Square Enix and Disney Lock In Late 2027 Release for ‘Kingdom Hearts IV’
Announced at the D23 2026 evenet, an extended four-minute trailer confirms the next mainline entry in the action-RPG saga across major modern platforms.
Summary
Square Enix revealed a 4-minute Square Enix revealed a 4-minute 'Kingdom Hearts IV' trailer, locking in a Late 2027 release date.
The preview debuts Pixar’s 'Coco; world, showcasing Sora’s guitar Keyblade transformations and rail-sliding combat.
Parallel storylines show King Mickey, Donald, and Goofy investigating Sora's disappearance in Quadratum.
Square Enix and Disney have officially unveiled an extended four-minute trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV during D23 2026 Event, locking in an official release window of late 2027 across major platforms.
Marking the next major chapter in the long-running action-RPG franchise, the new trailer introduces the “Lost Master Arc,” kicking off a brand-new storyline following the conclusion of the Dark Seeker Saga in Kingdom Hearts III. The footage offers a deep look into the realistic, modern-city hub of Quadratum, while showcasing a featured Disney world based on Pixar’s Coco. Sora is seen wielding a new guitar-shaped Keyblade, riding cable car rails across the Land of the Dead alongside Miguel, and executing fluid, high-speed combat against dark entities.
In addition to Sora’s high-octane gameplay, the preview highlights parallel plotlines featuring King Mickey investigating ancient lore within pop-up book landscapes, alongside Donald Duck and Goofy exploring the Underworld with Hades to locate Sora. The trailer closes on dramatic narrative reveals, teasing appearances by Strelitzia, Sigurd and Riku as they confront shadowy threats to both Quadratum and the surrounding worlds.
