What’s Happening With Kingdom Hearts 4?

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Kingdom Hearts 4 was first revealed in 2022, three years after the release of Kingdom Hearts 3. Since then, Square Enix hasn’t shared many details about the game. While the mobile game *Missing Link* was cancelled, a few new screenshots for Kingdom Hearts 4 were released, which seemed to reassure fans that the project was still in development. However, updates have been scarce since then. So, what’s the current status of Kingdom Hearts 4, and what do we actually know about it?

With so much excitement around *Kingdom Hearts 4*, it’s hard to separate confirmed details from speculation. While Square Enix hasn’t revealed a lot, the game’s director, Tetsuya Nomura, recently stated that development is progressing as planned. Considering it took about six years to release *Kingdom Hearts 3* after its initial announcement, fans will likely have a while to wait for the next installment.

Confirmed Details About Kingdom Hearts 4 So Far

Since the game is still likely a few years off, it’s understandable that Square Enix hasn’t revealed much information yet. However, we’ve gotten a glimpse of what’s to come through past screenshots and statements. We’ve seen that Sora appears older and has a slightly updated look. Mickey’s return has also been confirmed – which most fans expected. And we’ve spotted Donald and Goofy, suggesting the classic trio will be back for at least a portion of *KH4*.

The game’s story will continue the series’ narrative, picking up after the events of *Kingdom Hearts 1-3* with a new story arc called “Lost Master.” It marks a new chapter in Sora’s journey, and he’ll have a more realistic appearance, at least initially, as the game begins in a hub world called Quadratum. This world appears to be a version of the real world, and its inhabitants believe Sora’s world is fictional – and vice versa. As with other *Kingdom Hearts* games, the plot is complex. The game’s creator, Nomura, has described it as “the beginning of the end,” hinting that Sora’s story may be nearing its conclusion, though it’s unclear if this is the final game or just the start of the final story arc.

While we haven’t seen much of the game in action yet, the announcement trailer for *Kingdom Hearts 4* gave us a glimpse of what’s coming. The Heartless are now appearing in the world of Quadratum, and Sora is back with his Keyblade to fight them. Combat seems to be evolving, with more emphasis on movement, parkour, and platforming. The game will introduce a new battle system called “Scrap and Build,” while also keeping the popular reaction commands that fans love.

As far as confirmed details go, that’s all we have right now. Development is progressing as planned, but we still don’t know when the game will be released. Square Enix has promised to share more information when they’re ready, so it’s unclear when we’ll see a new trailer or get further updates.

Major Rumors & Leaks for Kingdom Hearts 4

Besides the confirmed details, there’s a lot of speculation about the next *Kingdom Hearts* game. Many fans are hoping for a new trailer for *Kingdom Hearts 4* this year, largely because the second trailer for *Kingdom Hearts 3* was released around this time. If Square Enix follows a similar schedule, we might see a trailer in late 2025, possibly at The Game Awards, but nothing is confirmed yet.

Aside from the story details, another big rumor surrounding *Kingdom Hearts 4* involves the game’s worlds. In August 2025, someone claiming to be an insider at Square Enix shared a list of 21 worlds supposedly included in the game. That would be more worlds than any previous *Kingdom Hearts* title, which had a maximum of 15 in *Kingdom Hearts 2*. The list includes returning locations like Destiny Islands and Radiant Garden, as well as the already announced Quadratum. However, many of the worlds are new, hinting that Disney properties like *Moana* and *The Princess and the Frog* might be featured. Square Enix hasn’t confirmed or denied the rumor, and because the source is anonymous, it’s hard to know if this list is accurate or just wishful thinking from fans.

So far, the list of worlds is the largest potential leak for the game. Most other information about returning characters and stories is just fan guesses based on the game’s history. That means we still don’t know much for sure, even with the leaks. However, Square Enix recently confirmed that development is on track, which is good news for fans. Despite the lack of recent updates, it seems likely we’ll still get *Kingdom Hearts 4* in the next few years.

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2025-09-27 16:15