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Apparent Steam Leak Reveals Persona 6 and Kingdom Hearts 4 Achievements, Unannounced Games
A significant leak from Steam has revealed achievements for several unannounced games, including Persona 6 and Kingdom Hearts 4. The leak suggests that information about upcoming titles has become publicly accessible through the platform.
Massive Steam leak has major spoilers for Persona 6, Fable, Tomb Raider and more
A massive leak of Steam achievements has revealed details for over 70 games, including unannounced titles like Persona 6, Fable, and Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis. The leak, which originated from Exophase, has caused significant concern for publishers like Atlus, Sega, and Square Enix, who are reportedly furious. Valve is facing backlash for the security breach, which has spoiled plot details for story-driven games.
Steam Leak: Every Game Impacted (Unreleased & Unannounced)
A Steam error has inadvertently revealed achievement details for numerous unreleased and unannounced games, including Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, and a remaster of Shrek 2. This leak has caused chaos for developers by exposing potential story spoilers and revealing titles that were not yet public.
Steam achievements for unreleased and unannounced games leak on aggregators such as Exophase and SteamDB
A bug in Valve's Steam maintenance process has inadvertently caused achievement data for unreleased and unannounced games to be leaked on sites like Exophase and SteamDB. This includes titles such as Fable, Persona 6, and Kingdom Hearts 4. Valve has been contacted for comment, and this incident follows a previous data breach at a Steam hardware shipping partner.
Steam may have leaked achievements for countless forthcoming PC games via a third party site, including Persona 6, Ace…
A third-party site that tracks game achievements appears to have leaked lists for numerous unannounced and upcoming PC games, including Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, and a potential Deus Ex Remastered. These leaks, which have not been verified by Valve or the respective publishers, contain potential spoilers and details about unannounced titles and content like new campaigns.
Mega Man: Dual Override Robot Masters leaked, including winner of design contest
A leak has revealed the full roster of Robot Masters for Mega Man: Dual Override, including the winner of Capcom's design contest, Cleanser Man. The game is slated for a 2027 release on Nintendo Switch. The leak also provided information on Kingdom Hearts 4.
Major Kingdom Hearts 4 leak surfaces, new worlds revealed
A significant leak has revealed details about upcoming worlds in Kingdom Hearts 4, including strong evidence of a Star Wars-themed world. Achievements for the game, which is slated for a 2027 release on Nintendo Switch, have appeared on Steam, detailing various in-game locations and objectives.
The Weirdest Worlds That Could Technically Be In Kingdom Hearts 4
Following the reveal of Kingdom Hearts 4's first trailer, this article speculates on the myriad of Disney-owned properties that could technically be included as worlds in the upcoming game. It explores bizarre yet plausible inclusions ranging from Avatar's Pandora and the USCSS Nostromo from Alien to Springfield from The Simpsons and Yautja Prime from Predator.
Disney almost had a Smash Bros.-style fighting game following the success of Kingdom Hearts
Disney considered a Super Smash Bros.-style fighting game, tentatively titled Disney's Action Figure Face Off, following the success of Kingdom Hearts. The concept, which would have featured characters from various Disney franchises, was developed by illustrator Ken Christiansen and published by Activision for the GameCube, but it never progressed beyond the prototype stage.
Square Enix reveals TGS 2026 lineup
Square Enix has revealed its lineup for the 2026 Tokyo Game Show, featuring titles from the Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Kingdom Hearts franchises. Playable demos will be available for Final Fantasy VII Revelation and Final Fantasy Resonance, with Dragon Quest VII Reimagined also playable. Kingdom Hearts IV will be present but not playable.
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct and Nintendo Direct Announced for September 8th and 9th
Nintendo has announced two upcoming Direct presentations: a 30-minute Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on September 8th and a 45-minute general Nintendo Direct on September 9th. The Zelda presentation is expected to reveal details about a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2, while the general Direct may feature titles like Metroid Ravenous, a new 3D Mario game, Pokémon Winds and Waves, and Xenoblade Genesis.
Square Enix Confirms Tokyo Game Show 2026 Lineup Includes Final Fantasy 7 Revelation
Square Enix has revealed its lineup for Tokyo Game Show 2026, featuring playable demos for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation and other titles. The event will also showcase Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. Other companies like Bandai Namco and Capcom have also announced their TGS 2026 plans, with the event set to be the largest iteration yet.
Kingdom Hearts almost led to Disney making its own version of Super Smash Bros, former dev says
A former Disney Interactive concept artist revealed that Disney explored creating a Super Smash Bros.-style fighting game featuring its characters, inspired by the success of Kingdom Hearts. The project, tentatively titled 'Disney's Action Figure Face Off,' never progressed past prototypes due to internal hesitations about character crossovers, though similar concepts like Disney Infinity and Disney Speedstorm were later released.
Evening Reading - September 1, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading from Shacknews covers various gaming news items, including Square Enix denying reports of going private, Bit Reactor furloughing Star Wars Zero Company developers, and a Street Fighter movie promo shoot controversy. It also highlights upcoming game releases and updates like Nopixel 5's beta, and mentions a review for Orbitals.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – August 30, 2026 – Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave overtakes Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Famitsu's latest most wanted games chart shows Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave has overtaken The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the second spot, likely due to recent Nintendo Direct announcements and upcoming launch hype. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse also debuted on the list at number 30.
Kingdom Hearts 4 Directors Say More Details Will be Released After “a Bit of a Gap”
Kingdom Hearts 4 directors Tetsuya Nomura and Tai Yasue stated that more details will be released after a gap, with the game still on track for a late 2027 release. Development is in its final stages, and the team is considering the best time to share new information. Square Enix is also planning something for the franchise's 25th anniversary next year.
Kingdom Hearts 4 script "almost twice as big" as KH3's, Tetsuya Nomura says: "There were more parts that I wanted to include, but I was already pushing it"
Tetsuya Nomura, director of the Kingdom Hearts series, stated that the script for Kingdom Hearts 4 is nearly twice as long as that of Kingdom Hearts 3, despite still having parts he wished to include. Voice recording for the Japanese cast is complete, with the English cast around 60-70% finished. Nomura also mentioned that the game will feature a selective number of Disney worlds to maintain a manageable scope.
Kingdom Hearts 4 "will be ready well before the release date," Tetsuya Nomura says, as the JRPG's development is going smoother than it has "in the history" of the series
Tetsuya Nomura and Tai Yasue, key figures for Kingdom Hearts 4, have expressed strong confidence in the game's development, stating it is proceeding smoother than any previous entry in the series and is expected to be ready well before its late 2027 release window. They assure fans that the game will not be delayed and development is on track.
An animator from Pixar praised Kingdom Hearts 4 saying “There’s no other game that’s this close to a movie”
An animator from Pixar has praised Kingdom Hearts 4, stating that no other game comes as close to a movie as this upcoming title. Tetsuya Nomura and Yasushi Yasue discussed the game with Famitsu following a panel at Disney D23.
Square Enix says Kingdom Hearts 4 has “the most detailed worlds we’ve ever created” but amount will be limited, script almost twice as long as KH3, more
Square Enix developers revealed that Kingdom Hearts 4 will feature the most detailed worlds ever created, though the total number will be limited. The game's script is nearly twice as long as Kingdom Hearts 3, and voice recording is progressing well. Development is reportedly going smoothly, with the game planned for a late 2027 release on Nintendo Switch 2.