Summary
Well-known insider Midori recently shared some notable information regarding the upcoming Square Enix gameKingdom Hearts 4,including—among other things—a potential release window for the title. After its prolonged absence from several gaming showcases over the last couple of years, fans have patiently waited for an update on the next installment in the popular action RPG series. Though they may still have to wait a while longer for more official details aboutKingdom Hearts 4, this latest batch of leaks from Midori may at least give fans some clarity on when to expect the highly-anticipated title.
Despite it beingone of the biggest JRPG franchisesever, theKingdom Heartsseries has been rather dormant since the release of the third mainline entry in the series in 2019. Apart from some mobile titles and the 2020 rhythm-based spin-offKindgom Hearts: Melody of Memory, fans haven’t exactly been swimming inKingdom Heartsgames lately, like they were during the sixth and seventh console generations. In recent years, the most significant update that Square Enix provided about the franchise was the announcement ofKingdom Hearts 4in April 2022. Since then, however, both the game and the series as a whole have largely gone radio-silent, with no word from the developers on what’s next from the franchise. Fortunately, though, one insider may at least have an idea of what’s going on withKingdom Hearts 4.
According to a recent tweet she made, the Japanese gaming leaker Midori alleges thatKingdom Hearts 4is “currently planned” to release sometime in 2026. Additionally,she states thatKH4’s logo “looks different now than it did when it was [first] revealed,” but that it’s fortunately “not bad.” Midori then wraps her post up by claiming that “more information on the future of the series will be revealed at a later date,” though she fails to provide any specifics about when this will happen, whether it’s this year or the next. Judging by this information, though, it looks like thisupcoming Square Enix RPGis still a ways off from being released, so the “later date” Midori’s referring to might not be anytime soon.
Kingdom Hearts 4reportedly releasing in 2026 may be a bit disappointing for some fans of the franchise, as they’ll probably have to wait even longer to get more official info on the game. If there’s anything gamers can be assured about, though, it’s that they likely won’t have to worry about the title skipping their preferred platform, asSquare Enix revealed plans to aggressively pursue a multiplatform strategynot too long ago.
It Looks Like Kingdom Hearts 4 is Still Far Away from Being Released
Though there will surely be some disappointment thatKingdom Hearts 4may still be far away, fans can use the time before its release to get a refresher on the incredibly complicated lore of the beloved franchise, trying out the older games in the series that have just released on Steam.KHtitles coming to Valve’s storefront may not be very exciting news for some, but it’s still something to tide players over until the day Square Enix releases another trailer forKingdom Hearts 4.
Kingdom Hearts 4
Kingdom Hearts 4 is an action RPG developed by Square Enix and represents the fifteenth installment in the franchise. Players once again are put in the shoes of Sora who is suddenly trapped in a more realistic world called Quadratum, with companions like Donald and Goofy attempting to rescue him. Kingdom Hearts 4 is a direct sequel to Kingdom Hearts 3 and Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory.
