Kingdom Hearts 4 Boss Responds to Release Date Delay Concerns
Tetsuya Nomura said the game will not slip, and a late 2027 launch would cut the wait to eight years after Kingdom Hearts III.
- At the D23 event, Kingdom Hearts 4 co-director Tetsuya Nomura confirmed the upcoming title will launch in "late 2027."
- Historical data shows 14 years passed between Kingdom Hearts 2 and KH3; a 2027 release would mark an 8-year wait following the third mainline installment.
- Addressing online speculation, Nomura told fans at D23, "I want to set the record straight: That is not happening," while describing the 2027 launch as a "100-percent thing."
- Beyond the upcoming game, Square Enix also announced an animated series that appears to tackle the events of Kingdom Hearts Union and Dark Road.
- Co-Director Tai Yasue expressed confidence in Square Enix's project management regarding the 2027 calendar, despite juggling multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
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Kingdom Hearts 4 Boss Responds to Release Date Delay Concerns
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Don't Worry About Delays,Kingdom Hearts 4 Directors Say Late 2027 Release Date Is 'A 100-Percent Thing'
'I saw online that some people were saying the release date might still get pushed back. I want to set the record straight: That is not happening,' said Tetsuya Nomura
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