Kingdom Hearts 4 Locks In Late 2027 Release Window Alongside Major Anime Reveal
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Square Enix announced that Kingdom Hearts 4 will launch in late 2027 alongside the reveal of a new Pixar Coco world and an upcoming Disney Plus anime series.
The long wait for definitive Kingdom Hearts news is finally over. During Disney's D23 event, Square Enix pulled back the curtain on Kingdom Hearts 4 with a fresh gameplay trailer confirming a late 2027 launch window. As reported by Polygon, the latest look gave players a substantial update on what to expect when the sequel finally drops across current generation platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch successor.
The showcase centered heavily on a brand new world based on Pixar's Coco. The ninety second trailer introduced Sora in striking Día de Muertos face paint, teaming up with Miguel and Hector while wielding a customized Keyblade styled out of guitars, marigolds, bones, and sugar skulls. Beyond the vibrant festivities of the Coco world, the footage also checked in on the ultra realistic setting of Quadratum, featuring massive Heartless invasions, brief appearances by Mickey Mouse, and intriguing conversations between Goofy and Hades.
For a community that has spent years analyzing every sliver of teaser footage, a concrete late 2027 release target is a welcome milestone. But the announcements did not stop with the sequel. Disney and Square Enix also surprised fans by revealing that a Kingdom Hearts anime series is officially in development for Disney Plus and the Disney Channel.
Series creator Tetsuya Nomura and the core Square Enix team are attached to the project, which promises a brand new story expanding the sprawling lore of the franchise. While specific release details for the animated series remain under wraps, the dual announcements mark a massive win for a community that treats this universe as a primary social and entertainment home. You can read the original reporting over at Polygon.
Tags: Kingdom Hearts 4, Square Enix, Disney, Anime, Action RPG
Original article: Polygon