Kingdom Hearts IV Set for Late 2027 Launch

Square Enix and Disney announced at the D23 fan event that Kingdom Hearts IV will launch in late 2027, marking the first concrete release window for the highly anticipated action role-playing game. The announcement, made during a panel in Anaheim, California, on August 15, 2026, was accompanied by an extended four-minute trailer showcasing new gameplay and worlds.

The late 2027 window applies to all announced platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. While a specific date was not provided, the timeline suggests a physical disc release is possible, as the production cutoff for such media is typically set months in advance. Development is described as proceeding smoothly, with series director Tetsuya Nomura expressing confidence in the schedule. "I can confidently say and promise that it will launch in 2027," said director Tai Yasue, adding that development is "a 100 thing."

The new trailer provided the most substantial look at the game since its 2022 announcement. It confirmed that the world of Pixar's Coco will be a playable location, where protagonist Sora fights alongside characters Miguel and Hector. The footage...