Unfortunately, at the time of publishing, both store listings have seemingly been updated to remove any mention of a release window. It is also worth noting that they aren’t explicitly for Kingdom Hearts 4, but for Kingdom Hearts Collection (1-3), which was also officially announced earlier this week.

A new entry in the Kingdom Hearts franchise coming out just a year after it gets its first trailer would be quite surprising, since the series has a habit of either being announced too early, or facing several delays before its eventual release, as we saw with Kingdom Hearts 3 back in 2019. If Kingdom Hearts 4 does indeed launch in 2027, as one commenter on Reddit puts it, the year is “gonna be generational”, since it will be joining several other major 2027 releases, like Fable and Stranger Than Heaven, among many others.

While it didn’t reveal too many details, the latest trailer saw Sora taking on some massive monsters in Quadratum. It also included other notable characters, like stalwart party members Donald and Goofy, as well as some members of Organization XIII.

Keeping in line with series tradition, it looks like Kingdom Hearts 4 will bring back the fast-paced combat, with Sora having access to a large variety of moves to help him take down enemies. Similar to what we saw with Kingdom Hearts 2 and 3, he can equip different Keyblades to gain new abilities.

Alongside the new trailer, Square Enix also announced that Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 HD Remix, Kingdom Hearts 2.8 HD Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts 3 + ReMind collections are making their way to the Nintendo Switch 2. Along with each collection, a bundle featuring all three collections will also be available, giving newcomers to the franchise an easier way to experience the entire storyline.

Back in September 2025, creative director Tetsuya Nomura mentioned Kingdom Hearts 4, noting that it “is also progressing well and according to schedule” along with Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. It was announced all the way back in 2022, and fans have likely been quite worried about Square Enix’s silence since then.

The trailer didn’t reveal too many details about Kingdom Hearts 4, like how it will pick up the story after the events of Kingdom Hearts 3, for example. Rather, we get some vague hints of the machinations of Organization XIII, as well as some massive monsters attacking what appears to be the real world. We also get to see Sora taking this massive monster on with his iconic Keyblade, along with looks at some of the characters that will be showing up in the title.

The fast-paced gameplay of the Kingdom Hearts franchise will seemingly return in Kingdom Hearts 4, with Sora having access to a wide array of moves that help him take down his Heartless foes. More details about the title will likely be revealed in the coming months.

All of the Kingdom Hearts collections will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8th. A bundle with all three compilations will also be available on the same date. A free demo of Kingdom Hearts 3 will be available later today.

As for Kingdom Hearts 4, alongside the Nintendo Switch 2, the title is also coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

But first and foremost, PlayStation is taking the spotlight with a 60+ minute State of Play on June 2nd. After its incredible showing last February, can it deliver an even bigger show? Maybe, but what can we expect? Here are 15 potential announcements and reveals, starting with…

Control Resonant’s Release Date

Alright, Remedy. We get it. You have a bigger, more ambitious sequel to the excellent Control, complete with deeper combat mechanics, more exciting enemies, tougher boss battles, and art direction that’s completely unlike anything else out there. Since the gameplay reveal happened at the last State of Play, it seems all but a given that a release date should be announced at the next. The wait has been killing us, so it’s now or never.

The Faye Situation

Multiple noted insiders, from NateTheHate to Jason Schreier, reported on its existence, and even a Santa Monica Studio writer indicated that they were working on a “new franchise” in the same universe on their LinkedIn. At this point, how can the spin-off not be revealed? Based on what we know, Faye will take center stage, accompanied by Merlin, a talking sword (so there’s the Arthurian legend covered), and even running into Tyr. It was rumored to be revealed in May or June, and lo and behold, here we are. That means that a potential launch in the first half of 2027 may also happen. Fingers crossed

Kena: Scars of Kosmora Release Date

Another sequel to file into the “bigger and more ambitious” category, Scars of Kosmora marks the return of the intrepid spirit guide, except she’s tougher and possesses more combat prowess. Based on what we’ve seen thus far, some new gameplay, a peek at Kena’s abilities and maybe some more gorgeous sights from Kosmora feel appropriate to showcase. And what better way to top it off than with a release date? As with Control Resonant, the clock is ticking, and it wouldn’t be surprising if Ember Lab wants to fill that “nowhere near GTA 6” slot as well.

Silent Hill: Townfall Release Window

Konami had quite the presence at February’s State of Play. You could call it a one-off to fill some time, but the fact that Silent Hill: Townfall is launching this year, exclusively on PS5 and PC, is set in stone. For now. I’m predicting something different at State of Play – a release window, with a more definitive release date sometime later (maybe at Gamescom Opening Night Live). It all comes down to development progress, which we’re completely in the dark on. Maybe Konami gives this smaller team (backed by Annapurna but still) some more time and delays it, or it goes ahead, marking a third straight year of Silent Hill. Either way, a simple “Autumn” couldn’t hurt, right?

Marvel’s Wolverine Reveals More Characters

You already know that Insomniac is going to show more from Marvel’s Wolverine, and maybe even open up pre-orders afterwards. But besides diving into the nitty-gritty and goriness of combat, who’s to say that some unannounced characters can’t show up? Perhaps, say, other members of the X-Men with a close connection to Logan? If nothing else, it would make for a hype moment (and maybe even more encouragement to pre-order).

Intergalactic Resurfaces

Last December, Naughty Dog was allegedly targeting mid-2027 for the launch of Intergalactic. Things may very well have changed since, so will Sony take a chance and reveal more now, maybe even committing to a vague release window for next year? Or will its current offerings be enough, and instead, it saves the announcement for a later occasion, giving the team more time to figure out where it’s at? Whatever the case, the fact that there’s only one PlayStation Studios console exclusive left for this calendar year means it needs to get the hype rolling for 2027. With NateTheHate claiming other exclusives at State of Play besides Marvel’s Wolverine and Faye’s game, Intergalactic is looking likely.

More MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Reveals

As the days count down to its August launch, and Arc System Works is less coy about revealing more characters, you can’t tell me it won’t repeat that pattern at State of Play. After all, players have already gone hands-on with the latest build featuring the Fighting Avengers. Maybe this next reveal will accompany an open beta announcement for July to incorporate any remaining feedback. And if ever there was a time for some villains to take center stage, this would be it.

Uncharted Returns

Shaun Escayg, creative director on whatever unknown project Naughty Dog is working on, I’ve come to bargain. That “research photo” in a location that feels more than vaguely fitting for the Uncharted franchise can’t be a fluke, and neither can all those rumors over the years about…something, be it remaster or sequel. Is it finally time to make the big announcement? Will there be a better time later (don’t say The Game Awards)? It’s a strong “maybe” either way.

Break In/Fairgame$

No more content updates for Destiny 2, Marathon not exactly setting the market on fire (even though Season 2 looks good)…who’s to say that Sony won’t just rip the band-aid off and re-reveal Fairgame$? Based on a recent trademark called Break In, it could be renamed, assuming that isn’t just a marketing tagline, and we may see a different (but still vaguely similar) heisting experience. Regardless, you probably shouldn’t expect a shadow drop, seeing as rumored playtests haven’t been going great.

Until Dawn 2 Announcement

Another PlayStation title that’s been a long time coming, but, you know, in a more positive way. Rumored since 2022, after a job description about a “triple-A narrative-driven horror-adventure game” following Sony’s acquisition of Firesprite. Rumored again in 2024 by Xbox Era. And then what should appear at the end of the Until Dawn remake but two new scenes, potentially hinting at something in the future? If it’s indeed happening – and not canned because of that awful movie – then it’s high time for an announcement.

Marvel’s Venom Announcement

While Insomniac Games tinkers away on Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 – rumor or not, you know it’s eventually happening – we may get Marvel’s Venom before. Jason Schreier refuted reports that the project was canned following voice actor Tony Todd’s passing, but its current development state remains unknown. Maybe Insomniac is saving it for a rainy day next Fall, when Sony needs a big exclusive. Hey, if it works for Nintendo and their first-party titles, why not for PlayStation? In that sense, if a reveal happens, a release window remains a toss-up.

Media Molecule’s Next Game

It’s been three years now since Media Molecule wrapped up support on Dreams and confirmed a new project was in the works. More recently, a designer’s portfolio indicated that it features “open-world content.” Correlation doesn’t necessarily imply causation, though – neither of these two things means a State of Play reveal. But maybe the studio will confirm that it’s progressing smoothly, as a treat.

Resident Evil Requiem Story Expansion Reveal

A big announcement like the long-rumored Resident Evil – Code: Veronica Remake at Summer Game Fest, much like Resident Evil Requiem last year, sounds plausible enough. But the company could still unveil something Resident Evil-related before that. A trailer for the story expansion, perhaps confirming that Leon is the star, coupled with a tease of the allegedly included Ada Wong? It’s not impossible, especially with all the updates since Requiem’s launch, but gameplay and a release date may be a bit much.

Kingdom Hearts 4 Update

Speaking of which, it’s now over four years since the next mainline Kingdom Hearts was announced. At this point, we’re beginning to feel as stuck as Sora, desperately seeking something, anything new. With creative director Tetsuya Nomura claiming that the team is “working hard” towards the series’ 25th anniversary, which is next year, any news in 2026 may seem unlikely. But this is Kingdom Hearts and Nomura, so keep an open mind and expect the unexpected.

Untitled John Wick Game

After the surprise announcement of Saber Interactive’s untitled prequel to the blockbuster film series at the last State of Play…well, we want to see more. And since Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic – Remake, which Saber took over since splitting from Embracer, is looking unlikely, I’m thinking that maybe John Wick is back again. Here’s hoping he brings an official title for the game this time around.

What does it say? “We are working hard towards the 25th anniversary. Thank you for your support.” If you run the numbers again, you’ll realize that he’s referring to 2027 and almost certainly talking about Kingdom Hearts 4. What about this year? Your guess is as good as ours.

While this doesn’t necessarily mean no new details about the sequel in 2026, some fans aren’t taking it so well. In fact, some have pointed out the lack of communication over recent years. As noted by @ImanIman77502, “Telling me you’re working hard towards the 25th anniversary means we ain’t getting anything until the 25th anniversary. Which would be 5 YEARS after you initially announced it.”

@Uxian_’s post seems to share the same sentiment, posting a GIF of Mickey Mouse slicing an ultra-thin piece of bread. @YUNGJEFF was much more explicit, sharing an image of an emoji begging, perhaps for more details. Whichever way you want to slice it, there definitely hasn’t been much information on the sequel, even after all these years.

But hey, Kingdom Hearts 3 followed the same pattern for the longest time, and it was eventually released. Perhaps we’ll see a proper blowout next year. If nothing else, Nomura said last September that development is “progressing well and according to schedule,” so it’s certainly not in limbo. As always, stay tuned for more updates.

As caught by social media user Genki_JPN, Nomura said that it’s “going very smoothly. The announcement timing has been decided and we will stick to that schedule, so please rest assured and wait.” As for Kingdom Hearts 4, Nomura noted that it “is also progressing well and according to schedule.” These statements were made because Square Enix was expected to have some news about Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 by now.

Kingdom Hearts 4 was originally announced back in 2022. Since then, however, aside from a few comments by Nomura here and there, things have largely been quiet. Back in January, Nomura celebrated the 15th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep by talking about some of the themes of the title, and how Kingdom Hearts 4 might carry over some of the same themes in its own story.

“The first time a crossroads appears in Kingdom Hearts is in [Chain of Memories], which is about losing something to gain something,” said Nomura. “And in fact, all subsequent appearances of crossroads have the same significance.” He then follows this up by talking about the Faustian bargain that takes place in Kingdom Hearts 3 between the Lost Masters also meeting up at crossroads. “But wait… when the Lost Masters gather at the crossroads in Kingdom Hearts 3, what is gained and what is lost? That’s a story for another time.”

Talking about a video Square Enix had released to celebrate Birth by Sleep, Nomura spoke about how the video also featured important characters from the Kingdom Hearts series near a crossroads. “In this video, three Keyblade wielders clad in armour wait for someone at a crossroads Meeting someone at a crossroads is actually a recurring motif in Kingdom Hearts. At the beginning of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories (CoM), Sora meets someone in a black coat and is invited to Castle Oblivion.”

Voice actor Zach Pokres revealed back in May that he had been working with Square Enix on an RPG over the last year. Among the projects noted by Pokres is Kingdom Hearts 4, which he noted that he got special permission from the publisher to mention.

“These are just projects all in the last YEAR,” posted Pokres, with one of the projects listed being Kingdom Hearts 4. “All high-quality projects/have taken over the industry. I’m in studio rosters that most people would DREAM of being in, all without an agent and just always pushing.”

As for the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, the third title in the series seemingly kicked off voice acting work back in April.

“These are just projects all in the last YEAR,” posted Pokres, with one of the projects listed being Kingdom Hearts 4. “All high-quality projects/have taken over the industry. I’m in studio rosters that most people would DREAM of being in, all without an agent and just always pushing.”

“Like anyone, I started off small. Doing grunt VA work and casting calls and I spent years before and after ‘fame’ to make a name for myself as not only a VA, but a person just putting themselves out there every step of the way.”

Pokres did mention that he got specific permission from Square Enix to include the mention of Kingdom Hearts 4 in his post, alongside other titles he has worked on including MiSide and Indigo Park. When it comes to Kingdom Hearts 4, however, it is currently unknown which character he will be voicing.

Voice work typically tends to be some of the last work that is done on a game in development terms, well after animations, programming, and other aspects have been taken care of. Typically, this is to reduce the number of times a voice actor would have to be called back into the studio because of changes in scripts. While we can’t quite be sure about what this means for the development progress of Kingdom Hearts 4, Pokres’ post might indicate that we are close to seeing Square Enix make an official announcement.

Back in January, franchise director Tetsuya Nomura had teased some of the themes we would see in Kingdom Hearts 4. In a post on X celebrating the 15th anniversary of the franchise, Nomura said that Kingdom Hearts 4 would include crossroads as one of the core themes of its story.

“In this video, three Keyblade wielders clad in armour wait for someone at a crossroads,” he posted, referring to a teaser for Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep that was included as a secret movie in Kingdom Hearts 2. “Meeting someone at a crossroads is actually a recurring motif in Kingdom Hearts.”

“The first time a crossroads appears in Kingdom Hearts is in [Chain of Memories], which is about losing something to gain something,” Nomura continued. “And in fact, all subsequent appearances of crossroads have the same significance.”

More recently, Square Enix had announced that it was cancelling the development of smartphone game Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link. The company said that this was done because “It would be difficult for us to offer a service that players would find satisfactory over a long period, leading us to the decision to cancel development.”

Kingdom Hearts 4 was announced all the way back in April 2022. The game doesn’t yet have a release date.

However, it eventually realized, “It would be difficult for us to offer a service that players would find satisfactory over a long period, leading us to the decision to cancel development.”

The development team is “hard at work” on the next installment in the series, Kingdom Hearts 4. Announced in April 2022 along with Missing-Link, the sequel is developed on Unreal Engine 5. Further information like platforms, a release window, and so on remain unconfirmed.

Though the cancellation of Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link may be surprising, Square Enix has a reputation for launching mobile titles and shutting down support soon after. These include Echoes of Mana, Bravely Default: Brilliant Lights, and Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldier.

As for the future of its business, Square Enix recently announced a three-year reboot plan focusing on a new R&D division for AI-focused development tools. It also reemphasized its multiplatform approach and will continue cancelling projects that aren’t progressing at the desired rate. Head here for more details.

“Apparently, the plan is to release my comment alongside the teaser trailer for BBS from the secret movie in Kingdom Hearts 2,” says Nomura. “So, taking my cue from that video, I’d like to give you an insight into the crossroads.”

According to Nomura, the concept of crossroads where people wait for someone else is a major part of the themes of Kingdom Hearts, with the concept appearing several times throughout the franchise. Notable examples include three Keyblade wielders waiting for someone at a crossroads in the celebration video, as well as Sora meeting a character dressed in a black coat and getting an invitation to Castle Oblivion in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories.

“In this video, three Keyblade wielders clad in armour wait for someone at a crossroads,” he says. “Meeting someone at a crossroads is actually a recurring motif in Kingdom Hearts.”

“At the beginning of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories (CoM), Sora meets someone in a black coat and is invited to Castle Oblivion.”

Nomura goes on to talk about various characters encountering protagonists at crossroads, and somehow being linked with each other by fate. The concept of crossroads even leads to the Keyblade War, and Kingdom Hearts 3 gets in on the action with the Lost Masters gathering at crossroads. Nomura cites a myth from American folklore of a young man making a deal with the devil to trade his soul for the ability to play the guitar at a crossroads.

“The first time a crossroads appears in Kingdom Hearts is in CoM, which is about losing something to gain something,” says Nomura. “And in fact, all subsequent appearances of crossroads have the same significance.”

Nomura then hints towards a similar Faustian bargain taking place in Kingdom Hearts 3 with the Lost Masters meeting up at crossroads.

“But wait… when the Lost Masters gather at the crossroads in KH3, what is gained and what is lost? That’s a story for another time,” Nomura concludes.

Despite continuing these themes of crossroads across several Kingdom Hearts games, and potentially even in Kingdom Hearts 4, Nomura has previously stated that the next title will serve as a reset button for the franchise. This is to help new players get into the games without being overwhelmed with more than two decades worth of backstory.

Since the original announcement of Kingdom Hearts 4 from all the way back in 2022, Square Enix has been quiet about the title. Rumours, on the other hand, have indicated that the game might be set for release later this year. Neither Nomura nor Square Enix have made any official announcement, however.

Among the few details we know about Kingdom Hearts 4 is the fact that it is being developed in Unreal Engine 5. Square Enix has mentioned that this will help the game be several levels higher than its predecessors when it comes to the quality of lighting and detail.

pic.twitter.com/KmxbWSPDBh

— KINGDOM HEARTS (@KINGDOMHEARTS) January 9, 2025

Speaking recently with Japanese outlet Young Jump, creative director and series mastermind Tetsuya Nomura explained that Kingdom Hearts 4 (as well as mobile title Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link) is being designed as a “reset” that will be easier for new players to get into.

“I do think of Missing Link and 4 as a reset,” Nomura said (via GamesRadar). “I wanted to end it with 3, or rather reset it, so I appointed new writers and even made a new logo to make it easier for new people to get into it.”

Nomura went on to say that the action RPG will still serve as a follow-up to Kingdom Hearts 3, but though existing fans will find the connective tissue, he says the hope is that more new players will be able to hop in this time.

“For those who know how Kingdom Hearts 3 ends, the reason why Sora ends up like that in the ending is because we wanted to reset the story in a way,” Nomura said (via @aitaikimochi on Twitter). “This should make it even easier for newcomers to join the story starting from Kingdom Hearts 4. Fans of the Kingdom Hearts series will also be able to feel like, ‘oh so it’s THIS’, but we’re making this game with the hopes that new players can enjoy it as well.”

Kingdom Hearts 4 was announced in 2022, though details on it have been scarce since then. Leaks have previously claimed that it is targeting a 2025 release.

That’s as per Felipe Lima, editor-in-chief at Brazilian outlet Universo Nintendo, who recently claimed on Twitter that new information on Kingdom Hearts 4 will be shared at Disney’s annual D23 expo later this year. Prominent leaker Midori says she believes the same, but has been unable to concretely verify that information thus far.

D23 is set for August 9-11 in Anaheim, so if this information is indeed accurate, it’ll only be a couple of months until Square Enix and Disney finally share new details on Kingdom Hearts 4. A leak earlier in the year claimed that the game was targeting a 2025 release, so perhaps we could hear more about that as well.

I believe that we’ll see KH4 news in D23 later this year

— ‘Necro’ Felipe #UnivNintendo (@necrolipe) June 4, 2024

I think so too.
But I don’t have confirmed information right now.

— みどり (@MbKKssTBhz5) June 4, 2024