Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link Axed, But Kingdom Hearts 4 Lives

Square Enix has officially cancelled the development of the mobile game Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, citing difficulties in delivering a satisfactory gaming experience to players over time. Despite this setback, the development of Kingdom Hearts 4 is confirmed and still in progress. Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link was intended to be a GPS-based action RPG featuring Disney characters, similar to Pokémon Go. The cancellation follows multiple closed beta tests, where Square Enix acknowledged and thanked players for their support. The company emphasized its commitment to the Kingdom Hearts series and asked fans to stay tuned for updates regarding the upcoming mainline installment.

Kingdom Hearts 4 is still in development despite the cancellation of Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link. Square Enix is actively working on the game, which is set to continue the series' storyline and is anticipated to offer a fresh take, as series director Tetsuya Nomura mentioned a story reset that leads toward an eventual conclusion.

The Kingdom Hearts series, a blend of action-RPG gameplay and beloved Disney characters, has a rich history since its debut in 2002. It has introduced several spin-offs and mobile games over the years, contributing to its extensive lore. However, fans have been awaiting Kingdom Hearts 4 since its announcement in 2022 during the franchise's 20th anniversary, making this next chapter highly anticipated as the series evolves and heads toward its narrative conclusion.