Square Enix‘s most anticipated PS5 action RPG has been given an official release date window after years of rumors. Just before the weekend, Disney fan event D23 took place, during which the companies announced that Kingdom Hearts IV will launch in late 2027.
Square Enix RPG Kingdom Hearts 4 expected to get a PS5 disc release
Kingdom Hearts 4’s late 2027 launch window suggests that the game will get a disc launch, as physical production cut-off date is set for January 2028. However, Square Enix has yet to share launch details, so we’ll have to wait for an official confirmation on this.
In the meantime, here’s the extended D23 trailer:
Square Enix also revealed that Disney and Pixar’s Coco will appear in the game.
“Our hero Sora awakes in the unfamiliar world of Quadratum,” an official overview reads. “As he looks for a way to return from this modern metropolis to his own world, his friends Donald and Goofy head for the Underworld in hopes of finding a clue to his whereabouts.”
As for the combat, Square Enix says that Kingdom Hearts 4’s “dynamic, fast-paced battle system allows you to effortlessly combine attacks and magic, as well as build combos with a brand-new battle feature.”
Players can change Sora’s Keyblade for unique attacks, suited to the ongoing battle, their strategy, and play style.
We’ll update our readers when we have more information.
