Overview
- Screenshots first appeared on 4chan and a nearly five‑minute opening cinematic was reuploaded on X by user 'kijuler' on July 19–20, after which embeds and links spread across social platforms.
- The clip shows Keyblade‑wielding, astronaut‑like figures using jetpacks to battle a massive Heartless and then a sequence that appears to reveal Quadratum and imagery tied to Scala ad Caelum.
- Community reaction is split because the footage is high quality yet some closed‑beta participants say the aesthetic does not match test builds and others warn it could be datamined material or AI‑generated.
- Moderators in fan hubs have been removing and banning Missing‑Link leaks, while players claim some assets were datamined in 2025 and privately circulated among creators, prompting accusations of 'gatekeeping.'
- Square Enix has not confirmed the video's authenticity, and if genuine the footage may offer narrative clues that could inform how the company handles Missing‑Link content in future Kingdom Hearts IV coverage or releases.