Overview
- Square Enix and Disney confirmed at D23 on Aug. 15 that Kingdom Hearts IV will launch in late 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.
- An extended trailer revealed a Coco‑inspired Land of the Dead world, new footage of Quadratum and the game’s start of a new story line called the Lost Master Arc.
- For the first time in a mainline entry, King Mickey, Donald Duck and Goofy will be playable, with Mickey sections using 2D 'paper' and origami puzzle mechanics distinct from Sora’s gameplay.
- Disney announced an original Kingdom Hearts animated series for Disney+ and Disney Channel that Tetsuya Nomura is consulting on and for which new character designs have been created.
- Directors Tetsuya Nomura and Tai Yasue publicly promised the late‑2027 window is expected to hold, but Square Enix and Disney have not given a specific release date, anime timing or full cast and production details.