At the Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary event, Square Enix and Disney announced that the finale of Kingdom Hearts Union χ Dark Road will be released in August 2022 as a free update to the smartphone game that will conclude the story. A new title, Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link was announced for iOS and Android devices, which will feature players IN Scala ad Caelum, a world introduced in Kingdom Hearts III, adventuring into the real world and battle Heartless in a new original story. The team is planning a closed beta test in 2022. Additionally, the latest title in the numbered series, Kingdom Hearts IV was announced and is in early development. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amk-jeSIrlQ Kingdom Hearts Union χ Dark Road Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link

At the Kingdom Hearts 20th anniversary event, Square Enix and Disney announced Kingdom Hearts IV, the latest numbered title in the series, has begun early development. In the trailer below, several titles shown, including the finale chapter of Kingdom Hearts Union χ Dark Road, a new smartphone title named Kingdom Hearts Missing Link, and finally the debut of Kingdom Hearts IV. In it, we see Sora awaken in a world that seems little different than our own, and with an updated appearance that seems more photo-realistic than previous entries. He has found himself in the city of Quadratum, a place unlike any other in the series past. Here, he meets Strelitzia, a girl seen in Kingdom Hearts Union χ, and Donald and Goofy are seen looking for Sora after his disappearance. No platforms have been announced at this time. https://youtu.be/Amk-jeSIrlQ?t=244 THE LOST MASTER ARCDisembodied Voice: If this isn't the ending you desired-if it brings you despair-then leave this world for another. Your options are endless.The heart resides within the soul,which in turn is guided by fate to its rightful place.The choice is yours once more.Strelitzia: You've been asleep since you arrived in this world seven days ago. This is Quadratum. It's a world full of

Kicking off series 20th anniversary celebrations, Square Enix has revealed the release date for its upcoming cloud launch of Kingdom Hearts titles for Nintendo Switch. Available from February 10, the cloud version comes in the flavors of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind (DLC) and the all-in-one Kingdom Hearts series collection for Cloud. Those who purchase Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind standalone or through the all-in-one collection will snag the Advent Red Keyblade to use in the game as a bonus. Additionally, playable demos are now available - allowing players to test their connections before purchasing the game. Square Enix has provided a trailer announcing the release date. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0CQp7npkeQ Further 20th anniversary events are planned for April 10th in Tokyo and include a mini concert, a chat and Q&A with the development team, and exhibition and much more. A video of the event will be released online at a later date.

Leading up to the series 20th anniversary, Square Enix and Disney will be bringing 10 Kingdom Hearts titles to Nintendo Switch as three standalone cloud releases. Available separately or in an all-in-one package titled Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece for Cloud, the launch date for these games has yet to be announced. A full list of what will be available can be found here. On the mobile front, the entire story of Kingdom Hearts Union χ is available to view in the theater mode in the offline version of the app. The final chapter for Kingdom Hearts Dark Road will also be available this Winter. Additionally, Square Enix revealed the Kingdom Hearts series 20th's anniversary logo as well as announced a 20th anniversary event to be held with further details to come. The trailer recaps today's announcements and shows off new merchandise coming in 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tivlrT6TSHA

After three years running, Sora from Kingdom Hearts is slated to be the final downloadable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo announced today. He'll be available from October 18 as part of Challenger Pack 11, which also includes a new stage and selection of music tracks from the Kingdom Hearts series. Similar to his origins, Sora is best fighting in the air in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. He can jump high and his movements are light and soft. Although he can easily be launched by opponents, Sora can make use of powerful combo attacks that utilize his keyblade. Challenger Pack 11 can be purchased for $5.99 or part of the Ultimate Fighters Pass Vol. 2 for $29.99. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82Q2XTJ8jWk

The entire Kingdom Hearts series recently made its way to PC via the Epic Games Store, and today Square Enix issued an update that fixes several issues and critical bugs. Check out the patch notes below: Version 1.0.0.8: Fixed a bug where the application shuts down when using a video streaming application.Fixed a bug where the sound volume is reset to the default level when skipping events in KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX.Fixed a bug where the player lost control of their character after taking damage while performing specific actions, until being hit again, in Hollow Bastion in KINGDOM HEARTS II FINAL MIX.Fixed a bug where sound effect volume increases when hitting an enemy multiple times with magic attacks in KINGDOM HEARTS II FINAL MIX.Fixed a bug where the game shuts down when losing connection to the controller while playing Castle Circuit in KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX. Via: Square Enix Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory • No Commentary Playthrough https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVO3TjLyeIo&

Today, Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory was updated (on PlayStation 4 to Version 1.04) with a few minor fixes, and curiously, one cutscene in particular was updated as well. In cutscene #30 "Arrival", which can be unlocked by playing the story campaign, a short conversation can be heard over static: Vexen: "What's happening!?"Ienzo: "And just when things were going well."Ansem the Wise: "Something's wrong. Shut it down!"• Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory - #30: "Arrival" While it likely lends more context to the goings-on in the background, specifically the Radiant Garden group's efforts to delve into Kairi's memories, one can't help but think about what the future has in store for Kingdom Hearts. In a message concluding service for Kingdom Hearts χ Dark Road last month, series creator Tetsuya Nomura shared that "The KH series has entered a preparation phase for what's coming next. That includes the Union χ team, so once the story is over I will have them merge with the rest of the team." Whether that means these separate teams are combining for a specific new title is yet unknown. You can catch our playthrough of Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVO3TjLyeIo&list=PL0DOYNMCfGEk3DgoU4PhYZnQFpYKAqsjh&index=1&t=5908s Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory is now available on

Square Enix has announced that the Kingdom Hearts series in it's entirety, including the recently released Melody of Memory, is at last coming to PC via the Epic Game Store. Releasing on March 30th, 2021 players can embark on a journey across Disney-themed worlds and fight against the spooky Heartless in a heart-warming story surrounding the power of friendship and the struggle between light and darkness. The full list of games include the following titles: Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIXKingdom Hearts Final MixKingdom Hearts Re: Chain of MemoriesKingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (Remastered cinematics only)Kingdom Hearts II Final MixKingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final MixKingdom Hearts Re:coded (Remastered cinematics only) Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter PrologueKingdom Hearts Dream Drop DistanceKingdom Hearts 0.3 Birth by Sleep –A fragmentary passage–Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover (Movie) Kingdom Hearts III + ReMind DLCKingdom Hearts Melody of Memory The games are available right now for pre-order on the Epic Games Store, and players who purchase Kingdom Hearts III + ReMind DLC will receive an exclusive "Elemental Encoder" Keyblade to use in the game. Additionally, Producer Ichiro Hazama had a few words to share in regards to this announcement: “It is truly a great pleasure to bring so many Kingdom Hearts adventures to

Square Enix is no stranger to rhythm games. Over the years they’ve come out with the Theatrhythm series which carried on its back the likes of both Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. These unusual entries in their storied franchises were met with a chorus of resounding success and so fans began to wonder: would Kingdom Hearts or other games get the same treatment? Fast forward to the present and the answer is clear, though it’s arriving in a far expanded package. While the Theatrhythm games were created for the Nintendo 3DS’s mobile experience, Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory graces the current generation of home consoles on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and for the first time on Nintendo Switch. Despite this evolution, the game is absolutely a rhythm game to its core. But how does it all work? And how does it fit into the rest of the often complex and increasingly convoluted Kingdom Hearts series. Right from the jump, Melody of Memory opens with visual recap of the series along with a number of tutorials that help you ease into the game. Don’t be fooled: if you’re not used to rhythm games things can be deceptively difficult – the 3D presentation can be

A free demo for Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory went live today on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, giving players a sample of the newest entry in the franchise set to release on November 13th. The demo features six songs to try, as well as a couch co-op mode for two players. If you're on the Switch version, you can check out a local multiplayer mode where up to eight players can compete for the best score. Using the music of the series to create a rhythm game, Melody of Memory blends in staples of Kingdom Hearts gameplay. Much like Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and it's different versions, the type of song you pick will correspond to a different type of stage. Some will involve combat against Heartless enemies, while others be set over key event scenes from the series. What sets it apart is that characters can attack, jump, glide, and use abilities in real time, more closely resembling a Kingdom Hearts experience. These different functions are mapped to buttons in a layout Kingdom Hearts players will find familiar, but if you want a simpler experience, the game offers a "One Button Mode" that will allow you to focus more