Square Enix Reveals Kingdom Hearts IV Trailer for Switch 2

During a Nintendo Direct presentation on June 9, 2026, Square Enix unveiled a new trailer for the long-awaited Kingdom Hearts IV and confirmed the game will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch. The company also announced that a comprehensive collection of the series' previous mainline games will be released natively for the Switch 2 this October, ending the reliance on cloud-based versions.

The new trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV offered a fresh look at the game's setting and combat. Protagonist Sora, appearing more mature, was shown battling enemies in the expansive, realistic city of Quadratum, a stark departure from the series' traditional stylized environments. The footage featured Sora engaging in dynamic combat, including a large-scale boss fight against a shadowy creature amidst skyscrapers, utilizing aerial maneuvers and what appeared to be returning mechanics like themed attacks. Familiar companions Donald and Goofy were confirmed to return, alongside other series characters such as Strelitzia and Luxord. The trailer included a monologue from a cloaked figure discussing a world where the concepts of light and darkness do not exist, hinting at the narrative...