Reliable leaker says Kingdom Hearts 4 is targeting a 2026 release, and that the RPG looks "different now than it did when it was revealed"

Jun. 8, 2024



We may still have a very long wait ahead of us

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It’s been over two years since we saw the reveal trailer forKingdom Hearts 4, but unfortunately for anyone itching to dive into the next RPG inSquare Enix’s beloved series, it sounds like we might still have a long time to wait.

It goes without saying that Kingdom Hearts fans have been desperate for more news ever since its reveal, and no one can blame them. Yesterday’sSummer Game Feststream came and went without a trace of the RPG, although that wasn’t exactly a shock since hostGeoff Keighley warned fans ahead of time that they were “setting themselves up for failure"by hyping themselves up for a new trailer at the showcase. Maybe next time, right?

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