Square Enix debuts Kingdom Hearts 4 details, screenshots

Square Enix has made an official statement confirming Kingdom Hearts 4 is actively in development, following yesterday's indirect announcement that left room for speculation. The developer's latest social media post removes any doubt with new screenshots that tease exciting gameplay elements.

Kingdom Hearts 4 Development Confirmation

Amid the cancellation announcement of mobile RPG Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, Square Enix reassured fans about the franchise's future with this transparent update on KH4's progress.

"Our team remains fully committed to developing Kingdom Hearts 4 to deliver an experience worthy of your anticipation," reads an accompanying statement showcasing an exciting collection of screenshots. These images reveal key characters, cinematic moments, dynamic combat sequences, platforming sections, and a particularly massive enemy encounter.

Kingdom Hearts 4 Gameplay Preview (May 2025)

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"Your enthusiasm means the world to us," the statement continues. "We're just as excited to eventually share more details about Kingdom Hearts IV when development progresses further. Your patience and ongoing support are deeply appreciated."

This marks the first substantial update since January's mysterious KH4 teaser, following nearly two years of silence after the game's epic 2022 reveal trailer. Series director Tetsuya Nomura has previously hinted that KH4 will advance the saga toward its 22-year story conclusion, despite the franchise spanning 18 previous installments.

Regarding Missing-Link's cancellation, Square Enix expressed sincere regret to anticipating fans, explaining the difficult decision resulted from concerns about maintaining long-term service quality standards.