In a nutshell
- Mickey Mouse playable in Scala ad Caelum with origami powers; Maleficent teased for a major role.
- Quadratum revealed as the largest KH location ever, featuring dynamic traversal mechanics.
- Square Enix confirms 2027 release, aligning with the franchise’s 25th anniversary celebrations.
Square Enix has unveiled new details for Kingdom Hearts IV, confirming that the highly anticipated sequel will launch in 2027 to coincide with the series’ 25th anniversary.
First off, check out the newly revealed nearly 4-minute trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV, an extension of what was initially shown yesterday.
Kingdom Hearts IV Additional Details
One of the biggest reveals is that Mickey Mouse will be playable in Scala ad Caelum, wielding unique origami powers to aid in battle. Alongside this, Maleficent is set to play an important role in the unfolding narrative, signaling deeper involvement from Disney’s iconic villains.
Developers also highlighted Quadratum, describing it as one of the largest locations ever created in the franchise. The city will feature dynamic traversal actions, allowing players to explore vertically, interact with environments more freely, and experience a new level of immersion.
With Square Enix stating they are “100% certain” of the 2027 release, fans can expect anniversary tie‑ins, special events, and collections to celebrate the milestone.
Kingdom Hearts 4 co-director Tai Yasue says, “I can confidently say and promise that it will launch in 2027. Schedule-wise development is very smooth. It’s not like a 80% thing, 90%, its a 100% thing. So we will be there 100% for sure. So, I promise you that.”
Nomura also shared that “We announced the game will come late 2027. Online, some people were saying the release date may get pushed back. I want to set the record straight: That is not happening.”
You can view the full D23 for Kingdom Hearts IV panel, with Tetsuya Nomura as special guest, below:
