Summary
Over three years since it was first formally announced, Square Enix has revealed the first new look atKingdom Hearts 4with teaser screenshots of both gameplay and cutscenes.Kingdom Hearts 4is set to be the next major entry in the beloved Disney/Square Enix crossover RPG franchise, and while there has still been no confirmation of a release window, audiences have already begun celebrating the latest sneak peek at what lies in store with the next sequel in the beloved series.
Players have had little to go on in the way ofKingdom Hearts 4’s development, with formal updates being dropped sporadically and with minimal detail. To the surprise of fans, less than a day after Square Enix announced that the mobile gameKingdom Hearts Missing-Linkhas been canceled, the studio has brought good news in the form of a fresh preview ofKingdom Hearts 4.
In an address to players on social media, Square Enix shared that the studio is “currently working hard” on the development ofKingdom Hearts 4, with the team dedicated to making the game an experience that will live up to fan expectations.Kingdom Hearts 4first began development in 2020 and was formally announced in April 2022. While an initial trailer gave players a first look at thenew setting ofKingdom Hearts 4, there have been sparse updates since that first big reveal. Now, after years of waiting, players have been rewarded with multiple screenshots that show both gameplay and cutscenes. Fans can get another look at the series' main protagonist, Sora, along with screenshots of Strelitzia, multiple Heartless enemies, and even Disney’s iconic mascot.
Kingdom Hearts 4 Gameplay and Cutscene Screenshots
Taking a closer look at theKingdom Hearts 4Sora gameplay image, fans can spot the familiar HUD, though one major new element can be seen. At the bottom of the Command menu is a “Build” ability that has not been present in previousKingdom Heartsreleases. Othergames in theKingdom Heartsfranchisehave used this Command slot for Link, Drive, and Summon abilities, and many have speculated that the “Build” action might be used exclusively for combat or a combo of fighting and traversal mechanics. Also curious is a smaller screenshot that appears to show Mickey Mouse balancing on top of a chandelier with the camera positioned behind him. WhetherKingdom Hearts 4will feature multiple playable characters remains unconfirmed, but this particular camera angle and lack of other on-screen characters alongside Mickey has quickly stirred up excitement among fans.
In spite of no release date or second trailer forKingdom Hearts 4, the new gameplay and cutscene screenshots have reignited optimism among fans. It may be some time yet before thefuture of theKingdom Heartsfranchiseis fully revealed, but the games' dedicated community has already found joy in new discussions about the latest small snippets ofKingdom Hearts 4.
