Kingdom Hearts 4 Devs Confirm Late 2027 Launch Window at D23 2026

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At D23 2026, Square Enix confirmed Kingdom Hearts 4 will not be delayed past its late 2027 launch window. Co-director Tai Yasue and series creator Tetsuya Nomura stated the schedule is a "100% thing." Nomura directly addressed online speculation about a potential pushback, saying, "I want to set the record straight: That is not happening." Yasue added that development is "very smooth," though no final release date was shared during the panel. The game is part of the franchise's 25th anniversary plans, with the team already looking ahead to the 30th anniversary. Disney and Pixar games director Nana Gadd also attended the panel.


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