Square Enix Unveils Kingdom Hearts 4: Promises to Meet Fan Expectations

Square Enix has put any lingering doubts to rest with a clear and emphatic message on social media, confirming that Kingdom Hearts 4 is indeed in development. This announcement comes hot on the heels of yesterday's news about the cancellation of Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, a GPS-based action-RPG for mobile. Despite the setback with Missing-Link, Square Enix took the opportunity to reassure fans that the team remains "hard at work" on the much-anticipated Kingdom Hearts 4.

"We’re currently working hard on Kingdom Hearts 4 and will continue pouring ourselves into the game’s development. We’re dedicated to making this an experience that lives up to your expectations!" the developer stated in their first post, accompanied by a captivating collage of screenshots. These images not only introduce some of the characters players will encounter but also offer tantalizing glimpses of cinematics, combat, platforming, and an imposing large enemy.

You can explore these exciting visuals in the slideshow below:

Kingdom Hearts 4 Screenshots May 2025

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In a follow-up message, Square Enix expressed their gratitude for the fans' excitement and anticipation. "We’ve seen how excited you are, and we are truly grateful from the bottom of our hearts," they shared. "We are equally excited and can’t wait to share more about Kingdom Hearts IV when the time is right. Until then, we appreciate your patience. Thank you for your continued support."

This update marks the first significant news about the eagerly awaited sequel in months, following a tiny, cryptic tease for Kingdom Hearts 4 back in January. Despite being unveiled in September 2022 with a full cinematic trailer, Square Enix had been relatively quiet about the project—until now.

Kingdom Hearts series director Tetsuya Nomura has hinted that Kingdom Hearts 4 will, after 22 years and 18 games, finally shift the Kingdom Hearts narrative towards its conclusion. This development promises to be a pivotal moment in the long-running saga.

Regarding the now-canceled Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, Square Enix extended their "heartfelt apologies to everyone who have been looking forward" to it. The decision to cancel was made because "it was determined that it would be difficult [...] to offer a service that players would find satisfactory over a long period of time."