Square Enix Unveils Kingdom Hearts 4, Promises Unforgettable Experience

Square Enix has reaffirmed their commitment to Kingdom Hearts 4 with a brand-new social media message that leaves no doubt about its development. The announcement, complete with captivating images, comes on the heels of yesterday's confirmation that despite the cancellation of the GPS-based action-RPG Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link for mobile, the team remains "hard at work" on Kingdom Hearts 4.

In their latest update, Square Enix expressed their dedication, stating, "We’re currently working hard on Kingdom Hearts 4 and will continue pouring ourselves into the game’s development. We’re dedicated to making this an experience that lives up to your expectations!" Accompanying this message was a collage of screenshots showcasing characters, cinematics, combat, platforming, and a formidable enemy, giving fans a tantalizing glimpse into what's to come.

You can explore these exciting images in the slideshow below:

Kingdom Hearts 4 Screenshots May 2025

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Expressing gratitude and excitement, Square Enix's second post added, "We’ve seen how excited you are, and we are truly grateful from the bottom of our hearts. We are equally excited and can’t wait to share more about Kingdom Hearts IV when the time is right. Until then, we appreciate your patience. Thank you for your continued support."

This update marks the first significant news about the highly anticipated sequel in months, following a tiny, cryptic tease for Kingdom Hearts 4 back in January. Despite being unveiled with a full cinematic trailer in September 2022, Square Enix had been relatively silent until this announcement.

Series director Tetsuya Nomura has hinted that after 22 years and 18 games, Kingdom Hearts 4 will shift the narrative towards its conclusion, adding to the anticipation surrounding its release.

As for the now-canceled Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, Square Enix extended their "heartfelt apologies to everyone who have been looking forward" to it, explaining that the project was discontinued because "it would be difficult [...] to offer a service that players would find satisfactory over a long period of time."