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

At D23 2026, Kingdom Hearts 4 developers confirmed the game will not be delayed past its late 2027 launch window, calling this a "100% thing." Series creator Tetsuya Nomura directly addressed online speculation about a possible pushback. Co-director Tai Yasue stated development is "very smooth" and the team "will get there for sure." Nomura emphasized the schedule is firm, while Disney and Pixar games product development director Nana Gadd also backed the timeline during the panel. The developers did not provide a specific release date, only reaffirming the late 2027 window. Nomura noted the team is already planning ahead for the franchise's 30th anniversary, which follows the upcoming 25th anniversary celebrations.