that fans can glean from the video. Much of the trailer is set in Quadratum, a modern-looking city where Sora has been living for a week before being attacked by a towering Heartless enemy. Within that trailer, fans believe that they have spotted proof that the Star Wars universe will appear in the fourth game.

Kingdom Hearts 4 is being developed on Unreal Engine 5, and will see improved visuals when it's released.

Yasue pointed out that the final game will see better lighting and visual detail in particular. It seems this is only a taster of how the final game will look, as a Famitsu article (translated by IGN) points out. Kingdom Hearts 4's impressive gameplay introduction was made using Unreal Engine 4 – but the final game is being developed on Unreal Engine 5, and will see improved visuals when it's released.

Kingdom Hearts 4 may finally visit Disney's Star Wars franchise, thanks to a clue in the game's first trailer.

While much of the announcement trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 is set in the Tokyo-like Quadratum, there’s a brief dreamlike sequence set in a forest. We know that Sora will battle the Heartless in the Quadratum, and at least one semi-new character, Strelizia, will play a role. We know that a more grown-up Sora, along with Donald and Goofy, will be back for an all-new adventure that will launch a new story arc.

Sora is looking older in Kingdom Hearts 4. Square Enix. Kingdom Hearts 4 is in development, Square Enix revealed Sunday during a 20th anniversary livestream ...

"We're thrilled to celebrate the series' 20th anniversary with the announcement of two new Kingdom Hearts titles," series brand manager Ichiro Hazama said in a release. Also revealed was mobile spinoff game Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, which will be available for iOS and Android devices. S and PC.

Kingdom Hearts 4 was announced during a 20th anniversary stream for the series, along with two mobile games.

Along with some fancy movement techniques that let him run up walls and fling himself off poles, Sora will also seemingly have some kind of grappling hook in Kingdom Hearts 4. As should be expected of anything Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts 4‘s trailer is incredibly vague. The Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Showcase aired on April 10 and included announcements for three new games in the franchise.

(Pocket-lint) - As part of its 20th anniversary celebrations for the Kingdom Hearts franchise, Square Enix announced a fourth main chapter: Kingdom Hearts 4 ...

Kingdom Hearts 4 screens "Sora is an original Disney videogame hero like no other, beloved by our team, and fans across the world. There will also be the debut of new character, Strelitzia.

The announcement that Kingdom Hearts 4 is in production represents a chance for the Square Enix franchise, composed of 16 games across three decades and ...

Even Square Enix seemed to understand things have gotten Out Of Hand when it released a collection of Kingdom Hearts games titled The Story So Far. As time went on, spinoffs accrued like compounding late fees to the point that they got so intimidating that the library morphed from a font of joy to a source of shame. The result of all this twisty-turny, timey-wimey storytelling is a lack of coherence that manifests in the games. Multiple reviews of the game pointed to the game’s overwrought story as a contributing factor to its poor reception. The game needs a clean slate, and Kingdom Hearts 4 could be the jumping-on point me and other lapsed keyblade wielders desperately need. Kingdom Hearts 4 then represents a chance for me and my beloved franchise to reconcile.

The long running Disney and Square Enix project made a surprise announcement after two decades. Here's what we've seen from the trailer.

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The trailer for 'Kingdom Hearts 4' features a new look for protagonist Sora that some think looks out of place. But there's a perfectly good explanation.

Sora was bound to have a new look in Kingdom Hearts IV- seeing him evolve into an anime protagonist is just part of the game’s appeal. In Kingdom Hearts 3, the wizard Yen Sid gave him fancier clothes that can shift into different designs, allowing Sora to maintain some form of continuity throughout his adventure and essentially blend in to any world he might visit. On Twitter, some argued the semi-realistic style was a perfect fit for the franchise’s aesthetic, while other users expressed a mocking concern over how the look would mesh with the usual Kingdom Hearts aesthetic — can we expect a more realistic take on Donald and Goofy?