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KINGDOM HEARTS 4 PREVIEW: MICKEY MOUSE MAY BE PLAYABLE

May 15, 2025 8:46 AM

Square Enix has unveiled new screenshots of Kingdom Hearts 4, the highly anticipated sequel in the beloved action RPG series. This marks the first update in three years, offering fans a glimpse of Sora battling Heartless in the stunning city of Quadratum. Notably, the images hint at Mickey Mouse being a playable character, suggesting a more significant role than in previous installments. While the game's exact release date remains unconfirmed, the development team emphasizes their commitment to meeting fan expectations. Kingdom Hearts 4 aims to make an impact as it will potentially lead towards a conclusion of the series, as mentioned by series director Tetsuya Nomura.

nWhen is Kingdom Hearts 4 release date?

As of now, Square Enix has not announced an official release date for Kingdom Hearts 4, but fans are eagerly awaiting further updates from the development team.

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Kingdom Hearts is a unique franchise that blends Disney characters and settings with elements from Square Enix's Final Fantasy series. The previous entry, Kingdom Hearts 3, was released in January 2019 after a long wait, making Kingdom Hearts 4 one of the most anticipated games for fans following the adventures of Sora, Donald, and Goofy.



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Mr. Bison Mr. Bison commented on: 2025-05-15 09:00:15
Playable Mickey finally getting the spotlight he deserves About time the Mouse stepped up from being just a mysterious keyblade wielder in the shadows. Quadratum's visuals look next-level, but let's hope the gameplay keeps up so we're not just taking pretty screenshots of Sora's latest existential crisis.
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2025-05-15 08:54:11
Finally some KH4 crumbs after three years—Quadradum looks gorgeous, but I hope the wait for a release date isn’t another decade-long saga. Also, playable Mickey That’s the real Disney magic we’ve been waiting for Nomura teasing a potential series conclusion has me equal parts hyped and emotional—better start stockpiling tissues now for when this wild Keyblade ride ends.
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