Square Enix Confirms Kingdom Hearts 4 Is Still in Development

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Summary

  • Square Enix has confirmed that Kingdom Hearts 4 development is ongoing.
  • The studio has reassured fans that it is “hard at work” on Kingdom Hearts 4 and that the franchise will continue.
  • This reassurance comes in the wake of Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link’s cancellation.

Square Enix recently shared some news about the upcoming title in the popular action-RPG series, Kingdom Hearts 4. This highly anticipated sequel was initially announced back in April 2022. However, details and updates regarding its release have been scarce, leaving fans eagerly waiting to find out when they can finally get their hands on the game.

Although some aspects of the upcoming “Kingdom Hearts 4” have been disclosed, much about the game remains enveloped in secrecy. What fans do know is that “Kingdom Hearts 4” will include Shibuya and reprise the role of Sora as the central character, yet beyond these details, little else has been shared. We are unaware of when a further glimpse into “Kingdom Hearts 4” might be presented, but Square Enix has at least acknowledged its existence in recent times.

Nestled towards the end of their statement confirming the cancellation of the Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link mobile game, Square Enix gave fans a glimmer of hope, hinting that the Kingdom Hearts series will carry on. They revealed that they are actively engaged in the development of Kingdom Hearts 4 and urged fans to stay tuned for future announcements. Although this revelation may not generate a lot of initial excitement, it does provide solace knowing that work on Kingdom Hearts 4 is progressing steadily. The lack of information about the game has understandably sparked some concern among fans, but it appears their worries might be unfounded.

Square Enix is ‘Hard at Work’ on Kingdom Hearts 4

As a dedicated Kingdom Hearts fan, my anticipation for Kingdom Hearts 4 has grown even more intense following the cancellation of Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link. Though I might not have been overly excited about the mobile game spin-off in the first place, the link between it and Kingdom Hearts 4 had me hoping for some intriguing connections. Now that Missing-Link is off the table, I can’t help but feel a bit uneasy about what this means for the upcoming game. With both games initially planned to share character and story elements, it seems those ties have been severed, leaving me curious as to what direction Kingdom Hearts 4 will take now.

Some fans of the “Kingdom Hearts” series might view the cancellation of “Missing-Link” as a positive development. The “Kingdom Hearts” franchise has faced criticism for significant story developments appearing in spin-offs and handheld games instead of main console releases. With the cancellation of “Missing-Link”, it won’t be essential to play the mobile game to fully understand “Kingdom Hearts 4”.

It’s clear that work on Kingdom Hearts 4 began back in 2020, which means it’s been around for at least five years now. Assuming there haven’t been significant issues behind the scenes, we might expect a more detailed update about the game to surface sooner, rather than later. There’s speculation that Kingdom Hearts 4 could be showcased at Summer Game Fest in June, but fans should remember to temper their expectations.

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2025-05-14 21:53