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Kingdom Hearts is finally coming to Fortnite "this week," Epic confirms, and it's seemingly not just Sora…
Epic Games has confirmed that a Kingdom Hearts collaboration is coming to Fortnite this week, featuring the protagonist Sora and potentially other characters like Riku, Kairi, and Roxas. The collaboration includes a Sora skin and a Keyblade pickaxe with a Fortnite llama keychain. This adds to the ongoing gaming-themed season, Override, which also has upcoming crossovers from Persona 5 and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
We played Kingdom Hearts Collection Collection 1-3 on Nintendo Switch 2, here are our thoughts
Square Enix is releasing native ports of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX and Kingdom Hearts 3 + ReMind for the Nintendo Switch, addressing previous cloud-only versions. Early impressions from Gamescom suggest the ports perform well, with improved visuals and responsive gameplay, offering a much-anticipated native experience for Nintendo fans.
Coco Opens Kingdom Hearts 4 To These Potential Disney Worlds
The article speculates on potential Disney worlds that could be featured in Kingdom Hearts 4, drawing thematic parallels between the game's focus on memory and the afterlife with films like Coco, Soul, Star Wars, and Black Panther. It suggests that these worlds could align with the game's narrative progression and Sora's current 'situation' between life and death.
Kingdom Hearts 4 Features Coco Since It Fits Sora’s Story The Best, Says Nomura
Kingdom Hearts 4 director Tetsuya Nomura explained that the inclusion of the world from Disney's Coco was chosen because its themes of the Land of the Dead best fit Sora's story progression. The game is slated for a late 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, with no planned delays. Co-director Tai Yasue also confirmed King Mickey will be a playable character with puzzle-based gameplay distinct from Sora's adventure.
The road to Kingdom Hearts 4 goes through Melody of Memory
Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory serves as a crucial story recap for players looking to catch up before Kingdom Hearts 4, which is slated for a late 2027 release. While the first half recaps the series' narrative from Kairi's perspective, the latter half reveals critical plot points about Sora's disappearance and the world of Quadratum, directly setting up the events of Kingdom Hearts 4. This rhythm game, exclusive to the Epic Games Store, is essential for understanding the upcoming sequel.
Kingdom Hearts 4’s Mickey Sections Offer “Puzzle-Based Game Design” That’s “Refreshing, Interesting”
Kingdom Hearts 4 will feature playable sections with King Mickey that focus on puzzle-based gameplay, distinct from Sora's adventure. Co-director Tai Yasue explained that Mickey can create and utilize origami copies of himself to solve environmental puzzles. The game is slated for a late 2027 release on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Kingdom Hearts creator Tetsuya Nomura teases his role in the new anime series, tells fans to "let your imagination run wild"
Tetsuya Nomura, creator of Kingdom Hearts, has confirmed that a new anime series is in production and that he is involved in creating new character designs for the project. While details remain scarce, Nomura has encouraged fans to use the released key art as a hint. Additionally, an extended trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 revealed that Donald, Goofy, and King Mickey will be playable characters for the first time, and an adult Riku will assist Sora.
Kingdom Hearts 4's Goofy and Donald are playable for the first time ever, and Mickey's Paper Mario-style sections are "very different from Sora's adventure"
Kingdom Hearts 4 will feature playable sections with Donald Duck and Goofy for the first time in the series, alongside unique puzzle-based gameplay for Mickey Mouse in a 2D paper world, reminiscent of Paper Mario. The game is slated for a late 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S.
8 Years Later: How Smash Ultimate’s Reveal Changed Everything for Nintendo Switch
Eight years ago, Nintendo announced Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch, a reveal that significantly boosted the console's trajectory. The game's success, selling over 30 million copies, solidified the Switch as Nintendo's main platform and revitalized the competitive Smash Bros. scene, becoming a global phenomenon.
