April 10, 2024, commemorates two years since Square Enix unveiled the initial trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4. Updates on this highly-anticipated game have been notably scarce since then. Followers of the Kingdom Hearts series are accustomed to enduring lengthy waits for sequels. For instance, there was a considerable 14-year gap between Kingdom Hearts 2 and Kingdom Hearts 3.
Square Enix bridged the interim between Kingdom Hearts 2 and Kingdom Hearts 3 with various spin-off titles, yet many fans were eagerly anticipating a new main series installment. While the wait for Kingdom Hearts 4 is not expected to be as prolonged, some enthusiasts are growing increasingly frustrated due to the scarcity of information surrounding this upcoming action-RPG.
Two years ago, on April 10, 2022, Square Enix officially announced Kingdom Hearts 4 through a reveal trailer showcasing combat, a fresh setting, and more for the game. Kingdom Hearts 4 will introduce a novel Scrap and Build mechanic, with players navigating a version of Shibuya. Nevertheless, concrete details about the game are still sparse. Regrettably, that initial trailer remains the sole update fans have received over the past two years, rendering this day a particularly somber anniversary for the Kingdom Hearts franchise.
Insights on the 2nd Anniversary of Kingdom Hearts 4's Revelation
A few months back, an image related to Kingdom Hearts 4 was released to commemorate the launch of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, albeit the image itself was not new. Fans also encountered false hope when reports inaccurately claimed that series composer Yoko Shimomura was actively composing music for Kingdom Hearts 4. While Shimomura could indeed be working on the game presently, she has not confirmed this yet.
Following the release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, there's a possibility that Tetsuya Nomura will refocus on Kingdom Hearts 4. This might lead to more updates on the game in the near future, but fans are urged to temper their expectations. Square Enix could potentially prioritize the third installment of the Final Fantasy 7 remake or another project entirely, and fans should keep this in mind.
Aside from Kingdom Hearts 4, the Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link mobile game is also in the mix, although it has seen minimal updates since its initial announcement. Hopefully, followers of Kingdom Hearts will receive concrete updates on the franchise's new games soon.