Updated
Updated · Insider Gaming · Jun 10
Australian Retailers Hint Kingdom Hearts 4 Will Launch in 2027 as Square Enix Stays Silent
Updated
Updated · Insider Gaming · Jun 10

Australian Retailers Hint Kingdom Hearts 4 Will Launch in 2027 as Square Enix Stays Silent

3 articles · Updated · Insider Gaming · Jun 10

Summary

  • Australian retailer listings for the newly announced Kingdom Hearts Collection say players can finish the series before Kingdom Hearts IV releases in 2027, pointing to a possible launch window.
  • The wording appeared at the end of product descriptions spotted on X, but Square Enix has not officially announced any release date or window for Kingdom Hearts 4.
  • Nintendo's recent Direct delivered a new trailer and said the game will be available on Switch 2 at launch, making the 2027 mention the clearest timing clue yet.
  • 2027 would align with the franchise's 25th anniversary and could give Square Enix another major release year alongside Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.

Insights

Will Kingdom Hearts 4's 2027 release be overshadowed by Final Fantasy's next chapter?
Does shelving a mobile game for KH4 reveal a new 'quality-first' strategy at Square Enix?
Are rumored Marvel and Star Wars worlds a brilliant evolution for Kingdom Hearts or a step too far?