Disney, Square Enix preview 'Kingdom Hearts 4' video game at fan convention
Anaheim, California - Disney and Square Enix unveiled Kingdom Hearts 4 at a fan convention, commemorating the franchise's 25th anniversary. The action role-playing game, set to release in 2027, merges characters and worlds from Square Enix's Final Fantasy series and Disney films. Sora, a teenage protagonist, is trapped in Quadratum, a Tokyo-like business hub, following events from the third game.
Kingdom Hearts 4 will debut on the four-minute trailer, showcasing a new world inspired by Pixar's Coco. The panel featured surprise guest Tetsuya Nomura, the franchise's creator, who aimed to include Disney titles that create strong gameplay synergies. The game features a new Paper Mickey Mouse world and a significant role for Maleficent, the villain from Sleeping Beauty.
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