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Modren · 04-10-2022, 01:00 PM

(Actual KH4 trailer begins at 4:07)

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Today, as part of the 20th anniversary celebration of the KINGDOM HEARTS franchise, SQUARE ENIX® and Disney announced that KINGDOM HEARTS IV, the newest installment in the beloved RPG series, is in early development, and also revealed a brand-new mobile game, KINGDOM HEARTS Missing-Link.

In the announcement trailer, Sora makes a triumphant return with an updated look at the beginning of an epic new storyline titled the “Lost Master Arc.” Beginning with Sora facing off in a boss battle against a giant enemy, players are introduced to the Quadratum, a large, expansive city set in a gorgeous, realistic world unlike anything ever seen before in the KINGDOM HEARTS series. Fans will be excited to see the return of Sora’s well-known companions Donald and Goofy, in addition to the first appearance of Strelitzia, a mysterious new character who appears before Sora in this strange new setting.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate the series’ 20th anniversary with the announcement of two new KINGDOM HEARTS titles,” said KINGDOM HEARTS series Brand Manager, Ichiro Hazama. “We’d like to thank the fans for all of their support over the years, and we can’t wait for them to experience all that’s to come for Sora.”

“Sora is an original Disney video game hero like no other, beloved by our team, and fans across the world. We’ve been honored to work with Tetsuya Nomura and his team for two decades to introduce these original stories of discovery, courage, and friendship,” said Nana Gadd, Director, Walt Disney Games. “This glimpse into Sora’s next adventure is just the beginning – we can’t wait to show more when the time is right.”

https://press.na.square-enix.com/SQU...EARTS-IV-90717

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NARMAK · 04-10-2022, 01:09 PM

I haven't had a chance to play KH3 yet but the switch to the ultra realistic type of graphics a la FF7 Remake is a bit jarring imo.

It seems like they intend to connect it as a direct sequel, so i just don't know how the switch to ultra realism came about.

Modren · 04-10-2022, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NARMAK

I haven't had a chance to play KH3 yet but the switch to the ultra realistic type of graphics a la FF7 Remake is a bit jarring imo.

It seems like they intend to connect it as a direct sequel, so i just don't know how the switch to ultra realism came about.

KH3/Re-Mind spoilers:

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Also, KH has crossed over with actual live-action Disney properties in the past, and it's also looked pretty realistic back then. Like, this is what the Pirates of the Caribbean world looked like in KH3:

Talal86 · 04-10-2022, 01:33 PM

the graphics looks pretty cool imo

but I've yet to play 3/RM, I keep hearing mixed feelings about it. maybe I'll check it out one day

Talal86 · 04-10-2022, 01:41 PM

Just watched the teaser, Nomura is kind of still reskinning the versus XIII trailers

Talal86 · 04-10-2022, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Talal86

Just watched the teaser, Nomura is kind of still reskinning the versus XIII trailers

Yup I knew it looked familiar

NARMAK · 04-10-2022, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Modren

KH3/Re-Mind spoilers:

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Also, KH has crossed over with actual live-action Disney properties in the past, and it's also looked pretty realistic back then. Like, this is what the Pirates of the Caribbean world looked like in KH3:

Thanks for sharing. I do need to play the game but i guess there's a precedent set if that's already been done.

darkness2918 · 04-10-2022, 07:06 PM

Looks great, can’t wait to check it out when it releases. I skipped KH3 because honestly I was burnt out on the series already having played/owned every previous entry, some like part 2 I played multiple times. This one looks like a breath of fresh air the series needed IMO.

flash.over · 04-10-2022, 01:44 PM

That looks far more intriguing than anything from the Xehanort Saga since BBS imo. And I love the art style; hated how action figure-y everyone looked in KH3 lol. Can't wait

Gamma_Winstead · 04-10-2022, 11:18 PM

Looks all CG, and fake. Like that doesn't look like gameplay it looks like target render footage. See ya in several years. FF16 was announced nearly two years ago and still probably won't release for another year. I can't imagine KH4 is breaking that trend.

flash.over · 04-11-2022, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gamma_Winstead

Looks all CG, and fake. Like that doesn't look like gameplay it looks like target render footage. See ya in several years. FF16 was announced nearly two years ago and still probably won't release for another year. I can't imagine KH4 is breaking that trend.

It’s already confirmed that the whole thing was real-time.

Gamma_Winstead · 04-11-2022, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by flash.over

It’s already confirmed that the whole thing was real-time.

Sure it was.

flash.over · 04-11-2022, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gamma_Winstead

Sure it was.

Confirmed at the event itself

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Everything you saw in the PV are rendered in real time in UE4. However, development is moving to UE5 so this footage is being discarded.
When the team sent Nomura the video of the forest, he thought, "Why are you sending me live-action footage?"

https://www.khinsider.com/news/KH-20...sterpost-18955

Derb · 04-12-2022, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Gamma_Winstead

Sure it was.

It’s scripted set pieces.

Very little “interaction” from the player & what is, is mostly “on-rails”

That said, graphics should be better on UE5.

The Apocalypse · 04-12-2022, 07:38 PM

As long as Nomura doesn't end up directing another major project at the same time, say Final Fantasy XV-2 (unlikely yeah, but who knows

) then getting fired halfway through, we should hope for some consistency.

tcripe · 04-11-2022, 11:28 PM

Releasing in 2030 probably lol

Weeb_Unleashed · 04-13-2022, 07:45 PM

Pretty sure there will be a lot of Star Wars and MCU in this due to the realistic approach.

Musashi · 04-14-2022, 03:47 PM

They need to stop making healing magic cost all remaining MP; hated that about 2, and facepalmed upon hearing that kept that nonsense for 3.

Dragon78 · 04-14-2022, 04:46 PM

I have yet to play the 3rd one and I was disappointed by the lack of different worlds especially considering what games systems are able to do now.

Kid Ryan · 05-15-2025, 03:54 AM

https://x.com/KINGDOMHEARTS/status/1922819231965696436

https://www.kh13.com/news/new-kingdo...released-r3863

I really truly hope we get a new Kingdom Hearts IV trailer at Summer Game Fest.

If not then, there's always Tokyo Game Show, The Game Awards, or Jump Festa.

Also the mobile spinoff game Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link has sadly been canceled.

04-10-2022, 01:09 PM	#2
NARMAK Blu-ray Prince Member since:Feb 2007 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:141 Trading Score:18	I haven't had a chance to play KH3 yet but the switch to the ultra realistic type of graphics a la FF7 Remake is a bit jarring imo. It seems like they intend to connect it as a direct sequel, so i just don't know how the switch to ultra realism came about.

04-10-2022, 01:33 PM	#4
Talal86 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:228 Blu-ray collection:375 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:74	the graphics looks pretty cool imo but I've yet to play 3/RM, I keep hearing mixed feelings about it. maybe I'll check it out one day

04-10-2022, 01:41 PM	#5
Talal86 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:228 Blu-ray collection:375 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:74	Just watched the teaser, Nomura is kind of still reskinning the versus XIII trailers

04-10-2022, 07:06 PM	#8
darkness2918 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2014 Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:2046 DVD collection:493 Trading Score:157	Looks great, can’t wait to check it out when it releases. I skipped KH3 because honestly I was burnt out on the series already having played/owned every previous entry, some like part 2 I played multiple times. This one looks like a breath of fresh air the series needed IMO.

04-10-2022, 01:44 PM	#9
flash.over Power Member Member since:May 2014 4K collection:43 Blu-ray collection:241 Blu-ray reviews:1	That looks far more intriguing than anything from the Xehanort Saga since BBS imo. And I love the art style; hated how action figure-y everyone looked in KH3 lol. Can't wait

04-10-2022, 11:18 PM	#10
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	Looks all CG, and fake. Like that doesn't look like gameplay it looks like target render footage. See ya in several years. FF16 was announced nearly two years ago and still probably won't release for another year. I can't imagine KH4 is breaking that trend.

04-12-2022, 07:38 PM	#15
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	As long as Nomura doesn't end up directing another major project at the same time, say Final Fantasy XV-2 (unlikely yeah, but who knows ) then getting fired halfway through, we should hope for some consistency.

04-11-2022, 11:28 PM	#16
tcripe Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2018 Location:Seattle	Releasing in 2030 probably lol

04-13-2022, 07:45 PM	#17
Weeb_Unleashed Member Member since:Sep 2021 Location:Sweden 4K collection:142 Blu-ray collection:180 DVD collection:77	Pretty sure there will be a lot of Star Wars and MCU in this due to the realistic approach.

04-14-2022, 03:47 PM	#18
Musashi Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Manchester, CT Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:337 Blu-ray reviews: 1	They need to stop making healing magic cost all remaining MP; hated that about 2, and facepalmed upon hearing that kept that nonsense for 3.

04-14-2022, 04:46 PM	#19
Dragon78 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2019	I have yet to play the 3rd one and I was disappointed by the lack of different worlds especially considering what games systems are able to do now.

05-15-2025, 03:54 AM	#20
Kid Ryan Special Member Member since:Apr 2019 Location:Sacramento, California (USA) 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:1256 DVD collection:119 Digital collection:3	https://x.com/KINGDOMHEARTS/status/1922819231965696436 https://www.kh13.com/news/new-kingdo...released-r3863 I really truly hope we get a new Kingdom Hearts IV trailer at Summer Game Fest. If not then, there's always Tokyo Game Show, The Game Awards, or Jump Festa. Also the mobile spinoff game Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link has sadly been canceled.

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