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Kingdom Hearts 4 Team is Working Towards Series’ 25th Anniversary, Fans Panic Over No News in 2026
Kingdom Hearts game director Tetsuya Nomura stated that the team is working hard towards the series' 25th anniversary in 2027, implying that Kingdom Hearts 4 news might not arrive until then. This has caused some fans to express concern over the lack of communication regarding the sequel's development, though Nomura previously mentioned that progress is going well.
Tetsuya Nomura posts new art for Kingdom Hearts 24th anniversary
Tetsuya Nomura has shared new Kingdom Hearts artwork to commemorate the series' 24th anniversary. Nomura, working at Square Enix, also indicated that the team is actively preparing for the 25th anniversary next year and expressed gratitude for fan support.
Kingdom Hearts 24th Anniversary Artwork Revealed, Featuring Young Xehanort
Square Enix celebrated the 24th anniversary of the Kingdom Hearts franchise with new artwork by Tetsuya Nomura, featuring Young Xehanort. The artwork is similar to one released in 2022, and the team thanked fans for their support. The article also briefly mentions the status of Kingdom Hearts IV and the setting of Quadratum, noting that Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link has been canceled.
DISSIDIA DUELLUM FINAL FANTASY Preview – Familiar Heroes Reunite in Modern Tokyo!
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is a new 3v3 boss arena fighter from Square Enix that brings series icons to modern-day Tokyo. Players choose characters with distinct roles, such as Cloud Strife as a melee fighter or Terra Branford as a ranged attacker, and must accumulate Bravery by defeating smaller foes before challenging towering bosses in three-on-three battles. The game features a fully voiced Japanese story, an in-game social media app, and cel-shaded 3D graphics supervised by Tetsuya Nomura, and is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Tetsuya Nomura keeps being requested to “design a character like Sephiroth”
Tetsuya Nomura revealed in a recent interview that he is still frequently asked by developers to design characters similar to Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII, a character he created approximately 30 years ago. Nomura expressed his appreciation for Sephiroth's enduring popularity and approachability for both long-time and new fans, attributing this to the ongoing Final Fantasy VII Remake project and the character's iconic status.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Will Have New Gameplay Mechanics
Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 is progressing smoothly and is already in a playable state, according to director Naoki Hamaguchi. The game is expected to be revealed this year and will feature new gameplay mechanics and elements. Square Enix will continue using a customized version of Unreal Engine 4 for development.
Square-Enix forced a Final Fantasy XIV website offline, accusing it of ‘excessive harassment’
Square Enix has forced the closure of a Final Fantasy XIV fan news website, Netoge News, due to 'excessive harassment' of its staff. The website operator agreed to close the blog, issue an apology, and pay a settlement after receiving a demand from Square Enix. The exact nature of the harassment remains unconfirmed, with speculation pointing to doxxing or criticism of specific staff members like Tetsuya Nomura or Naoki Yoshida.
Final Fantasy VII REMAKE series director says the team listens to fan feedback and adjusts, but maintains their core creative vision
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, stated that while the development team listens to fan feedback and incorporates it into later installments, they prioritize maintaining their core creative vision. He highlighted that elements like mini-game design and difficulty are areas where feedback is actively considered, but the fundamental experience remains driven by the creative team's direction.
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Square Enix has announced a new brand of pet goods, featuring merchandise inspired by popular franchises such as Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, and Dragon Quest. The announcement includes a slime pet bed, with contributions from Tetsuya Nomura.