Kingdom Hearts 4 confirmed for late 2027 as Square Enix reveals Coco world, Disney+ anime series, and a firm no-delay promise

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Square Enix and Disney used D23 to deliver the biggest Kingdom Hearts update in years: a late 2027 launch window for Kingdom Hearts 4, the first confirmed Disney world, a greenlit anime series, and a personal appearance from series creator Tetsuya Nomura to shut down delay speculation before it could take hold.

The details:

Kingdom Hearts 4 is confirmed for late 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. It is the first concrete release window attached to the game since its initial announcement in 2022.
Pixar's Coco is the first confirmed Disney world in the sequel. Benjamin Bratt reprises his role as Ernesto de la Cruz.
A Kingdom Hearts anime series has been greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+, developed in partnership with Nomura and the team at Square Enix. No release date was given.
Addressing immediate fan scepticism about the 2027 window, Nomura appeared on stage at a D23 panel and said: "I just wanted to set the record straight. That is not happening." Co-director Tai Yasue added: "I can confidently say and promise that it will launch in 2027. Schedule-wise, the development is very smooth. It's not like an 80%, 90% thing. It's a 100% thing."

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