{
  "id": 1163089,
  "title": "'I Want to Set the Record Straight: That Is Not Happening' — Kingdom Hearts 4 Devs Say KH4 '100%' Will Not Be Delayed Past Late 2027 Launch | D23 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/i-want-to-set-the-record-straight-that-is-not-happening-kingdom",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-16T00:48:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/i-want-to-set-the-record-straight-that-is-not-happening-kingdom-hearts-4-devs-say-kh4-100-will-not-be-delayed-past-late-2027-launch-d23-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During a panel at D23 2026, Kingdom Hearts 4 co-director Tai Yasue and series creator Tetsuya Nomura firmly stated that the game will not be delayed beyond its late 2027 release window. Despite online speculation about potential delays, the developers assured fans that the current schedule is firm. Nomura emphasized, \"One last thing I wanted to share: We announced the game will come late 2027, online some people were saying the release date may get pushed back. I want to set the record straight: That is not happening.\" The team behind Kingdom Hearts 4 expressed confidence in their progress, with Yasue noting that development is \"very smooth\" and \"100% thing,\" and that they are \"getting there for sure.\" The developers hinted at broader plans, including preparations for the 30th anniversary of the Kingdom Hearts franchise, as they work towards the late 2027 launch date.",
  "summary": "Kingdom Hearts 4 co-director Tai Yasue and series creator Tetsuya Nomura have assured fans that it is a \"100% thing\" the game will not be delayed past its late 2027 launch window.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kingdom Hearts 4 will not be delayed past late 2027 launch.",
    "Co-director Tai Yasue and series creator Tetsuya Nomura stated this during D23 2026 panel.",
    "Developers expressed confidence in smooth progress and 100% commitment to the late 2027 release."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Kingdom Hearts 4 developers' assurance of a late 2027 launch with no delays aims to quell fan concerns and speculation, signalling a confident development pace and steady progress towards the game's release.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}