Why Kingdom Hearts 4's Announcement Trailer Didn't Have A Release Date
The reveal trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 made a surprise appearance over the weekend, but it sadly did not provide a release date. While the announcement was an unexpected surprise that almost certainly delighted fans of the series, it does leave a significant question unanswered as to when the game will actually launch. However, there are likely a few good explanations as to why the trailer did not include a release date.
The Kingdom Hearts series is a collaboration between Square Enix and Disney. The first game proved to be a major success, and ultimately birthed a series of RPGs featuring various Disney characters and worlds. The main protagonist, Sora, has become one of Square's most iconic heroes, and Kingdom Hearts is one of its most famous IPs alongside Final Fantasy. The announcement of Kingdom Hearts 4 during the 20th anniversary of the series, no matter how much information was included, was bound to stir plenty of excitement.
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One potential reason for the lack of a release date can be seen in the trailer itself. Near the beginning, before Sora is even shown, a message declares that the trailer consists of development footage. It is likely that the developers are still experimenting with the game and finalizing the mechanics. While Kingdom Hearts' distinctive real-time RPG battles have stood for the entire series so far, this new entry is the start of a new chapter, and that means that the studio behind the game may be more willing to tinker with the status quo, including a potential Star Wars crossover in Kingdom Hearts 4 now that Disney owns the former franchise. If that is the case, then it will be interesting to see what may be in store next for the
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