Kingdom Hearts 4 Locks In Late 2027 Release Window Alongside New Disney+ Anime Series
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Kingdom Hearts 4 has received a late 2027 release window and a new trailer featuring Coco, alongside an announced Disney+ anime series developed with Tetsuya Nomura.
Big announcements dropped at D23 for long-running franchise fans, bringing major updates on the future of Square Enix and Disney's massive crossover series. According to a report by IGN South Africa, Kingdom Hearts 4 is officially scheduled for a late 2027 release window, backed by a brand-new trailer that confirms Pixar's Coco is joining the lineup of explorable worlds in the upcoming sequel.
Alongside the gameplay reveal, Disney surprised the community by announcing a brand-new Kingdom Hearts anime series coming to Disney+. Developed in direct collaboration with franchise creator Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix, the episodic project will tell an original story designed to expand the overarching universe while leaning into the characters that have driven the billion-dollar franchise for decades. Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids and Family, emphasized that the creative team is working hand in hand with Nomura to ensure the adaptation stays true to what players love.
Square Enix also confirmed platform details for the sequel. Kingdom Hearts 4 will launch simultaneously across current-generation hardware, hitting PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, PC via both Steam and the Epic Games Store, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Protagonist Sora is set to journey through the mysterious city of Quadratum, introducing new realms and gameplay mechanics as the story progresses.
Community focus now turns to the upcoming D23 panels and livestreams featuring key creative leads and voice talent, including Haley Joel Osment and co-director Tai Yasue. For a complete breakdown of the initial announcements, check out the original report on IGN South Africa.
Tags: Kingdom Hearts 4, Square Enix, Disney, Anime, Gaming News
Original article: IGN South Africa