Kingdom Hearts 4 Development Progressing Smoothly Towards 2027 Release
Development on Kingdom Hearts 4 is reportedly going smoother than ever before. The team is aiming for a late 2027 release, with a script nearly twice as long as its predecessor. Director Naoki Hamaguchi also hopes for a physical edition of the highly anticipated JRPG.
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation boss Naoki Hamaguchi is also "pushing" Kingdom Hearts 4 forward, and it sounds like he wants the JRPG to have a physical edition too
Naoki Hamaguchi, director for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, is also actively pushing Kingdom Hearts 4 forward and hopes for a physical edition. He stated that both titles are massive and crucial for Square Enix's projected comeback in 2027. Hamaguchi also expressed a desire for Kingdom Hearts 4 to receive a physical release, aligning with his appreciation for physical media and fan interaction.
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.
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.
Starving Kingdom Hearts 4 hopefuls lap up tiny breadcrumbs from actor James Woods: "I can't comment, but I…
Actor James Woods, who voices Hades in the Kingdom Hearts series, has hinted at ongoing development for Kingdom Hearts 4 via a tweet, sparking speculation among fans about potential voice recording. While Square Enix has remained largely silent on the project since its 2022 announcement, director Tetsuya Nomura indicated a more substantial update might arrive next year. This follows a similar fan frenzy caused by a social media post from Sora's voice actor, Haley Joel Osment, in the past.
As the Series Turns 24, Fans Are Asked to Wait One More Year for a Kingdom Hearts 4 Update
Fans are anticipating an update on Kingdom Hearts 4, which was announced nearly four years ago, with director Tetsuya Nomura stating that the team is working towards the 25th anniversary. While development is steadily progressing, a significant update is not expected for about another year. The franchise recently celebrated its 24th anniversary with new artwork.
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.
