Square Enix has announced that applications for Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link prototype tests will start today in Japan and run through December 26th. Following the recruitment phase, the test period will commence from Janurary 13th to January 18th. These tests will be limited in scope to verify certain functions instead of a full-on beta test. The smartphone game is next in the series line-up, set to kick off beta testing in Summer 2023, and follows the sunset of Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ and Xehanort origin story Kingdom Hearts Dark Road. It was announced alongside Kingdom Hearts IV as part of the series 20th anniversary festivities. The game features what seems to be a customizable protagonist navigating through an AR-themed city, akin to Pokémon GO and engaging in action-based battles against enemies. The game also seems to heavily revolve around Scala ad Caelum, and returning character Brain can also be seen in the announcement trailer. Trailer Transcript An Unwritten EraEverything is ConnectedLight and darkness brought about the beginning, and hearts nurtured it.Life was passed down time and time again, until the land was filled with thriving people.This is a city of light and darkness, dreams and distortion, the remembered and the forgotten—Scala ad Caelum. Here the

As promised the final chapter of Kingdom Hearts Dark Road is now available with an update (Ver. 5.0.0) to the original app. This free update adds the final bit of story to the main scenario and covers Xehanort's story as he grows from a boy to adulthood and his eventual status as a master. To celebrate, Tetsuya Nomura has provided a new piece of artwork featuring Xehanort to go along with said finale, pictured to the left. New to Kingdom Hearts Dark Road? We've included a look at the first hour of gameplay below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqkaTN4KM_0

The conclusion to Kingdom Hearts Dark Road approaches with the release of the final chapter, set to release on August 26 as a free update to the Kingdom Hearts Union χ Dark Road app. This additional bit of story to the main scenario will focus on Xehanort's tale, beginning when he was a boy becoming a young man and then eventually to when he becomes a master. Kingdom Hearts Dark Road was originally released for iOS, Android, and Amazon-powered devices. Available from the updated title screen of Kingdom Hearts Union χ app, Dark Road followed a young Xehanort along a path that will see him become the “Dark Seeker”. Despite previous conclusion of the service over a year ago, this new update sets out to make Dark Road playable once again. The current version of the app allows you to customize your avatar character, view story scenes through Theater Mode and play some mini-games. Square Enix also released a recap video for their recent Kingdom Hearts 20th anniversary event, which can be viewed below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5isiZBQdufw

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