Square Enix and Disney announced the Kingdom Hearts 4 release window during D23 today, confirming the game will launch in late 2027. A new trailer for the highly anticipated title was also officially released during the event.
This announcement provides the first official timeline for the next installment in the long-running action role-playing game series. The game combines iconic Disney and Pixar characters with original content, and fans have awaited specific details since the game’s initial reveal in April 2022.
The game is slated for release on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. Further platform availability details were not immediately specified by the companies beyond this comprehensive list. Additionally, the D23 presentation showcased initial footage, giving players a glimpse into the game’s updated graphics and new world designs, including a world based on Pixar’s Coco.
Development for Kingdom Hearts 4 is being handled by Square Enix, the Japanese video game developer known for its critically acclaimed Final Fantasy series and previous Kingdom Hearts titles. Furthermore, the game continues the saga of protagonist Sora and his companions as they navigate various Disney and Pixar-inspired universes, battling the Heartless and other antagonists.
The D23 event, hosted by Disney, serves as a primary platform for major announcements across the company’s entertainment divisions, including film, television, and video games. This year’s event provided a significant update for the Kingdom Hearts franchise, which has cultivated a dedicated global fanbase since its debut in 2002.
The previous main installment, Kingdom Hearts III, was released in 2019, concluding the “Dark Seeker Saga.” Kingdom Hearts 4 is expected to kick off a new storyline, often referred to by fans as the “Lost Master Arc,” picking up after the events of Kingdom Hearts 3 and set primarily in Quadratum, a large, realistic hub city.
Meanwhile, more specific details regarding gameplay mechanics, additional worlds, and the full character roster are anticipated to be revealed closer to the game’s launch. The late 2027 release window positions the title as a major holiday season release for its target audience, aiming to capitalize on end-of-year consumer spending.
