Kingdom Hearts 4 Wishlist: The Disney Worlds We Need to See and the Ones to Leave Behind
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Polygon breaks down the Disney worlds that Kingdom Hearts 4 should explore next, alongside the tired locations that need to stay behind.
As Square Enix continues shaping the trajectory of Kingdom Hearts 4, the community is weighing in on which Disney universes deserve a spotlight and which ones should stay buried in the darkness. Recent trailers have already confirmed stops in the underworld with Hades and a papercraft storybook realm for Mickey, leaving plenty of real estate for fresh cinematic crossovers. Polygon recently outlined a compelling community wishlist, arguing that modern blockbusters like Moana and Encanto offer rich thematic ground and imaginative mechanics that fit the series much better than tired retreads.
Fans are eager to see modern hits get the signature Square Enix treatment, whether that means island-hopping mechanics for Moana or exploring the emotional architecture inside the Madrigal family home from Encanto. Even franchises like Frozen 2 and Zootopia present smart opportunities to iterate on past missteps or introduce fun transformations for Sora, Donald, and Goofy. Meanwhile, that blink-and-you-miss-it tease of an AT-ST foot in the announcement trailer continues to fuel endless speculation about an eventual trip to the Star Wars universe.
On the flip side, veteran players are more than ready to say goodbye to over-explored locations like Agrabah, Atlantica, and the Grid from Tron. These worlds have already worn out their welcome across multiple entries, offering diminishing returns for exploration and combat. By leaving repetitive past settings behind and letting newer properties inherit mechanics like ship navigation, Kingdom Hearts 4 has a genuine chance to refresh its formula for both longtime fans and a new generation of players.
Tags: Kingdom Hearts 4, Square Enix, Disney, RPG, Gaming News
Original article: Polygon